| I am going against the flow here I usually suggest a newbie gets a well established bigger python.
Snappy hatchys can grow into bitey big ones.
We often introduce first timers to Haggis our Olive he tips the scales at 8 kilo and is an absoulte moosh.
On the other hand I have a Macci that thinks its a scrubbie and I dont think a 4 it will ever change.
A big python that is a good handler is a real confidence booster too they are not flighty will eat easier to handle more durable, (incase of fright drops) . Recently I sold a quiet large water python to my mates son as a first snake. This water thinks he is a ***** cat you can do anything with him. The Lad is now planning his next purchases.
I still have problems handling hatchies as I am concerned I could hurt them by accident.
But thats just IMHO. | 
