FIRST snake, possibly a carpet?

[MoreliAddict]

Just judging from your first post, I think a Carpet Python would be much better snake for you than a Ball Python. I just get the impression that you'll become bored of a Ball Python, especially if it's your only snake.

Carpets are bigger, more active, and like to climb and display themselves if you give them a nice setup.

Ball Pythons spend the vast majority of their time hidden away, they're very sweet and tolerant snakes though.