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Old 01-04-13, 11:24 AM   #31
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Every king I've held was nice, unless you mean aesthetically.
No I ment temperament, it seems like all the ones Ive been around launch out or are just plain NASTY
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Old 01-04-13, 11:29 AM   #32
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No I ment temperament, it seems like all the ones Ive been around launch out or are just plain NASTY
That's strange I haven't had any problems with them but whenever someone held my king they'd ask if she was nice first.. lol
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Re: BP not good beginner snake

i agree with you mate,ball pythons can be finecky eaters,that don't move around a lot on display,its sad that 1 ball python has put you off snake keeping...

if you are willing to give it another go...

i would recomend a Carpet Python...

hardy species,easy to keep

most of the time out hanging of a branch,come in all sorts of colours and patterns

great feeding responses

either start with a hatchling and you will get to know the snake,or get an established calm adult from a reliable source

i wish you all the best in your fresh start mate

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That's strange I haven't had any problems with them but whenever someone held my king they'd ask if she was nice first.. lol
Some can just be nasty just like any animal but I have only seemed to be exposed to the psychos of the snake world and I have never seen a mean boa either, it might be prejudice though :P
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Old 01-04-13, 12:13 PM   #35
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Re: BP not good beginner snake

I have 4 ball pythons care is quite easy and all are great eaters patience imo is the key! Also getting established feeders is a big requirement many low life breeders just want to make a buck and will sell it anyway figuring it will eat sooner or later!
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i agree with you mate,ball pythons can be finecky eaters,that don't move around a lot on display,its sad that 1 ball python has put you off snake keeping...

if you are willing to give it another go...

i would recomend a Carpet Python...

hardy species,easy to keep

most of the time out hanging of a branch,come in all sorts of colours and patterns

great feeding responses

either start with a hatchling and you will get to know the snake,or get an established calm adult from a reliable source

i wish you all the best in your fresh start mate

cheers shaun

I was waiting for someone to say this. I am biased but yeah carpets are great. Want excitement? Get a baby JCP. They can be nippy,fast,hungry,great to watch and will keep you involved. You can most likely find a sub adult or adult if you want to skip the taming.
Carpets are my favorite over boas kings gophers and royals.
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It saddens me to say I have never held a carpet.. I need to change that.
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Old 01-04-13, 02:25 PM   #38
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It saddens me to say I have never held a carpet.. I need to change that.
Holding a JCP after being used to my BP is how I became an addict..
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No more snakes until I move but then.. Oh boy... lol
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No more snakes until I move but then.. Oh boy... lol

be carefull pal.....

Carpet Pythons are very addictive..

even touching one can have you hooked

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I honestly don't see me ever owning one. I want to get into one specific snake ( ATB) and possibly breed later on. Carpets just aren't for me...
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Re: BP not good beginner snake

Corn snakes. No other questions.

Size? They stay relatively small and slim so anyone can handle one and keep one in a relatively small enclosure/tub/fish cage.

Temperment? Very rarely ever do anything aside from being peaceful. I personally side with SSSnakes that a sub adult is the best choice regardless of species. Well established feeders and can tell how it is around people and handling.

Colour? EVERY colour under the sun has been done or can be done.

Feeding? Super easy. Never have to go bigger than mice really and usually doesn't take a hiatus from eating like ball pythons do.

Housing? Super easy as stated above. Can be kept in simple enclosures or more elaborate. Doesn't need the commitment that retics or other large species do. Even the dwarfs/super dwarfs.

Price? They can be had from free to hundreds of dollars.

Reason that kings or milks don't get the same level of beginner? I've always found them to be far more flighty than corns, hatchlings to adults. As well as, no body wants to reach into an enclosure where the snake thinks food first and you MAY be bitten. They also tend to poop more on you than a corn.
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You can't get around corns, but with one exception: They hide a lot. If you want an easy snake that you can see, I would recommend garters. They are otherwise just as easy to maintain as corns. While corns are the better snakes to handle, garters are more fun to watch.
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You can't get around corns, but with one exception: They hide a lot. If you want an easy snake that you can see, I would recommend garters. They are otherwise just as easy to maintain as corns. While corns are the better snakes to handle, garters are more fun to watch.
I have experienced quite the opposite with the hundreds of corns I've seen in my days. It's true that garters are solid but the corns are just as active as they are also diurnal.
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It saddens me to say I have never held a carpet.. I need to change that.
Am I tho only one who giggled at this?
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