If you don't like snakes, my house would be the last place you would ever want to come. We have about 40 snakes.

When DH was away last year I accidently let 3 out. Luckily I found them pretty easily. DH use to have a large Diamond python that just lived in his room, mainly stayed under his pillow. He always kept his door closed and had a rubber slider thing at the bottom. He only put it away after for a feed and until it had done its business. Kept his mum out of his room

Sopdet, snakes are the best animals to have if you travel a lot. They don't require affection of a lot of attention. They can go a couple of weeks easy without food and aslong as they have enough water they are happy. Sounds like a good pet for you.