Black Headed Python
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I agree, they are great snakes...VERY pricey though. They sleep a lot, so some people don't like them because they are "lazy". As far as owning a large python, they are probably one of the best in the fact that they very rarely bite. They put on a fantastic display when bothered, but most of their aggression is just a bluff. Sometimes you get the closed mouth head butt strike, usually not much more.
They are a beautiful species of python. But isn't their diet mainly other reptiles? Will they except frozen prey in captivity? I'm sure they do if you can get snake scent on their food or something.
Like kenyansandboa mentioned pretty docile. Yes, they are specialised at hunting reptiles-other snakes and small monitor lizards etc. but they do learn to take mice/rats/rabbits in captivity, like a lot of snakes do, but may have to be started on small lizards, and then weaned on to mice as soon as possible. They are nocturnal (like many species) and a primarily terrestrial species and does hide a lot in the day. They are best kept seperately due to cannabilism. They are probably slightly harder to get breeding than other aussie snakes, and they are probably the most expensive.
I guess... anyone will tell you a different story. For a start everyone will try to tell you their favourite snake is the one to start with 
Personally i think there are a lot more "beginner" snakes than just corns and royals- but it is important for all, to get one in good health, and a good feeder from a reputable source. Personally I like all the Antaresia pythons. If you do your research beforehand, and can set up the animals requirements then you are half way there. There may be less hardy snakes, like boelen's, or snappier snakes like green tree pythons or the very large snakes, or snakes with very specialist requirements otherwise just have a look around and see what you like in your price range. I'm sure other members will tell you about their preferences of starter snakes...
Personally i think there are a lot more "beginner" snakes than just corns and royals- but it is important for all, to get one in good health, and a good feeder from a reputable source. Personally I like all the Antaresia pythons. If you do your research beforehand, and can set up the animals requirements then you are half way there. There may be less hardy snakes, like boelen's, or snappier snakes like green tree pythons or the very large snakes, or snakes with very specialist requirements otherwise just have a look around and see what you like in your price range. I'm sure other members will tell you about their preferences of starter snakes...
I think king snakes IMO. Much better feeders than corns if given hides and the right environment of course. Taming wise yeah their a little more defensive but once tame theyre great, not much less tame than corns