In fact, they'll eat just about any creature you put in front of them, so house Kingsnakes in individual structures. Keep them in a 20-30 gallon structure at temperatures ranging from the 70s to the 80s. The adults can be quite large, but are also quite fun. There are many cheap ball pythons on the market that were caught wild or hatched from wild eggs. These ball pythons can be dangerous for the inexperienced snake owner.
Some experts recommend only buying ball pythons that are captive bred.
You want to see the ball python in action before you agree to buy it. Ask to see it eat. Make sure it's tame. Snakes for only the experienced handlers o Red-Tailed Boa Constrictors. These snakes have strict living requirements which need to be adhered to.