Time for change.

zactay22 · 04-01-16, 04:34 PM

Currently I own a ball python,bci, and bcc. Over the past 2 months I have been thinking about getting into a more rewarding species of snake. Living in Florida has its negatives in the form of no giant snake species are legal without a csp. Thinking about cribos, indigos (no easterns), or a false water cobra. I'm sure like most people who have had their snakes for awhile its hard to re home them. I would keep my ball python because he is what got me into keeping snakes again after I moved back to Florida in 2010.

trailblazer295 · 04-01-16, 04:36 PM

Sorry what is the question you're asking? Who you should re home or what you should add?

zactay22 · 04-01-16, 05:18 PM

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Sorry what is the question you're asking? Who you should re home or what you should add?

Just wondering if someone has done the same, getting out of one type of snake to work with another. How they felt after.

trailblazer295 · 04-01-16, 05:27 PM

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Just wondering if someone has done the same, getting out of one type of snake to work with another. How they felt after.

Oh okay, it's pretty common in the herp trade to buy and sell animals. Personally I want to keep them for their life whether I buy a baby or adult. I have 3 at the moment with plans for a 4th, of those 3 will be babies and 1 an adult. I personally chose animals I want to keep over time. Like you a ball python was my first snake, he would be the last one I'd sell if I was forced to. Beyond that it's a personal choice, some people refuse to sell them while others it's common to switch collections after a few years. Most people don't have the time, space and resources to keep a large collection and must sell most to buy different species. It's up to you, if you're selling it to someone you're confident will provide a really good home for them then it would help then a random stranger. If you're like me that would make you question in the back of your mind did I really give him to a good home. If the reptile is going to a good home then it's really just personal attachment, some will sell a snake and then regret it later but it's very personal.

zactay22 · 04-01-16, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by trailblazer295

Oh okay, it's pretty common in the herp trade to buy and sell animals. Personally I want to keep them for their life whether I buy a baby or adult. I have 3 at the moment with plans for a 4th, of those 3 will be babies and 1 an adult. I personally chose animals I want to keep over time. Like you a ball python was my first snake, he would be the last one I'd sell if I was forced to. Beyond that it's a personal choice, some people refuse to sell them while others it's common to switch collections after a few years. Most people don't have the time, space and resources to keep a large collection and must sell most to buy different species. It's up to you, if you're selling it to someone you're confident will provide a really good home for them then it would help then a random stranger. If you're like me that would make you question in the back of your mind did I really give him to a good home. If the reptile is going to a good home then it's really just personal attachment, some will sell a snake and then regret it later but it's very personal.

I feel the same about trusting someone's word.

trailblazer295 · 04-01-16, 05:37 PM

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I feel the same about trusting someone's word.

If you have space to add another snake and keep your current collection then I'd vote for that. You might regret selling it later, plenty of time to sell later.

jpsteele80 · 04-01-16, 04:54 PM

You want rewarding, get a rough scale python. To me i think they are the coolest python species in the world. Not saying that because i have a pair but simply because they are. Its like getting to hold a rattle snake with out the fear of being seriously injured. Just my 2 cents

zactay22 · 04-01-16, 05:14 PM

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You want rewarding, get a rough scale python. To me i think they are the coolest python species in the world. Not saying that because i have a pair but simply because they are. Its like getting to hold a rattle snake with out the fear of being seriously injured. Just my 2 cents

Their nice but alittle pricey for me.

Tiny Boidae · 04-01-16, 05:21 PM

From what you've suggested you're getting rid of and what you already have, I'm guessing you want a more flighty/cage active species? Maybe one that might be inclined to give you love bites? Is that correct or no?

I prowl around on kingsnake.com for species that look interesting to me, and I suggest you check out what they have available as I'm not exactly sure what you're looking for.

zactay22 · 04-01-16, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Tiny Boidae

From what you've suggested you're getting rid of and what you already have, I'm guessing you want a more flighty/cage active species? Maybe one that might be inclined to give you love bites? Is that correct or no?

I prowl around on kingsnake.com for species that look interesting to me, and I suggest you check out what they have available as I'm not exactly sure what you're looking for.

Yes the key word is diurnal.

trailblazer295 · 04-01-16, 05:30 PM

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Yes the key word is diurnal.

Vine snakes are different, very slender snake. More display then hands on, but they are lizard eats and rear fang venomous. But very cool looking and look awesome in a natural terrarium.

Tiny Boidae · 04-01-16, 05:29 PM

Garter snakes are the first thing that pops into my mind. My Baird's Rat Snake I'll see cruising out at certain hours, although they're technically not diurnal. Certain lizard species like water dragons would be a nice choice if you're looking to really shake things up and you have the room.

zactay22 · 04-01-16, 05:41 PM

Yeah, probably wait till the Daytona NRB expo.

zactay22 · 04-01-16, 05:43 PM

I still enjoy my snakes and care for them. I just don't like to own more than three really.

KrokadilyanGuy3 · 04-01-16, 06:55 PM

Red bamboo snakes are a nice flighty snake that has a lot of character.. Especially if you go to touch them or feed them..
Not a commonly kept snake but pretty sweet. They were pretty rare not too long ago in the trade. First one I ever seen was when I worked at the San Antonio Zoo.