Probably not likely...but as a general rule I don't trust a snake near my face until I know them really, really well. My friend got bitten in the face by his 7 foot red tail and the next day he looked like he got punched in the eye. Obviously a baby ball wouldn't be able to do the same kind of damage, but still. If you don't feel secure with him near your face then just gently steer him away. He's most likely just checking things out but better safe than sorry.