New snake recommendations please!

regi375 · 09-06-17, 09:57 PM

After dealing with tiny noodles for a while, I want one thats a bit bigger. It needs to be less than 12 feet (state laws), and I don't want a retic or burm. I don't want a ball python either, already have one and just getting her to eat is a battle. As such I'd prefer a species that isn't known to be prone to eating issues. Also, I want a species that's fairly confident and docile. Looks really aren't an issue for me. Just wanted to see what y'all would get and what you maybe have for some feedback. Thank you!

Captain837 · 09-06-17, 10:37 PM

Small budget-woma python
Big budget-blackhead python

**EL Ziggy** · 09-06-17, 11:48 PM

Boa, Bull Snake, Coastal Carpet Python, Bredli Python, Olive Python. All big beautiful snakes but not too big.

dannybgoode · 09-07-17, 12:18 AM

Olives may get bigger than 12' - not often but they have been recorded at 14'+

Sticking with Liasis sp. though - Liasis mackloti would be my suggestion.

Agree also that M bredli are lovely snakes

regi375 · 09-07-17, 12:48 AM

Not willing to risk it with the olives. As for boas, is there certain ones that you'd suggest?

toddnbecka · 09-07-17, 01:14 AM

I have 22 yearling Dominican red mountain boas available. They usually max out at 7-9' depending on sex, males are the smaller ones. Very docile dispositions, worst they do is musk, never strike or bite IME.
My largest female is currently around 7', and maybe half the girth of my 6' female jungle/IJ cross carpet python, a bit more bulky than my 6' female Everglades rat snake. Males are more slender, pretty close to the Everglades rat all around.
Here's a couple pics of adults, male first, female second.

Yearlings:

Of course, BCI's are more commonly available and easy to get along with as well. I also have a good-size female Dumeril's boa that never misses a meal, but she tends to be moody.

Scubadiver59 · 09-07-17, 08:58 AM

I'll take one! PM going your way shortly...

Magdalen · 09-07-17, 11:26 AM

I know this was posted in the boa forum but people are posting about pythons... sooooo. Russian Rat. I want one myself but no room. Small apartment.

**Aaron_S** · 09-07-17, 12:24 PM

Columbian boas
Rainbow boas
Bullsnakes
Pine snakes
Hogg Island boa

dannybgoode · 09-07-17, 12:52 PM

Chilabothrus angulifer (Cuban boa) and Chilabothrus subflavus (Jamaican boa) if you can find either are awesome too.

Angulifer do have the one of the worst musks known to man and are often keen to demonstrate its potency but they're incredible creatures.

Scubadiver59 · 09-07-17, 12:53 PM

Only two left from your list, Aaron...a Columbian and Rainbow. Don't both of those require a bit more humidity than the other boas?

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Originally Posted by Aaron_S

Columbian boas
Rainbow boas
Bullsnakes
Pine snakes
Hogg Island boa

Jim Smith · 09-07-17, 04:40 PM

I suggest you consider a Brazilian Rainbow Boa. Absolutely stunningly beautiful snakes, mild mannered (from my experience) great eaters, and max out at just a bit over six feet for a large one.

**Aaron_S** · 09-08-17, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Scubadiver59

Only two left from your list, Aaron...a Columbian and Rainbow. Don't both of those require a bit more humidity than the other boas?

Yes but I believe both to be managable amounts of increased humidity.

regi375 · 09-08-17, 08:47 PM

Brazilian Rainbow Boas are on my ever growing list. I just don't feel like I've got the experience or setup necessary to keep one at the moment. I'm probably going to go with a BCC/BCI. Any suggestions for a subspecies or a similar species? Personally, I prefer darker colors and red but any suggestion is welcome.

dannybgoode · 09-09-17, 04:13 AM

If you want red in your boa then a true Bcc is the way to go. Beautiful snakes but more delicate than a bci.

To be honest brb's aren't difficult at all. You just need to keep the humidity right. Other than than they're as easy as anything else really.