trying to look on the bright side

[Kera]

Well since we had to put my girl down, my dad OS letting me get a new snake. My dad and sister and probably boyfriend are all gonna pitch in to get me a baby. So suggestions? I've asked about a lot of snakes but I can't pick one! Open to all suggestions.except for maybe sand boas. I don't like them much ~ thanks in advance

[Sharlynn93]

how big are you looking to go? my corns are all around easy to care for, great all year eaters...still a newbie myself to my rainbows, and BP...my garter snake is easy to care for also, but has been persnickity lately about eating...

[Kera]

I'd say biggest 8-9 feet. IM a small girl but they'd have quite a few years to get that big!

[Sharlynn93]

i'm 5'6, 125 lbs...and I don't think I would want to handle anything bigger than 6 feet by myself..I'm pretty strong but safety is always key...there are a lot more people on here that know more about many different kinds of snakes, but as far as "cost effectiveness" corns are wonderful snakes...great tempered, etc...the rainbows are higher maintenance and require a lot of "initial" setup costs, etc, but also great tempered...ball pythons are easy to care for also...those are just the ones I know about first hand, I'm sure others will have more suggestions :) keep us posted!

[Kera]

Thanks:) I live rainbows but my boyfriend has one and I just wanna get something different. I love watching her grow up!

[EL Ziggy]

I'd go with a colubrid also. Kingsnakes and MBK's are my favorite, corns and milks are beautiful too. I love the various honduran and black milk snakes. You can also go with a bull snake if you want something a little larger. I saw an albino paternless bull snake that was pretty stunning. The husbandry requirements for colubrids are pretty simple, they have really beautiful morphs and they're usually very good eaters. My only other choice would be a high yellow carpet python. Those are some amazing animals. Best wishes with your new snake and my condolences on your lost one.

[Kera]

I was thinking about maybe another carpet. My girl was awesome. I don't think I want a corn but I do like kings

[Sharlynn93]

carpets are awesome...hubby wants one in the future :) a carpet and a milk snake are the only other 2 that we don't have that we want in our collection..so far... ;)

[Mikoh4792]

If you do decide to go the carpet route shoot me a pm. I think I may have some you'd like.

[Hotchkiss]

I'm sorry to hear your girl died :(

I would choose a carpet though! I've always wanted one

[Hurrok]

So sorry to hear about your loss, RIP :(

May I suggest a Hognose? :)

[LoLzMachine]

I'd say biggest 8-9 feet. IM a small girl but they'd have quite a few years to get that big!

Irian Jaya Carpet python, i have two alittle under a year super easy to care for and i live in the far north

[Kera]

Hurrok, I do love the adorable faces of hoggies! But the more I think, I'm leaning more towards either another carpet or a Columbian BCI.

[Starbuck]

have you thought about honduran milks? they get pretty big, many color varieties….

I would also suggest you look into higher end pine/bull snakes, for something 'different', they have some great colors as well and lots of neat little behaviors :)

and of course you know carpets, they are always fun too :) If you've not kep many colubrids though you might find you really enjoy them, they are pretty different from the pythons!

[thinkbig317]

Bci!!!!! ;)

[drumcrush]

MBK all the way! Or a black milk! Or a hondo milk snake.....or a brooks kingsnake!

[Kera]

I actually have seen some of your guts pics of the Honduran mills and I think they're gorgeous! I'll look into them

[Kera]

MBK all the way! Or a black milk! Or a hondo milk snake.....or a brooks kingsnake!

I love Brooks kingsnakes. At pet world by me there is this adult Brooks and I feel so bad for it cuz its been in there for at least a year.

[drumcrush]

I love Brooks kingsnakes. At pet world by me there is this adult Brooks and I feel so bad for it cuz its been in there for at least a year.
It's waiting for you to buy it :D

[Kera]

It's waiting for you to buy it :D

Of course! That's why its still there;P

[Pareeeee]

May be too small for you but Rosy Boas are great snakes. They are usually very 'tame'. Mine is very curious and will actually follow me around when I take him outside. I find it adorable.

