View Full Version : What kind of snake to get next?
Kingsnakechris
04-26-12, 07:15 PM
I have experience with RTB's and ball pythons and more recently cal. Kings. I'm thinking about getting something new but not out of my experience level.
I would like something different but easy to care for. Any suggestions??
alessia55
04-26-12, 07:17 PM
Rosy boas, sand boas, corn snakes, rat snakes, other king snakes, more ball pythons (my personal favorite ;) ), carpet pythons.....
Kingsnakechris
04-26-12, 07:24 PM
Was debating on another BP. they have the best personalities out of all the snakes I've kept thus far lol.
KORBIN5895
04-26-12, 07:40 PM
Yeah, no. Skip the royal and get another boa.
alessia55
04-26-12, 07:42 PM
Don't listen to korbin. He's our village idiot for a reason ;)
Go for another ball python :yes: :yes: :yes: So many morphs!
Kingsnakechris
04-26-12, 07:44 PM
Lol! Idk alessia, I really liked my boa's. I like how they get big but not HUGE! BP's are great too though! Decisions decisions...........
CK SandBoas
04-26-12, 07:44 PM
Kenyan Sand Boa...............
Kingsnakechris
04-26-12, 07:48 PM
Kenyan Sand Boa...............
Compared to the snakes I've kept before, how difficult are they to keep?
red ink
04-26-12, 07:52 PM
Any species from Australia... biased I know by hey :)
youngster
04-26-12, 07:55 PM
Was debating on another BP. they have the best personalities out of all the snakes I've kept thus far lol.
If this is a priority, get a carpet.
IMHO (some people may not agree *wink wink*) but carpets have 10 times the personality royals have.
KORBIN5895
04-26-12, 07:55 PM
My next species will be a garter.:)
Don't listen to 55 . She is very one dimensional.
Trollbie
04-26-12, 07:55 PM
Brb!!!! :d
Kingsnakechris
04-26-12, 07:57 PM
Any species from Australia... biased I know by hey :)
Haha ANY species from australlia?! I'll take an eastern brown! Lol jk. I love that snake though!
CK SandBoas
04-26-12, 07:59 PM
Compared to the snakes I've kept before, how difficult are they to keep?
They are actually extremely easy to keep, require lower humidity than a ball python, they don't get too big, males 18 - 24 inches, females rarely bigger than 30 inches. The babies can be difficult to get started immediately on f/t, though i have not had that particular issue with my babies. I keep mine on Aspen Bedding, with a water dish. They have truly become my favorite out of all the snakes i currently own.
Here are a few of mine
http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee6/crisscris/006-6.jpg
http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee6/crisscris/IMG_20120414_230427-1.jpg
http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee6/crisscris/016-4.jpg
red ink
04-26-12, 08:01 PM
Haha ANY species from australlia?! I'll take an eastern brown! Lol jk. I love that snake though!
Plenty of people keep EBs here.. but yeah probably best to stay away from that one lol. Ebs are one of a few elapids here in Oz that I give a wide berth when i bump into them, I never come closer than 6 feet to an EB. The most of the rest of them Meh....
But if you are interested in any aussie pythons let me know I may be able to provide you with some info
Terranaut
04-26-12, 08:03 PM
Carpet python. I have a king , a gopher , a royal, 2 boas and 2 carpets. The carpets are by far my most enjoyable snakes. They are jind of like big kings that don't bite. Curious, docile and active both in and out of their viv. Trust me a carpet is the way to go.
red ink
04-26-12, 08:04 PM
Carpet python. I have a king , a gopher , a royal, 2 boas and 2 carpets. The carpets are by far my most enjoyable snakes. They are jind of like big kings that don't bite. Curious, docile and active both in and out of their viv. Trust me a carpet is the way to go.
You need some Antaresias :)
Kingsnakechris
04-26-12, 08:07 PM
Plenty of people keep EBs here.. but yeah probably best to stay away from that one lol. Ebs are one of a few elapids here in Oz that I give a wide berth when i bump into them, I never come closer than 6 feet to an EB. The most of the rest of them Meh....
