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If you are looking for a new pet for a kid, the last thing that possibly comes to mind is a snake, right?. Hear us out for a second, though: Ball Pythons can make great pets. There are several reasons why this species of snake that’s endemic to Africa is one of the most popular pet snakes in the world.