Ball pythons are such underrated pets. I've never had one but every time I find one at a reptile show I put it around my neck and chill for awhile. It's so fun and relaxing.
@Moakmeister Absolutely agree, they fall into the same trap a lot of exotics do - labeled a "beginner" exotic, and thus are treated as a stepping stone rather than a treasure in itself. If not for the crazy amounts of morphs you can get out of them, they'd still be considered the garbage animals of the snake hobby.
One thing to note; snakes usually don't feel too secure dangling from someone's neck as it lacks in support for the rest of their body, and can irritate or stress them. This isn't as much of an issue with smaller snakes as it is with larger constrictors, as they frequently tense and tighten around the neck of whomever is holding them. Even my 3yo male ball python exerts some incredible strength, and he's maybe a little 3-4ft in length.
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