The time has almost come :)

[nazanova]

Haven't posted on here in a long while so I thought I'd get your opinions on something. I'm between December-February I am going to be getting my 2nd snake (I'm TOO excited) but that's the problem... I'm stuck between 2 species to choose from. Originally I had my heart set on a Carpet Python, but recently Burmese Pythons have slithered into my mind and have left me confused, now I know I should let you guys know straight away I would most definitely be able to look after a snake the size of a Burmese and be able to give it the proper housing, that's not an issue. I've found Burmese' are almost half the price of the Carpets I'm interested in but then again they would be much more expensive to house then Carpets so there are cons & pros for both, I love both species of snake and will own both eventually down the line but the next one I get is most important because I won't be getting another animal for the next 6months to a year or so. So advise and opinions guys?

[shaunyboy]

with a Burm,do you have someone who is willing to help you should you need it.....

Burm's get big and should it need medication or treatment of any kind,an extra pair of hands imo would be required

what type of carpet python were you interested in ?

carpets are pretty cheap right now


cheers shaun

[CosmicOwl]

Any snake over 50 pounds is a two person snake, IMO. Put a burmese on the back burner for now and look at smaller pythons.

[nazanova]

with a Burm,do you have someone who is willing to help you should you need it.....

Burm's get big and should it need medication or treatment of any kind,an extra pair of hands imo would be required

what type of carpet python were you interested in ?

carpets are pretty cheap right now


cheers shaun

Thankfully I have multiple people that would be able to help me. I REALLY wanted an Irian Jaya or a Jungle but they seem to be abit too expensive (I have about a £100 budget to spend on the actual snake) so I'm thinking a Coastal? Plus I like the fact Coastals are the biggest of the Carpets and of course that they are equally as stunning as the other 2 Carpets I listed.

[nazanova]

Any snake over 50 pounds is a two person snake, IMO. Put a burmese on the back burner for now and look at smaller pythons.

I was thinking that maybe I should start with a regular sized Python and work my way up as jumping straight into a potential 15footer that can weigh 100-200pounds might throw me straight into the deep end.

[metalcopper]

I love Burms, they are so mellow and easy to work with, in my experiences. I have both snakes you are talking about, and for me, my Carpet is still nippy and flighty. He uses his entire enclosure, sits in both hides, and is often out for display, but is not real easy to handle right now, but I really enjoy him. My Burm is always calm and slow and easy to handle. Large Burms require more than one person to safely handle, but I find them to be just as mellow as young ones.
Burms are my favorite, so I would recommend that first, if everything is as you say it is for space and help, but Carpets are very enjoyable too; it depends on what you are looking for to get out of your snake.

[nazanova]

I love Burms, they are so mellow and easy to work with, in my experiences. I have both snakes you are talking about, and for me, my Carpet is still nippy and flighty. He uses his entire enclosure, sits in both hides, and is often out for display, but is not real easy to handle right now, but I really enjoy him. My Burm is always calm and slow and easy to handle. Large Burms require more than one person to safely handle, but I find them to be just as mellow as young ones.
Burms are my favorite, so I would recommend that first, if everything is as you say it is for space and help, but Carpets are very enjoyable too; it depends on what you are looking for to get out of your snake.

Sooooo jealous that you have both! Thanks for your sharing your opinion :)

[toddnbecka]

IME red tail boas have a similar general disposition as burmese pythons. Much more manageable size, and regular red tails (as opposed to the many selectively bred morphs) are less expensive than carpets or burmese on this side of the pond.

[nazanova]

IME red tail boas have a similar general disposition as burmese pythons. Much more manageable size, and regular red tails (as opposed to the many selectively bred morphs) are less expensive than carpets or burmese on this side of the pond.

Hmmm that's something to look into I guess, thanks :).

[millertime89]

I'm not a big fan of red tails. In my experience they're unpredictable. Carpets are easier to read (and in general keep) IMO. That's what I would go with.

[jpsteele80]

i have had both burms and carpets, imho the burm is going to be an easier snake to interact with, i agree carpets tend to be a little more flighty but in the long run the burm is going to end up costing you a lot more as it's going to out eat that carpet 5:1 and the caging requirements are going to be a lot bigger. I think you should get what ever you are gong to be most happiest with.