Questions about what you personally enjoy about your animals / just general questions

[Cheesenugget]

I think what everyone said about ball pythons are correct. I personally would not recommend them for someone who never had a snake before, especially if you are a worry type of person. Their feeding strikes are a pain. However, it is doable, ball pythons-once it settled down and eats well-are a joy to have, either in a rack or glass tank. I have mine in a tub but I also met people keeping theirs successfully in glass tanks so it all depends on what you want, what does your bp need, and how much work you will out into it.

I would recommend king snakes and woma pythons. Many of said that they can be nippy as babies (rightfully so if everything wants you for dinner), but mine are calm and easy to handle. Great feeders, hardy and not too big.

Another option is to look into lizards. Blue tongue skinks are easy to feed, hardy, easy to handle and they are curious little buggers. I change Homer's decor around his tank every month and he will investigate if something new is added or something old has been moved. They will explore their terrarium, after they finish their long nap (They also like their sleep). I have a bearded dragon and leopard gecko too but BTS, in my opinion, even as a display pet, are more interesting to keep.

Regarding rack systems, I see both sides of the argument. I use individual tubs, and only for my bp and dumerils boa, because they do better in them. Otherwise, they are in glass tanks or pvc. I think racks are great for certain species who do better in them, and when they are used, I believe the keeper should add something in there for stimulation other than a water bowl and butcher paper.

I like keeping different kinds of snakes because each species are so unique and interesting in its own right. They are not dogs, cats or lizards. They are snakes, who survived so much and seems to do pretty darn well for a creature with no limbs. So hopefully that answered all your questions.