convince me?

[Gravelanche]

So i was browsing kijiji today and came across someone with a couple of blood python's for sale, but he is also accepting a trade for a PS3 which i was already selling off anyways.

thing is, while i think they are neat looking it isnt a species i have researched much up until now, how are they?

i figured i would come to the experts who know them best. i have only had a ball python that was any decent size up until now.

[Gravelanche]

http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/NzUwWDEwMDA=/$(KGrHqRHJEcFEiksFGmQBRLQppjGc!~~48_20.JPG

this is the one up for trade, to me she looks healthy enough

[jarich]

Depends on how you look at it. A blood python is only about $100 from reputable breeders, probably less at an expo. And that is animal you would know was taken care of. This is a bit more of a risk. So what is your PS3 worth to you?

The other thing to consider is that bloods are a pretty big handful sometimes. Of course not every one of them are, but there are some that can be quite defensive and 'bitey'. If you dont have experience with or want a snake that may just be a hands-off animal, then you should consider a different species. You will also need to look at their exact requirements as an adult and whether you are able and willing to provide those.

They are beautiful and cool snakes, though I prefer the blacks myself. ;)

[Gravelanche]

Depends on how you look at it. A blood python is only about $100 from reputable breeders, probably less at an expo. And that is animal you would know was taken care of. This is a bit more of a risk. So what is your PS3 worth to you?

The other thing to consider is that bloods are a pretty big handful sometimes. Of course not every one of them are, but there are some that can be quite defensive and 'bitey'. If you dont have experience with or want a snake that may just be a hands-off animal, then you should consider a different species. You will also need to look at their exact requirements as an adult and whether you are able and willing to provide those.

They are beautiful and cool snakes, though I prefer the blacks myself. ;)

fair enough, i could pawn my ps3 for more than 100 and just buy a blood at the expo.

[KORBIN5895]

I honestly don't think you are quite ready for a blood. You seem yo have the wants which usually leads to a sad ending in this hobby.

[poison123]

In my experience with bloods with frequent handling they do tame down (though theres no doubt you will get bit) and imo make great snakes. Bloods are by far my fav species.

[Terranaut]

I agree. Bloods are very very capable snakes as adults and mistakes then end with 911 calls. Get something similarly tempered with less power and get good with them first. A baby jcp can teach you oodles about handling jumpy snakes and do it very safely. Whatever you decide just make sure your comfortable if the snake has other plans.

[Squirtle]

No offence, but I don't know why someone would get a pet without thoroughly researching it first. My friend has a Blood Python, which is now an adult, but when she was younger, she was very very nippy and bit me over 10 times. Although I highly dislike Korbin, I'd have to agree with him and say you aren't really ready for a Blood Python just yet.

[KORBIN5895]

No offence, but I don't know why someone would get a pet without thoroughly researching it first. My friend has a Blood Python, which is now an adult, but when she was younger, she was very very nippy and bit me over 10 times. Although I highly dislike Korbin, I'd have to agree with him and say you aren't really ready for a Blood Python just yet.

You're just jealous because I'm always right.

[Gravelanche]

i would never go through with the purchase without thuroughly researching it first, this was step 1 of that research, the oppinion phase from people who know them well.

[Squirtle]

You're just jealous because I'm always right.
You do give some of the best advice on these forums, but you are also very annoying. You act younger than me, and I'm only 17 lol..

[KORBIN5895]

You do give some of the best advice on these forums, but you are also very annoying. You act younger than me, and I'm only 17 lol..

Lol. I don't even talk herps anymore! Besides 13 has been the best year of my life!

[Aaron_S]

If you need convincing then I don't think the answer is a yes.

[poison123]

If you need convincing then I don't think the answer is a yes.

Good point.

[Gravelanche]

come on, im really getting tired of this, i said clear as day that i just wanted to know a bit more about the species from people who like it before i started digging into if it was something i was prepared to care for. but since we just read the titles of threads around here :/

[jarich]

Just let it be like water off a ducks back, Gravelanche. You did clearly state in the first post that you had not researched this and were just looking for opinions about the species. Many people gave you that help. Once again, the peanut gallery gave what they commonly do, which is comments on what they think of you personally. I hope you'll care as little about that as you should.

