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Is it normal to have single black scales on a yellow bellied pied python? He has a bout three total “pixels” that are black on his white body. Normal?

We recently added a new member of the family. He eats well, has a nicely sized enclosure and is handled gently. He’s 9 months old, 220 grams, male pied. My 4 year old daughter was the catalyst to bringing a snake home, she’s learning loves reptiles and wants to learn how to care for him. He’s a great snake, really chill, easily puts up with handling and touching. I’m curious if snakes behavior changes as they grow, he’s already gone through shed without getting too spooked. If we’re kind and gentle with him will his “personality” stay the same? He has no reflex to strike right now, as snakes age do they get aggressive or hit “maturity” and realize they can gain control through striking?