Benefits of ball pythons as pets are:

• They require very little maintenance as compared to caring for a dog or a cat.
• They eat only once per week.
• They only defecate approximately once per week.
• Cage cleanup is fairly easy.
• Ball pythons are generally considered safe, even around young children, though always supervise handling when snakes are out of their enclosures.
• Ball pythons can live up to 50 years when cared for in captivity, so be aware of this potential commitment.