[Aaron_S]

Opinions don't matter. Honestly. I'll get whatever species I wish to get. Do your personal research because ONLY you know if it's an animal you can care for/want.

[Gravelanche]

is there a way to just blot out anything you post? maybe replace it with a random spongebob quote, which statistically would be more helpful?

[Aaron_S]

Hit the ignore function.

I'm just saying, you'd get a better idea if you did more research into the species yourself. You'll know if it's right for you.

[Gravelanche]

yeah, i got waht you were saying the 3rd time. i was trying to follow what i thought was a very simple system,

Step one, see how other people who care for them like them,

step 2, pending a good review from peers research if they are right for me.

for the record before you shot it down on a personal level, the people who actually understood the idea convinced me it wasnt a good plan, in exactly the method i intended, peer opinions.

[Aaron_S]

Anyone who cares for them is going to like them. Is that not biased information? We don't know you so I'm sorry but why would you take our word on what you can cannot care for?

You disregard our opinions of ball python care and then pay attention to this?

[Gravelanche]

Anyone who cares for them is going to like them. Is that not biased information? We don't know you so I'm sorry but why would you take our word on what you can cannot care for?

You disregard our opinions of ball python care and then pay attention to this?

silly aaron, i didnt disreguard everyone's advice on ball python's, just the rude people, like you.

[cossiecraig]

I recently purchased a baby Blood and i really dug deep to find all i could out about them ,from tempers to quirks to feeding responces ,asking questions etc etc etc etc....so much info out there to research and a lot too absorb regarding these snakes ,you have to fully understand what these will grow too and what it's going to take to house them fully grown ( not the biggest enclosure by any means but still quite large ! )
Only you can really decide if this snake is right for you ,but the best advice i can give you is really really research them okay ......$100 thats cheap ,mine cost me $160 ,again prices can vary as to where the purchase is made ......happy thinking :)

[Squirtle]

Wow, this is the same guy who wanted to house a snake with several frogs and newts inside of a 67 gallon fish tank. Listen man, if you want the Blood Python, just make sure you read a lot about them first because I know for a fact you aren't ready for one at the moment. They can be one of the nastiest snakes man just be careful and make sure to read a bunch..

[alessia55]

A thread you might find interesting:
http://www.ssnakess.com/forums/python-curtus/92701-blood-python-quirks.html

[Gravelanche]

Wow, this is the same guy who wanted to house a snake with several frogs and newts inside of a 67 gallon fish tank. Listen man, if you want the Blood Python, just make sure you read a lot about them first because I know for a fact you aren't ready for one at the moment. They can be one of the nastiest snakes man just be careful and make sure to read a bunch..

yeah that was a miss-guided project from the start and as soon as i started really digging it fell apart at the base, what i did bring out of it was the realization that out of all that all i REALLY cared about was the reptiles, and have spent probably an average of 4 hours a day reading on various species of snake and lizard, everything from anoles to axolotl's

and again, its pretty clear the BP isnt for me at this time, so dont worry about that.

[TeaNinja]

i didn't know much at all about dumerils boas. i adopted one from craiglist after doing research and ended up adopting a 2nd like a year later. impulses are fine as long as you do your research properly and know what you're getting into :P

[Aaron_S]

silly aaron, i didnt disreguard everyone's advice on ball python's, just the rude people, like you.

lol..silly noobs. When you realize there's only one other person who knows more about ball pythons on this site than me, you'll see all that sugar people give you, is worthless.

[poison123]

lol..silly noobs. When you realize there's only one other person who knows more about ball pythons on this site than me, you'll see all that sugar people give you, is worthless.

Is that person me?

[Gravelanche]

does the other guy know how to talk to people without coming off like a prick?

my problem with you is not, and has never been, your information, its your delivery. Frankly im going to ask you nicely right now, as one ontarian to another, just avoid my posts. I'm trying not to simply block you out of respect that you are clearly a "veteran senior member" with a lot of experience. but as i've said so many times, im here to learn, and there are clearly dozens of people here willing to teach without condescension. Until the day this site vanishes forever i will always listen to someone polite over someone who shits on my thread.

