Help me decide my next snake please :)

[ChristinaM]

Ok, I can't put this in a species specific forum, so I thought I'd throw it out here.

I need idea's for my next snake.

My knowledge of snakes is somewhat limited. I currently have a BRB and a cornsnake. Both of which I have researched, bugged the respective forums, etc. about. So I have absolutely no probs researching, just need to know the name to research LOL.

What I would like:

- something calm ( seldom snaps )
- larger bodied than my BRB, thicker and heavier I mean
- not sure on length so we will leave that one out, but I do NOT want any of the extremely large snakes.
- something that max. sized prey would be xtra large rats ( 2 if need be ) because I know I can get those. Not sure on rabbits or other larger prey.
- nice to look at
- moderate level for care/husbandry.

Those are the basics, so let's have some names I can research :) Thanks everyone. List as many as you want, this is definately not something I am JUMPING into, I want to research it thoroughly before deciding.

[marisa]

A Ball Python fits all of those characteristics and would be new to you. They are insane popular for a reason! :D

Marisa

[jparker1167]

I
agree with marisa on a ball python

[HetForHuman]

Hog Island boa all the way.

Plus mine is always out and never hides, whereas my ball pythons always are hiding. Dont know if this matters to you or not.

If not a Hog maybe try a Dumerils boa.

Just a couple suggestions :)

[Linds]

LOL was your BRB not named "Promise" as in promise to get no more snakes? :p

[Simon]

Originally posted by Linds
LOL was your BRB not named "Promise" as in promise to get no more snakes? :p

LOL...yup
that is what I heard too....lol....hum~~~

Maybe a common boa would be nice~
Sigh..miss my salmon boas......

[ChristinaM]

Originally posted by Linds
LOL was your BRB not named "Promise" as in promise to get no more snakes? :p


what, you must be mistaken :) :w

LOL.

yah, ummm, well....what can i say. I have no will power.

Thanks to SOMEONE :mad: I've been bitten by the bug.

[Pontus]

get a columbian boa they are relly nice and calm and no worries with them what so ever and they dont get that big like 8 feet usualy

[ChristinaM]

Shoulda put this in my first post too:

yes, it matters if they hide alot. I'd like something a little more visible and less resembling a ball :) Ball pythons are nice, but, a little too "boring" ( for lack of a better word ) for me.

[NewLineReptile]

Columbian Boa :)

Brandon

[Toirtis]

Ball python or smaller form of boa (Hogg Island or Central American)....male would stay a bit smaller.

[BurmGuy87]

BCI......simple as that:) Gotta luv em!

[sapphire_moon]

A male bci! Hey- You could always say it's for one of the kids! lol

[ChristinaM]

Originally posted by sapphire_moon
A male bci! Hey- You could always say it's for one of the kids! lol

LOL, I can hear the hubby now if I use that one....

" yah, it's for the kids, it'll eat the kids :mad: "

:rolleyes:

Thanks everyone.

I've definately got some idea's, and will check em out, bugging ya'll in the appropriate forums :)

[foman]

Hog island boa all the way.

[HutchieScales]

IJCP, they don't get too big and they are nice to look at with a good temperment(irana jaya carpet python). Just a thought.

Sherri

[SerpentLust]

BCI All the way :D

[creepiecrawlie]

The only probably with me with balls is I never get them to eat.