RE: anybody have snakes ?
Ball pythons: I saw some at the pet store the other day. I saw kids handling one, so I asked the pet store clerk if I can have a turn also.
I was surprised how docile the snake was; it dint make any sudden movements like a striking fanged snake would nor did it coil and put its neck into the "S" position to attempt to strike. It was a very slow moving animal, and I must say it was very calming to hold it.
I have other reptiles as pets and I have had scaled reptiles too (lizards, geckos, etc.). The ball python felt no different, well its belly scales felt very smooth.