Carpet Python vs Ball Python

[u/Nirvanafan94]

My family is looking into getting our first snake. We had pretty much settled on the ball python, i have been doing research on enclosure setup, care, etc for the better part of a year (i always do a ton of research before making a commitment like a pet). However, today we went to a reptile store in a nearby city to see what all they had and they showed us a jungle carpet python. My wife, daughter, and I all fell in love with it. I was wondering if anyone who has had both can give me your opinions on each? We like how easy ball pythons are, but like how much more active and curious the carpet python is. Can you guys give me any reasons to NOT get a carpet python as our fist snake?

[u/Appropriate_Slice333]

Carpet pythons are just better. Not only that but there are a bunch of sub species and localities with their own unique pattern and color.

They can be a little hot. Some just don’t get tamed down. But most do