Our female balls range in temperment from ones that tolerate handling really well to one that doesn't care for it much (though is learning to relax more). She was bought as an adult female though with an unknown background so it's always best if you can purchase a nice youngster from a good breeder with full records, a good history of eating, etc.

They are shyer snakes in general but absolutely lovely to handle once they feel secure with you. They are a nice full bodied slower moving snake so for me anyways they are so relaxing after a busy day. Most are very docile in nature, inquisitive once they've settled in properly and a joy to keep really.

I too once thought balls were a bit of a boring snake. LOL! How wrong I was and now you couldn't buy my 5 females for all the gold in the world...I love them each for their individual temperments and their subtle beauty.

Best of luck with your first ball python purchase!


~~Jo~~