Totally fine! A ball python sounds great for you. Ball pythons don't require handling at all, if you didn't want to. Handling them is just for our amusement.And over-handling could actually lead to stress and other issues.
start here... follow this caresheet to a T, read it thoroughly, make sure you don't miss anything, and you'll do fine! The enclosure size is actually flexible for when the BP is older and you get the hang of managing their setup https://ball-pythons.net/forums/show...s%29-Caresheet
The stickies on this page also have a few setup guides, depending on what type of enclosure you choose to go with.
https://ball-pythons.net/forums/foru...2-BP-Husbandry
And don't go cheap on the thermostat!
This site for buying equipment when you're ready: http://www.reptilebasics.com/