Pick my next snake!!

[babyboa97]

So. I'm going to the daytona show next weekend and I am allowed one last snake. I currently have a ball python. Two boas and a monitor. So I was thinking since it's my last snake for a while that I should get my favorite snake in the world. A retic. But I've considered something smaller. So now I'm confused and don't know what to get. I was also thinking about an albino boa or a king rat snake. Anyhow, I'm going there with 250 dollars. Anyone have suggestions on what snake to get?? Thanks in advance

[slowhite03]

If you want a retic and feel comfortable with that commitment, then get a retic

[smy_749]

super dwarf retics are like 350 for pures. You can find something in the 250 range

[Starbuck]

who is 'allowing' you? If you live with your parents or will potentially be going to college, who will take care of your retic as you get settled (many colleges dont allow any pets, and most apartments may balk at the idea of such a large snake).

If you're well settled financially, and can afford to keep and feed this snake, as well as commit to housing that will allow your snake, then go for it. If you dont know your situation in the next 5 years, i would say try to wait on the retic.

in any case, best of luck, and congrats on your new snake (whatever it may be)!

[Mikoh4792]

Get a green tree python

[smy_749]

Upon reading it again, you didn't really mention what your looking to get out of it...

Snake you can handle?
Manageable size?
Display animal?
Breeding project?
What level of husbandry difficulty are you comfortable with/able to provide?

[babyboa97]

I've always love a large snake. I can manage a 10-15 foot snake with the help of my brother and my dad. I don't care if it is display or not. Not a breeder. Medium to harder care animal. Something that you do don't see everyday

[poison123]

A true red tail.

[Mikoh4792]

I've always love a large snake.

Scrub python
Olive python
Coastal carpet
Dwarf retic
Yellow Anaconda
Boa constrictor constrictor
Argentine Boa constrictor
Indigo/Cribo
Russian Rat snake
Grey rat snake
Black rat snake
Blackheaded Python

[poison123]

Keep in mind, hes going with $250

[Mikoh4792]

Keep in mind, hes going with $250

Most of the ones I listed fall under that category.

[babyboa97]

A true red tail.

Allready have one

[poison123]

Most of the ones I listed fall under that category.

Most yes. But the black head is WAY above his price range. Along with the olive pythons and I believe dwarf retics go for a bit.

[poison123]

Allready have one

Then get another one :p jk. I really don't know what kind of snakes you like.

[MrCaveman]

maybe woma or larger carpets like coastals or jags or bredli

[smy_749]

Get something from the morelia family or a woma maybe.

[marvelfreak]

I've always love a large snake. I can manage a 10-15 foot snake with the help of my brother and my dad. I don't care if it is display or not. Not a breeder. Medium to harder care animal. Something that you do don't see everyday
You want something big and impressive that can be a bit of a hand full at times. You want a Blood Python. The plus is even full grow you should be able to handle on your own. At three years old my male Black Blood is 5 feet and over 13 lbs. He as big around as my calf. Reds get bigger than Blacks, but Blacks tend to be more laid back.