Getting A Ball Python

[MissterDog]

I have to whole-heartedly disagree here. First of all, get the snake YOU want. It'll be YOUR snake after all. BPs are honestly not any harder to keep than corns. I've kept both. BPs can be frustrating with their food strikes, but if you understand the animals going in you'll understand it happens. That's what BPs do. They are well equipped to go months without food and have survived thousands of years doing so.
And as for glass, if you like glass go glass. I started keeping snakes in 1999-2000ish and have used glass the entire time I've been keeping snakes. I just recently bought my first PVC enclosure, but primarily so I can start stacking and consolidate my enclosures rather than have glass enclosures all over the house (plus this makes room for more snakes ). But glass works just fine. It might take a little more effort of the bat, and maybe a few modifications, but it works well. If you want glass, go glass.

Cheesenugget, I mean no disrespect, but I disagree. BPs are the most popular snake in the pet trade for a reason. They really aren't difficult to care for. And I've had years of success with using glass. It takes a little effort, but I'm happy to put in the effort for my pets.

^This. There have been plenty of new keepers starting with ball pythons as their first snake and being successful because they put the time and dedication to thoroughly research beforehand instead of rushing when they weren’t ready. Once you learn what is necessary for their care and understand what to expect, their husbandry is very straightforward. Just don’t cut corners and dive in without being prepared. Research, research, research!

Not to mention I always felt it was unfair to the snakes considered “beginner friendly” for new owners just to settle for them as a mere stepping stone in experience.