Hi and welcome! Ball pythons tend to be very placid and laid back snakes, as a rule. However, they are all individuals, and as such, each can behave differently.

Can you meet and interact with the snake before taking it on?

Please also be sure to read up on our caresheet so that you can have your enclosure set - up and running with temps stabilized before bringing him home!

http://www.ball-pythons.net/modules....warticle&id=59