New, and have some questions

[Will0W783]

I would strongly suggest getting some books on giant pythons and reading them. I would also suggest spending some time with someone who has a giant python so you can get some hands-on experience and learn about them and how they move, behave, etc. You should never, ever, hold a snake longer than 8 feet without someone else in the room. It might seem over the top to you because you've never had hands-on experience with these snakes, but if you hold a 12'-15' snake, you will begin to understand the incredible power it has. A 6 foot snake, if in the right position with the right girth, could theoretically kill you if it got around your neck. An 8 foot snake as well. Anything larger, definitely. While most Burmese pythons are docile and easy-going snakes, all it takes is one time. In my honest opinion, and I am not trying to be mean or unfair, you do not have anywhere near the right frame of mind to own ANY snake, let alone a giant python. A snake will depend on you for everything- food, water, hiding places, clean bedding, heat and coolness, interaction. Snakes will also live 20-30 years in captivity. It is a big, serious responsibility. The fact that you said if you thought your future snake was getting too big you'd sell it is a big red flag. You need to understand the space and time requirements BEFORE you buy and make sure you are ready to take care of that animal for its entire life. Also, you seem to think wrestling and fighting with a snake is "cool". That is definitely NOT a good frame of mind, and you are asking for trouble thinking that way. Your goal should be to have only positive interactions with your snake.
This does not mean I don't think you should ever own a snake, just that I think you need to change your thinking and get some experience around people who own snakes before you even consider getting one. I also do not think a giant python should be your first snake. I am willing to talk to you and help you learn and give you advice, but only you can make yourself mature enough to be ready for a giant python. I've been keeping snakes for over 5 years, and other reptiles my entire life, and I do not consider myself ready for a giant python, because I understand what owning one entails and I prefer to stick with slightly smaller species. Do your research, get some experience, and go from there. Good luck.