But if you are interested in any aussie pythons let me know I may be able to provide you with some info
Please! I think I'm going to get another python. Would be awesome to get an "Aussie" python
Kingsnakechris
04-26-12, 08:08 PM
Carpet python. I have a king , a gopher , a royal, 2 boas and 2 carpets. The carpets are by far my most enjoyable snakes. They are jind of like big kings that don't bite. Curious, docile and active both in and out of their viv. Trust me a carpet is the way to go.
Are carpets tree dwellers?
Terranaut
04-26-12, 08:08 PM
You need some Antaresias :)
I was looking at a pair of Stimpsons. Nice !!!
Terranaut
04-26-12, 08:09 PM
Are carpets tree dwellers?
Semi arboreal !! So yes and no.
Stewjoe
04-26-12, 08:12 PM
Woma pythons or Trans Pecos Ratsnakes. You won't be disappointed.
Kingsnakechris
04-26-12, 08:13 PM
Hmmm, I might be able to accommodate that. I'm building an enclosure out of a dresser... Maybe I can make it long enough with some cool branches and what not?
UwabamiReptiles
04-26-12, 08:20 PM
I'd say carpet python all the way. Or keep it Australian and go for a woma.
Snakefood
04-26-12, 08:21 PM
I vote Carpet or BP!!
StudentoReptile
04-26-12, 08:26 PM
Dumerils boas? More or less the size of a typical RTB, and not really any more difficult...but certainly different!
USMCgunner11
04-26-12, 08:32 PM
A carpet is def going to be my next acquisition.
Kingsnakechris
04-26-12, 08:38 PM
So I think the majority vote calls for a carpet. Ok so at least I know what to turn this dresser into! Now, lol, does anyone know a good breeder?!
red ink
04-26-12, 09:32 PM
Hmmm, I might be able to accommodate that. I'm building an enclosure out of a dresser... Maybe I can make it long enough with some cool branches and what not?
Just trying to help the carpet cause... something I prepared earlier ;)
http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn214/Red-Ink-Buldogs/Greyham/3c383ea9.jpg
http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn214/Red-Ink-Buldogs/Greyham/e31d594a.jpg
http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn214/Red-Ink-Buldogs/Greyham/98a6ab87.jpg
If I wanna maintain space I'll go with the ball pythons but if I wanna go a different route I'll go for a RTB
Kingsnakechris
04-26-12, 09:47 PM
Just trying to help the carpet cause... something I prepared earlier ;)
http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn214/Red-Ink-Buldogs/Greyham/3c383ea9.jpg
http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn214/Red-Ink-Buldogs/Greyham/e31d594a.jpg
http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn214/Red-Ink-Buldogs/Greyham/98a6ab87.jpg
Such an awesome snake! You may have just sealed the deal! I think I can build an enclosure quite similar to that as well!
GarterPython
04-26-12, 09:50 PM
Carpet Python! I wish I was allowed to have one because they look and sound like amazing snakes. All these posts just taunt me! (I can't get one because I am only 14 and my parents don't want anything bigger than a corn snake.
jaleely
04-26-12, 09:52 PM
have you checked your local pound or shelter? They will probably have a boa or a python that you could rehome for really cheap.
If you want something more exotic though...i lean towards sand boas, hognose snakes, or maybe a carpet python.
alessia55
04-26-12, 09:59 PM
allow me to tempt you...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v651/alessia55/IMG_0132-1-1.jpg
AWESOME ALBINO BALL!!! I want a female to pair up kink with in the future
Kingsnakechris
04-26-12, 10:08 PM
have you checked your local pound or shelter? They will probably have a boa or a python that you could rehome for really cheap.
If you want something more exotic though...i lean towards sand boas, hognose snakes, or maybe a carpet python.
I'm planning on getting a few from the pound. I love the idea of getting a rescue. But I don't think I would be much help if it ended Up requiring special needs. For now I'm thinking i want to get a carpet...
