I dont understand how they're the most regarded starter snake! There's so much easier species.
Because they have a reputation for docility, combined with a nice size & pretty patterns...it's also because they're plentiful & people have bunches of them for sale.
Definitely difficult for beginners...if only they did more homework before buying one.
Rudeness is the weak man's imitation of strength. Eric Hoffer(1902 - 1983)
“The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated.” ~ Gandhi