Ball pythons can get used to being handled much faster and better than other snakes. They are not as defensive as other snakes and as long as you socialize them properly you should have little trouble with them. If you’re wondering what it means for a snake to be socialized and what the whole process consists of, here’s a good video from Blue Line Morphs.Of course, you should still learn the basics of tap training and snake hook handling to make sure that both you and your snake are as safe and calm as possible. Videos like this one from Dbcb Exotics are very good examples of what you need to know.
