This is why I hate that most of the time when a snake is in the media it is simply referred to as a "python". What type of python?? There's a huge difference (literally) between ball pythons, reticulated pythons, burmese pythons, rock pythons, carpet pythons, green tree pythons, etc. This is why so many people freak out when I mention that I have a ball python.
Also, it's never a good idea to operate any kind of vehicle with a snake wrapped around your neck.