Kingsnakechris
04-26-12, 10:09 PM
allow me to tempt you...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v651/alessia55/IMG_0132-1-1.jpg
Lol alessia, pika is one of the most beautiful BP's I've ever seen!
alessia55
04-26-12, 10:11 PM
AWESOME ALBINO BALL!!! I want a female to pair up kink with in the future
Personally I don't recommend you breed a snake that has a kink on his body.
Here is an old thread we have about whether or not to breed a snake with a kink: http://www.ssnakess.com/forums/front-page-polls/82993-kink-spine.html
Edmond Y
04-26-12, 10:25 PM
I have experience with RTB's and ball pythons and more recently cal. Kings. I'm thinking about getting something new but not out of my experience level.
I would like something different but easy to care for. Any suggestions??
I do suggest a Green tree python, some will say GTP is diffcuilt to keep but what it take is some common sense and understanding. Watching them to change colour is very rewarding.
Edmond
red ink
04-26-12, 10:54 PM
allow me to tempt you...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v651/alessia55/IMG_0132-1-1.jpg
Man... now I'm tempted... if only I was allowed to
alessia55
04-26-12, 11:00 PM
more temptation... the other love of my life:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v651/alessia55/IMG01901-20111001-1549-1-1.jpg
red ink
04-26-12, 11:04 PM
We need a few of the boa people throwing up some nice pics as well... you know all in the name of research and making an educated decision :)
red ink
04-26-12, 11:06 PM
Such an awesome snake! You may have just sealed the deal! I think I can build an enclosure quite similar to that as well!
Three days after feeding he comes out of his arboreal hide and that's the kind of "scenes" I walk into.. they really are quite the show offs, not shy at all and will cruise around to the enclosure deep into the night.
Terranaut
04-27-12, 12:18 AM
For now I'm thinking i want to get a carpet...
Now your talking!!!
@Alessia I didn't know that the kink will most likely have to do with they're spine Aswell in that case I will re-think my decision and just get a new pair of balls to breed later in the future I won't ever do anything to hurt kink or any of my other snakes...
Terranaut
04-27-12, 01:17 AM
We need a few of the boa people throwing up some nice pics as well... you know all in the name of research and making an educated decision :)
Ok I can do that too ;)
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j9/terranaut0/photo-174.jpg
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j9/terranaut0/photo-172.jpg
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j9/terranaut0/photo-111.jpg
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j9/terranaut0/photo-93.jpg
alessia55
04-27-12, 07:48 AM
Now, if we're going down the boa route... I'll have to advocate for my personal favorite, the Hog Island boa:
http://www.riobravoreptiles.com/images/islandboas_07_f.jpg
red ink
04-27-12, 07:48 AM
I have a few:)
What's that all white boa in the first pic... I've never seen anything like it, looks magnificent :Wow:
Kingsnakechris
04-27-12, 08:06 AM
you guys ( and gals) are killing me! LOL I'm only able to get one! Unless I can convince my wife that I NEEEEED more.. Haha
KORBIN5895
04-27-12, 08:11 AM
Snow boa I believe.
What's that all white boa in the first pic... I've never seen anything like it, looks magnificent :Wow:
Its my male snow boa Frost:)
Kingsnakechris
04-27-12, 10:21 AM
So I'm def. Getting a carpet. I really like the yellow and black colors. Will be getting one soon.
MoreliAddict
04-27-12, 10:26 AM
Carpet Pythons!
They get to the perfect size (5-8 ft) and stay thin and manageable by one person, come in all patterns, hardy and handle-able, eat well (for the most part), and they like to climb and make use of pretty display cages. Go for it!
KORBIN5895
04-27-12, 10:42 AM
So I'm def. Getting a carpet. I really like the yellow and black colors. Will be getting one soon.
Sorry to hear that.
Kingsnakechris
04-27-12, 10:57 AM
Sorry to hear that.
how come? is there something im missing here? lol
exwizard
04-27-12, 10:58 AM
Yeah whatever! A Carpet is a great choice :)
Terranaut
04-27-12, 02:19 PM
Awsome choice!!!
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