They come it lots of localities, and are cheap to look after too. :)

[Kera]

May be too small for you but Rosy Boas are great snakes. They are usually very 'tame'. Mine is very curious and will actually follow me around when I take him outside. I find it adorable.

They come it lots of localities, and are cheap to look after too. :)

Aww I didn't even think of a Rosy!

[Pareeeee]

Aww I didn't even think of a Rosy!

Nobody ever does. I think they need to be more popular!

They feel so different than other snakes too. Some feel rough, some feel like leather, and rosies feel so shiny and smooth, almost artificial!

[Kera]

Nobody ever does. I think they need to be more popular!

They feel so different than other snakes too. Some feel rough, some feel like leather, and rosies feel so shiny and smooth, almost artificial!

Awesome. :) I'll definitely look at them.

[drumcrush]

Of course! That's why its still there;P

Exactly! Lol :)

[Kid Boa]

BCI Columbians get to around the size you are looking for. Most are very tame, docile and don't mind being handled regularly.

Kahl Snow.

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Kahl Sunglow TH.

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[Kera]

I've always loved sunglow BCIs. and the snow is gorgeous as well. :)

[drumcrush]

Found a pic of a really large tri-color hondo on google. This one looks like a beast!

[Kera]

Found a pic of a really large tri-color hondo on google. This one looks like a beast!

Dang!! That's a huge milk.

[drumcrush]

Dang!! That's a huge milk.

My thought exactly!

[Kera]

My thought exactly!

Haha it's awesome.

[sharthun]

My new favorite is the Black Milk Snake! I highly recommend one! It's the most docile snake I have ever kept! Great eaters, males can grow over 6 feet! Cool color change as well. Bright as young ones then turn black in a couple years! Another advantage is they like it cool. I keep mine at room temp low 70's, so no heat source needed. :)

[shaunyboy]

I was thinking about maybe another carpet. My girl was awesome.

^^^^^
this

:D just gotta love Carpets :D

cheers shaun

[Detroitboa13]

Dumerils Boa. Hands down.

[Donnie]

My vote is for another carpet but that matters not it is down to you to decide. There are so many to choose from so just take your time deciding before you buy.




Carpet, carpet, carpet, carpet, carpet :)

[drumcrush]

You can't say no to this face :D

[Kera]

You can't say no to this face :D

Your MBK is the one that makes me adore them. He's so cute.

[Kera]

My vote is for another carpet but that matters not it is down to you to decide. There are so many to choose from so just take your time deciding before you buy.




Carpet, carpet, carpet, carpet, carpet :)

I've already talked to Mikoh about the ones he has, and I picked out the one I want. I just gotta see if my dad will help pay for him. I think I've made my decision. :)

[Mikoh4792]

I've already talked to Mikoh about the ones he has, and I picked out the one I want. I just gotta see if my dad will help pay for him. I think I've made my decision. :)

I think you're going to really like him. That picture I showed you does him no justice.

[Concept9]

i've already talked to mikoh about the ones he has, and i picked out the one i want. I just gotta see if my dad will help pay for him. I think i've made my decision. :)

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[Kera]

I think you're going to really like him. That picture I showed you does him no justice.

I can tell, I don't think very many pictures ever do carpets justice.


Except for jags. They always seem to stun me.


But thanks Mikoh, I'm excited :)

[Mikoh4792]

I can tell, I don't think very many pictures ever do carpets justice.


Except for jags. They always seem to stun me.


But thanks Mikoh, I'm excited :)

Yeah it's weird, you can neve really capture their true colors on camera.

[Hurrok]

What about a Savu python? They go through some crazy color changes as they age and are pretty unique. Plus they don't get very big which is nice too.

[Mikoh4792]

What about a Savu python? They go through some crazy color changes as they age and are pretty unique. Plus they don't get very big which is nice too.

The liasis complex of pythons are a very cool group indeed. And although olive pythons do get long they are pretty slender snakes...

When I have more room I may just get my hands on some of these in the future.

