Nics are the same as far as care goes as any other bci. I have several nics. I can give you a little advice if you are switching from dealing with balls to Nics. A Nic pulled back ready to strike means they will strike at almost anything. If they don't want to be handled they will let you know very agressively. I do love my 3 nics my two females are very nice but my male. Well lets just say damien is an apropriate name for him. He is just one of those snakes that will bite the same hand that you are holding him in 4 feet off the ground just so you will drop him. My male is also wild caught. I just say with Nics you just need to learn the snake. I have my male out on loan while I am raising up my females. The breeder says he isn't very nice and has been tagged by him repeatedly. I would suggest a lenght quarintine you be very careful about sticking you hand in the cage. A set of heavy leather gloves may be a wise investment. That is if you prefer not to bleed.