Thanks Sherlock, I'll put up a bit more progress with more information as I go I've just been a bit consumed with work and making sure my husbandry is satisfactory to do much else at the moment.
I can say however I was also put off by the 'general consensus' but if there is one thing I've learnt, it's perhaps better to talk to breeders and owners personally, even if over the internet, than just trolling threads because at best, I usually just ended up with conflicting information. Not to say that is not useful, it's still helped to form my own opinions which is important. Even joining a reptile club if there is one locally available to you was worth every cent in my opinion. More than one person has asked me "Why on earth did you get a water python for your first snake" Yet only one of those actually owned any and they were legally obtained from the wild so actually had reason behind it.
Now, getting that out, I can also agree that they definitely have alot of character. Mine also seems to acknowledge different people, only really being comfortable with me so far which is something I'm hoping to get him out of. The fuscus seems very nocturnal also, yesterday being the first time I had him out for a roam around the grass in the sun during the afternoon and contrary to popular opinion, he waited untill AFTER he was back in and defecated all over the spanish moss (read: hardest thing to clean). He didn't really seem to appreciate the sunlight so much, just using it for a short term cheap heater then seeking shelter, I contribute this to him being so young (5-6months now) and me living in somewhat of a bird sanctuary.
Water Pythons and water - While far from necessary he does seem to really appreciate an abundance of it, provided it's warm. His last shed (which was his first with me) left a few small bits behind but was still a perfectly fine slough and I contribute this to not having a good warm water source for him to immerse in. Humidity is usually minimum 50% and seems fine.
I have never been able to find alot of keeping information relative to the water python and I still think it's only because of the bad rap they get. Mine has been awesome and while taken a few strikes has never bit me. A few times when I initially got him he left a few holes in the glove I was using to handle him when necessary. After we were both ready the glove came off and we've been fine ever since... so far.
I love the BHP's I had a good look at these when making my choice. To be honest the bit of 'underdog' presence of the water python sort of sold me. The few people on here that breed them do a great job and have nothing but praise for them