How long is "always"?
I also get a little chuckle when those with Ball Pythons don't see an issue with it. Of course you don't. It's a Ball Python. Come move some of mine to feed in another enclosure. Please bring antiseptic.
Not that a Ball Python can't/won't bite. Mine is pretty intense at feeding time waiting on the air drop. I'm sure she would tag me if I wasn't careful.