Best big snake?

[boosh96]

I'm thinking about getting a large snake, but I'm just not sure what kind to get. Can anyone point out the best species for someone starting to keep large snakes? I'm thinking about either a carpet python or a red-tail boa-I want a large snake, just not anything enormous, like a reticulated python or an anaconda. Thanks in advance for the help-any suggestions are welcome.

[TeaNinja]

i like my dumerils boa. males get 5-6 feet females get 6-7 feet. although some may get slightly bigger.

[2006gt]

well i personally like BCI not to big not to small if u want a slightly bigger one i would go with a BCC (true red Tail) female. although i would probably get a bci they are one of my favorite snakes i own 3 and am getting another soon they seem to not mind being held (except in shed with mine they get mad hahah) but do your research on any snake big or small before getting it, but my vote would be a BCI good luck let us know what u end up with

[Lankyrob]

I would say get a super dwarf retic, mine is daft as a puppy til food appears. Shouldnt be more than eight foot full grown.

[red ink]

Coastal carpet...

Black head python...

[stephanbakir]

I would say get a super dwarf retic, mine is daft as a puppy til food appears. Shouldnt be more than eight foot full grown.
I LOVE retics, but I'd stay away from SD retics if he isn't ready for them, we don't know his reptile experience, and if he knows how to hook train or not.
That being said, a male SD will max our around 5 feet, ish.

Coastal carpet...

Black head python...
Those are FANTASTIC options :)
I'd add white lipped pythons, and olive pythons.

[UwabamiReptiles]

I started with a IJ carpet and will always have a carpet in my collection. They are great display animals and you can handle them with no problem. They get the perfect size IMO, big enough to be a larger snake but small enough for one person to handle. So I guess I'm biased, but I'd vote for a carpet every time.

[stephanbakir]

If you want a monster, that stays thin there is always the amethystine (scrub) python.
They get long, but because they are arboreal they stay thin.
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/e8/High-Yellow_Sorong_Amethystine_Scrub_Python.jpg
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[natsamjosh]

It's hard for others to choose what's best for you. Depends on your personal preferences, how much you want to spend on the snake and it's enclosure, etc. Having said that, another option for you could be a Bredl's (Centralian) Python. Personally, I think they are more attractive than other carpets. I had one for a while, but sold it in order to get a Jamaican boa. I still feel some regret for doing that, it was a brutal decision to make. Whatever you do, good luck!

[Jay]

Do not start off with a bcc if you are just begging.
If you want a less active snake get a boa bci Colombian would be your best beginner giant . If you would Loki a more active snake get a coastal. In the end it's your decision, there are to many pros bs cons. It all comes down to personal preference.

[rob4109]

Carpet Python is a good choice.also Children"s and Colombian boa

[presspirate]

In my opinion a bcc temperament is better suited for the first time large snake owner than is a carpet or a scrub.

[SnakeyJay]

I wouldnt advise the scrub or the white lipped. Ive heard theyre both definately not starter snakes with their temperament lol...

[stephanbakir]

In my opinion a bcc temperament is better suited for the first time large snake owner than is a carpet or a scrub.
Presspirate says that, and backs it up with a display picture of his face VS Carpet python :)

I wouldnt advise the scrub or the white lipped. Ive heard theyre both definately not starter snakes with their temperament lol...
I've worked with both, 4-5 white lipped pythons and 3 scrubs, never saw any aggression out of them, after about 4-5 months old.

[Lankyrob]

Presspirate says that, and backs it up with a display picture of his face VS Carpet python :)


I've worked with both, 4-5 white lipped pythons and 3 scrubs, never saw any aggression out of them, after about 4-5 months old.

Greg was hit by a scrub, i think anyways?

[stephanbakir]

I could be wrong, thought it was a carpet though?

[presspirate]

I was hit by both scrubs and carpets. My icon pic is a scrubbie hit. If you want to start small, and work your way up to get comfortable with semi aggressive snakes. Start with a baby carpet. They are good fun! :yes:

[stephanbakir]

Only Greg and Chuck Norris block punches and snakebites with their faces, frees up the hands to fight back.

[presspirate]

I need longer arms.
:freakedout:

[CottonOtter]

I can attest to scrubbie violence. You think hyperbole when you hear the phrase 'face eater,' but I swear my Aru scrub enjoys the taste of human flesh.

[marvelfreak]

I can attest to scrubbie violence. You think hyperbole when you hear the phrase 'face eater,' but I swear my Aru scrub enjoys the taste of human flesh.
As does Greg's. His are Aru Scrubs to. Their some of the smallest scrubs, but most aggressive scrubs there are.

[presspirate]

My big coastal when he bites it is all feeding response he is always hungry. One day he literally tried to eat the carpet. It took me 10 minutes to work his face out of it.

[jessy]

i got two baby yellow anacondas and both are tame already but i want to know more about enclosure temp

[stephanbakir]

i got two baby yellow anacondas and both are tame already but i want to know more about enclosure temp
That's kinda something you want to know before acquiring them.
Yellow anacondas should be provided a basking temperature of 90-92º F. with an ambient temperature of 81-83º F. 60% humidity, a humid hide helps too.

[Snakeman1616]

Don't get a bcc as a first giAnt, I would say get a burma or dwarf retic just make tore you have the room and time I got my first snake was a retic it's fine it's just the zize gets annoying after a while make sure you have someone there to help

[natsamjosh]

My big coastal when he bites it is all feeding response he is always hungry. One day he literally tried to eat the carpet. It took me 10 minutes to work his face out of it.

So your carpet ate the carpet??

[boosh96]

What size tank can I use for a red-tailed boa? What kinds of red-tails are there, and which one should I get? Can anybody give me some good care pointers?

[Snakeman1616]

A 4x2x2 will be nice for a male bci Colombian "Colombian red tail" there are lots of different localities of this snake just browse the forums, be carfull there are some no it alls red tailed boa is the common name it's a bcc or bci pm jay0133 or jendee they seem to be the only boa keeps that make sense

[presspirate]

So your carpet ate the carpet??
yes, he's a carpet munching carpet. Had I not been worried about his teeth, I would have laughed at him.:yes: