I want another snake. Ideas?

[charlesc84]

So I feel like buying another snake. I want something different then anything I've had... So def. not a Carpet or Boa. I have a few different ideas.
I've been thinking about a Woma, Green Tree, or False Water Cobra. I can't find any False Water Cobras for sale, so I might give up on that for now. I also started researching Womas and Green Trees, but I can't find any breeders that have them for sale right now.
Any breeder recommendations or thoughts on a unique species I should try?

[sharthun]

I would suggest a black milk snake! Amazing snakes! Extremely docile, great eaters, like it cool and males can reach 6+ feet! Definitely my favorite of my small collection.

[Hyokenseisou]

I know you said not more boas, but you can't go wrong with a good looking classic e. cenchria!! :D

[IW17]

All three of those are for sale right now on kingsnake. As for recommendations, what are your requirements? Do you want something to interact with, or just a show piece? What size is acceptable? Price range? Nocturnal or diurnal? Specific heat and humidity requirements, or something with forgiving husbandry? Rodent eaters only, or is any Prey item acceptable?

[UwabamiReptiles]

If you want something not common and easy to care for and interact with. I'd look into Russian rat snakes, definitely a snake that gets overlooked in the hobby. They are great feeders, curious and docile. They also get a good size, about the same size as the black milks, maybe a little smaller. Definitely worth looking into IMO.

[wrecker45]

If your not in california. What about a neon blue cali redsided garter.

[charlesc84]

All three of those are for sale right now on kingsnake. As for recommendations, what are your requirements? Do you want something to interact with, or just a show piece? What size is acceptable? Price range? Nocturnal or diurnal? Specific heat and humidity requirements, or something with forgiving husbandry? Rodent eaters only, or is any Prey item acceptable?


I'll be honest I looked on Kingsnake and didn't really see anything I wanted.
The FWC on there is like a hundred bucks over priced.

I'd say my price range is like $300. I have some cages laying around and I feel like using one... As far as size I want to buy a young snake.
The only colubrids I'm really into right now are FWC"s and King Rats. The Russian Rat and Black Milk are awesome snakes, but I'm more of a Boid person.

Anyone know of any Woma breeders that have available animals right now? I kind of like them with really high contrast defined markings or ones that are very bright orange.

[UwabamiReptiles]

Not sure if he has any posted right now but you could email Jon Floyd and see if he has any womas available. He had one or two at the reptile show down here this past weekend. He has high contrast animals that he works with. You can look on his website and see if you like his adults.

[charlesc84]

Thanks, I just emailed him though and he said he doesn't have any but he does have pregnant females...

Ugh... I'm in that " I want a new snake now!" mode and I can't find anything I'm looking for.

[EL Ziggy]

I know how you feel Charles. I can't get a new snake until the fall but I'm doing my research now. I also think it's best to wait for what you REALLY want. It's a great feeling when you find exactly what you're looking for. The 2014 clutches are almost here. You'll have lots to choose from soon. I'm partial to colubrids myself but must admit those GTP's are gorgeous. I've seen some really nice womas too. Best wishes with your search.

[Mikoh4792]

how about carpet pythons?

[DeadlyDesires]

If you want something not common and easy to care for and interact with. I'd look into Russian rat snakes, definitely a snake that gets overlooked in the hobby. They are great feeders, curious and docile. They also get a good size, about the same size as the black milks, maybe a little smaller. Definitely worth looking into IMO.

wow, the look like bolts of lightning in a dark storm!!

[IW17]

how about carpet pythons?

He said Def no carpets.

[Mikoh4792]

He said Def no carpets.

i know lol my mistake

[Great Mormon]

GTPs are cool to have, just that you cant handle them. How about a ball python?

[charlesc84]

I was also considering a Blood Python... I love them, but I think I want something more active.
Anyone know of any dealers at White Plains that have high quality Womas or Green Trees? I know there was a few really good Green Tree breeders at White Plains in the past, but I don't think I've seen them the last few shows.

[Mikoh4792]

Green tree pythons are not very active. The only time you'll really see them moving around is at night. Even then there are some nights where my GTP's would stay still.

They are basically like arboreal ball pythons.

[charlesc84]

Green tree pythons are not very active. The only time you'll really see them moving around is at night. Even then there are some nights where my GTP's would stay still.

They are basically like arboreal ball pythons.


Ya, but they stay out.... Honestly, I don't think they're at all like ball pythons.

Now I'm looking at the really high red blood pythons, pretty amazing. I might just wait for White Plains and pick something. But I'm afraid I'll buy something and come home and find a ton of FWC's for sale online.

[IW17]

I think the point he was making is that gtp's sit in one spot all day and don't move.

Honesty to me it sounds like you know what you want but it's just not available at this moment in time. But you also have the "itch". So I guess it just depends how many Snakes you wanna own. If your like me, with a list of Snakes your going to own at some point in the future, then scratch that itch and buy a snake lol. But if you have a limit to how many you would like to keep, then I would hold off and get what you really want.

[MCB]

IW17 is right, you know what you want and it's not available at the moment. I know it's difficult not to scratch that itch but don't buy for the sake of it, that same itch will return sooner or later!

Good luck with whatever you go for.

[charlesc84]

I've been considering an Emerald Tree Boa... I have 2 empty exo terras, I think a baby would do just fine in one.

[deathdealer91]

I love green tree pythons. if i had enough money id have one right now. that or a sand boa