[Hurrok]

I'm going to have to agree with most people here.

I know what it's like to see a sweet snake that's new and exciting. BUT you did the right think and asked for personal experience and such. But you should also look up as much information as possible on the net, on multiple sites. How big they get, what is their temperament like, housing requirements etc. If you can accommodate and handle what you've researched then go for it.

Almost every snake that gets handled often (especially as little youngsters) are going to tame out. But that doesn't mean that it's not going to be a challenge at first. It's going to take time, patience and more patience. My advice to you is to really make sure that it is the right choice and that you are truly willing to take the time towards any snake. This isn't for your sake but for the snake, that's what it comes down to in the end.

[Gravelanche]

I'm going to have to agree with most people here.

I know what it's like to see a sweet snake that's new and exciting. BUT you did the right think and asked for personal experience and such. But you should also look up as much information as possible on the net, on multiple sites. How big they get, what is their temperament like, housing requirements etc. If you can accommodate and handle what you've researched then go for it.

Almost every snake that gets handled often (especially as little youngsters) are going to tame out. But that doesn't mean that it's not going to be a challenge at first. It's going to take time, patience and more patience. My advice to you is to really make sure that it is the right choice and that you are truly willing to take the time towards any snake. This isn't for your sake but for the snake, that's what it comes down to in the end.

yeah man, no worries, intended on doing the research, however the personal warnings have been taken to heart for the time being. i had a feeling the bloods were going to be something for down the line, it was just the fact that one popped up on kijiji nearby. The kijiji in my area is very limited and im lucky to see more than a BP on any given day.

[poison123]

People are saying that the op should do research before getting the animal what do you think hes doing? This is the web and imo talking to somebody with personal experience it 100x better then reading a damn care sheet.

[Hurrok]

yeah man, no worries, intended on doing the research, however the personal warnings have been taken to heart for the time being. i had a feeling the bloods were going to be something for down the line, it was just the fact that one popped up on kijiji nearby. The kijiji in my area is very limited and im lucky to see more than a BP on any given day.

Yeah and it was the right thing to do though, plus it is good to get it from personal experiences which I'm sure other people may help you out.

Haha, I know what you mean. Ball pythons are decently plenty but most are normals or something that's over 2 grand.

The best place to get a snake in my experience is getting one at an expo. You can check out multiple of the same species and see different morphs. Most importantly you can handle them and get a feel for them. I don't like buying something unless I've seen them in person and have done that. Plus most breeders are more that willing to help you out with getting started and giving you information. :) Expos are dangerous though....you may end up with a few snakes! :rolleyes:

[Gravelanche]

Yeah and it was the right thing to do though, plus it is good to get it from personal experiences which I'm sure other people may help you out.

Haha, I know what you mean. Ball pythons are decently plenty but most are normals or something that's over 2 grand.

The best place to get a snake in my experience is getting one at an expo. You can check out multiple of the same species and see different morphs. Most importantly you can handle them and get a feel for them. I don't like buying something unless I've seen them in person and have done that. Plus most breeders are more that willing to help you out with getting started and giving you information. :) Expos are dangerous though....you may end up with a few snakes! :rolleyes:


heh yeah, and i have a shopping list a mile long at the moment, i have 2 tanks ready to go for something simple, if i go with snakes probably a garter or a juve of something bigger, but more than likely im going to go with my gecko plan

[unknownclown]

Here is my take on them... They can be bitey and really hit hard, they can get ri very easily if not kept at the right temps, they require high humidity and still have a hard time shedding in one clean go. Mine also from time to time have a hard time passing urates which makes them feel as though they have gravel in their bellies and if your fiesty little snakey doesn't like to be handled your really setting yourself up for some fun, you'll have to soak it and squeeze them out yourself.
Despite their attitude they aren't mean just very nervous so this isn't gonna be a snake that you get to walk around with it on your shoulders to show off as some people do.
That being said they are still my favorites they are gorgeous and demand respect.