Newbie here :)

[Acesneverwin]

Hi, my name is Chris :) I've always been fascinated with snakes and was kind of looking to get one... Which is kind of why I came here ;) I was hoping to narrow down my search and get one I love. See the thing is I generally prefer venomous snakes and anacondas... Neither of which are practical for a first time snake owner. But they're sooo beautiful... My favorites are the asian pit viper, the saw scaled viper and the eyelash pit viper. Basically strong defined heads, and strong slender bodies... and bright colors or unique features like the saw scaled. Anyway, I was hoping to find something a little more manageable. Probably a rarer type of the more common pet snakes as some of those can look pretty amazing like an albino ball python (except i would prefer something more active...). Or something I haven't heard of =D

Any ideas let me know I'm in no rush to just get one. I wanna take my time and find something I really like thats legal and can manage.

[infernalis]

sSnakeSs.com - Rules (http://www.ssnakess.com/index.php?page=rules)

http://www.thamfriends.com/mat.jpg

[infernalis]

Thamnophis Morphs. - Not real common.

http://www.thamnophis.net/Gartersnakes/images/christmas.jpg

http://www.thamnophis.net/Gartersnakes/images/fire1.jpg

http://www.thamnophis.net/Gartersnakes/images/infernalis3.jpg

http://www.thamnophis.net/Gartersnakes/images/eastern_blackneck.jpg

http://www.thamnophis.net/Gartersnakes/images/skyguy1.jpg

[Acesneverwin]

Nice! That blue one!!! Red and black awesome too. Definitely gonna look into these! Thanks!

[Lankyrob]

Welcome to the asylum :)

[Ms. Medusa]

Hi Chris,

Wow--- some well defined ideas there, it sounds like you have done your research! I have to agree though that those are likely not the best starter snakes in the world though...

This is not my picture or my snake but another idea might be the brazilian rainbow boa:

http://www.animalpicturesarchive.com/Arch03/1124683717.jpg

[marvelfreak]

Hello and welcome.

[alessia55]

Probably a rarer type of the more common pet snakes as some of those can look pretty amazing like an albino ball python (except i would prefer something more active...). Or something I haven't heard of
Personally, I'm biased toward the albino ball pythons ;)
(this one is mine)
http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/578240_3325335327809_1749949279_n.jpg
Other snakes for you to consider...

corn snakes come in all sorts of colors, and are a GREAT beginner snake option
http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm1/unusualalbinos/snakes111-1.jpg?t=1308851754

another great option are California King Snakes. They come in lots of pattern varieties too
http://www.exoreptiles.com/my/images/Striped%20CA.%20Kingsnake%20.JPG

Rosy boas are also hardy and come in a few colors too
http://gallery.pethobbyist.com/data/2236Snow_Rosy_Boas.jpg

Getting your first snake is really exciting. Good luck choosing!! :D

[Donnie]

Hello and welcome

[UwabamiReptiles]

Welcome to the forum!

[Terranaut]

Welcome.
You need a carpet. Everything you mentioned describes carpets.
Even normals look awesome.
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j9/terranaut0/20130204_183432_zpsc9483388.jpg

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j9/terranaut0/photo-859.jpg

[Trent]

hi and welcome!

[Corey209]

Northern water snake
http://dpughphoto.com/images/northern%20water%20snake%20durham%2070607.JPG

Mock viper
http://www.thailandsnakes.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/mock-viper-top-good2.jpg

Viper boa
https://encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSCxkEgHFG_4h81jT9uy6qvKghyBFMvN BrRzSADWfWTjpVtwBICnw

Green tree python
http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTCY4zpGsLIdz48tayd8w3LTlcG49Gxn H1Pr20P9iKbet4hFpn-hQ

Emerald tree boa
http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRCzET17pKz0-sUpKtOB2oybZtcBX7ETCvTaVxaRKYsWqNHj221eQ

Amazon tree boa
http://www.urbanjungles.com/candycane.jpg

[lady_bug87]

I nominate Amazon tree boas or emerald tree boas

Both are bright and beautiful and can be great practice for arboreal vipers. Not ideally beginner snakes, more for display than handling but crazy fun to work with

[Acesneverwin]

Thanks for the welcoming. Some awesome snakes posted too! Wow. The rainbow boa is stunning. The tree boas and carpet pythons are awesome! No wonder people end up having so many snakes. Just amazing. I've never looked into boas much but I've overlooked an incredibly beautiful bunch of snakes! Wow!

[Mark Taylor]

Hi and welcome!

I just love them Thamnophis Morphs and deffo the blue one.

Choices choices.

[Corey209]

I nominate Amazon tree boas or emerald tree boas

Both are bright and beautiful and can be great practice for arboreal vipers. Not ideally beginner snakes, more for display than handling but crazy fun to work with

ATB's are pretty easy to handle, you just need to be patient with them.

[lady_bug87]

Mine doesn't appreciate it. He'll tolerate it but doesn't like it

[Corey209]

Mine doesn't appreciate it. He'll tolerate it but doesn't like it

Yeah I guess you could put it that way, when I had mine he would always be in defensive mode but I was told he was one of the tamest ATBs two breeders have ever seen. If I were to stay still he would climb all over just like any other boa but if I moved he would go right back into a s shape. :p

[lady_bug87]

That's why I put them in the 'look don't touch category'