I currently own 13 ball pythons. I work solely with recessive stuff pieds and clowns. Everything I have I have been working into those 2 projects. I love handling all of mine. I would say they are very addictive. I just really limit myself on what I produce every year. I don't ever want the quality of care to my animals to ever decrease cause I have to many, and I stretched myself to thin. My max will be 20-25. No more than that. I want to make sure I have time for everyone. I have kept a green tree python,columbian rainbow boa, and a garter snake. They are all awesome in their own special ways, but my favorite has always been my ball pythons. My oldest girl is pushing almost 7 this year. Love watching them start as baby noodles, and grow into chunky monsters lol.