Hey welcome! You're in a great place to learn about keeping Ball pythons. Don't be afraid to ask questions, ppl around here are always willing to answer any questions you might have.

Hey if you wind up coming up to MA for school don't forget to check out New England Reptiles in Plaistow NH they're one of the biggest and most knowledgeable BP breeders in the world and they can answer any questions you might have plus you can check out some of their amazing animals!

Good luck