Choosing between a BP and a BTS...

[XxFoXy320ReDxX]

Ok....I want a new pet, and I am debating between a blue tounge skink and a ball python....what are the pros and cons of each? I want something friendly and likes to be taken out of its cage.

[Skink Keeper]

I have 5 bts. I don't know about the pros and cons of each but bts are my fav. mine are layed back so i can take them out and they have such a varied diet. It all depends on what ur looking for but i'm all about Blue tongues. Ball pythons are cool too, i have one, but im a big fan of skinks. You can see of pic of my male bts in the gallery

[sapphire_moon]

BP's are great. Not all are picky eaters. If you get a good CB baby then it will be fine. My male can always be handled...no matter what.......even RIGHT after he eats..(not advisable, I only do it when ABSOLUTELY necessary!) BTS I'm sure (not completely so don't quote me on this I do not own a BTS) have to have a UVB lighting and all that.....which for me is to complicated right now......like skink keeper said it all depends on what you want...there are some amazing morphs of BP's out there....

[Wraith]

BP's are great. Very gentle and easy to handle.

[Bartman]

I dont really like BTS..they look like there arms were cut off or something and that they have no spines..lol..anyways i think you should get a ball python. My friend has a ball and he loves it more than all of his 5 snakes so i guess there really awsome snakes. good luck with whatever you choose

[Sean_.E.]

I think it all depends on what YOU like. Which of these two animals do you prefer? I think you should look at a few care sheets and compare the pros and cons yourself! To find good caresheets just do a search on www.google.ca for "Blue tongue Skink" and "Ball python". The reason I think you should do it your self is because no one knows what animal will fit your criteria better than you!

Good luck on your search!
Sean