I have a 3 year old ball python......she is very tame and has never bitten anyone.She is held by my 2 year old neice and loves her.I hold her everyday and she has never bitten me or even stapped at me or any of my family members. They dont eat much and have clen enviroments.My snake eats a small rat every 2 weeks.I spend about 10 dollars aq month to feed her.Snakes and dogs are my pets of choice.I am just an animal lover and will take in any kind of animal.Snake are mainly very tame animals so dont be scared.