[Hurrok]

The liasis complex of pythons are a very cool group indeed. And although olive pythons do get long they are pretty slender snakes...

When I have more room I may just get my hands on some of these in the future.

Olive pythons are pretty nice as well, very long and slender compared to balls and such. I hear they can be a bit nippy but they are on my reptile wishlist along with savu's, and white lipped pythons :p

[Terranaut]

Just to keep you on the right track ;)
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j9/terranaut0/20130619_174709_zps3774d828.jpg
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j9/terranaut0/20130917_195304_zps0d00f815.jpg
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j9/terranaut0/20131010_195403-1_zpse159ea17.jpg
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j9/terranaut0/20131024_211630_zpse1ab61c3.jpg

[Kera]

Just to keep you on the right track ;)
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j9/terranaut0/20130619_174709_zps3774d828.jpg
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j9/terranaut0/20130917_195304_zps0d00f815.jpg
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j9/terranaut0/20131010_195403-1_zpse159ea17.jpg
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j9/terranaut0/20131024_211630_zpse1ab61c3.jpg

Thanks for that;P

[Terranaut]

Thanks for that;P

Gotta keep the faith ;)

[Kera]

Gotta keep the faith ;)

Of course!

[kwhitlock]

Just to keep you on the right track ;)
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j9/terranaut0/20130619_174709_zps3774d828.jpg
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j9/terranaut0/20130917_195304_zps0d00f815.jpg
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j9/terranaut0/20131010_195403-1_zpse159ea17.jpg
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j9/terranaut0/20131024_211630_zpse1ab61c3.jpg

Oh my...staahhhppp..lol. Your making me want one of those more than I already do want one.. :D

[Donnie]

Oh my...staahhhppp..lol. Your making me want one of those more than I already do want one.. :D

:D:D:D

http://i1070.photobucket.com/albums/u493/donnieben/DSC00384.jpg (http://s1070.photobucket.com/user/donnieben/media/DSC00384.jpg.html)

http://i1070.photobucket.com/albums/u493/donnieben/DSC00365.jpg (http://s1070.photobucket.com/user/donnieben/media/DSC00365.jpg.html)

http://i1070.photobucket.com/albums/u493/donnieben/DSC00354.jpg (http://s1070.photobucket.com/user/donnieben/media/DSC00354.jpg.html)

http://i1070.photobucket.com/albums/u493/donnieben/DSC00292.jpg (http://s1070.photobucket.com/user/donnieben/media/DSC00292.jpg.html)

[Terranaut]

Lookin good Donnie! !

[Donnie]

Lookin good Donnie! !

Thanks Dan. We should keep posting pics so we can convince kwhitlock to get one (or more) also ;)

[Kera]

Thanks Dan. We should keep posting pics so we can convince kwhitlock to get one (or more) also ;)

Everyone needs at least one carpet in their life. ;)

[Terranaut]

Thanks Dan. We should keep posting pics so we can convince kwhitlock to get one (or more) also ;)

Ok

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j9/terranaut0/20130526_181403_zpsc3d9bed2.jpg

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j9/terranaut0/20130110_205410_zpsf48ea08d.jpg

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j9/terranaut0/20130204_183450_zps285a99a3.jpg

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j9/terranaut0/photo-750.jpg

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j9/terranaut0/IMG_2317_zps29f761fb.jpg

[Mikoh4792]

Ok

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j9/terranaut0/20130526_181403_zpsc3d9bed2.jpg

http://static1.fjcdn.com/thumbnails/comments/That+was+actually+pretty+clever+_ef8147fa18689553f c210081c1fa5eeb.gif

[Terranaut]

Lol. Yeah I love Mick too ;)

[EL Ziggy]

All I can say is WOW! Those are some beautiful carpets. Very impressive indeed.

[SASQUATCHUK]

Hi Kera,a nice iryan jaya,,or a Bredils,id leave the jaguars jungles ect alone,i've just Had my first Me Snake brought for me a Beautiful Sunfire Super dwarf Retic,he comes next week,will post pics:bouncy: