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08-08-13, 12:58 AM
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Hey! I've never owned snakes before! Any suggestions?
To start off, I've never owned any snake before! I probably won't for a little while either :/ my daughter is 4 months old, and my wife is uneasy with snakes (but fine with lizards for some reason?). I'm joining the forum, because: 1. I would love to gain some good snake knowledge and 2. You guys seem like awesome people! I'm patient when it comes to pets (I bred wild caught fragile fish before haha) so I can't wait to meet some of you and get to know you! That's my intro. If you'd like to help me choose a few snakes to learn about, keep reading!
What got me most interested in snakes was my father in law's red tailed boa. I was completely enamored by that snake  it was huge, and not something I want, but I loved it! Some of my favorite snakes are: Ball Pythons, Western Hognoses, and most boas. I've heard boas are harder to take care of though. I love easy going reptiles with nice personalities like Crested Geckos or Bearded Dragons. Any suggestions on some snakes I should research?
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08-08-13, 06:49 AM
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Re: Hey! I've never owned snakes before! Any suggestions?
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08-08-13, 07:02 AM
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Re: Hey! I've never owned snakes before! Any suggestions?
Hi an welcome what about king snakes do u like all snakes or the boa imperticular????
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08-08-13, 07:30 AM
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Re: Hey! I've never owned snakes before! Any suggestions?
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Hi an welcome what about king snakes do u like all snakes or the boa imperticular????
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I like most snakes! I'm not a big fan of King Snakes or Corn Snakes,I'm not sure what it is about them!
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08-08-13, 08:04 AM
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Re: Hey! I've never owned snakes before! Any suggestions?
If you like boas I say go for it. They aren't harder to take care of at all, at least depending on what type of boa you get. There are dwarf boa constrictors( usually island boas) that grow to 3-6 feet, some Bci that get bigger, and bcc that get even bigger! There are also other subspecies that are neat such as longicuada, amarali....etc.
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08-08-13, 08:12 AM
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Re: Hey! I've never owned snakes before! Any suggestions?
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If you like boas I say go for it. They aren't harder to take care of at all, at least depending on what type of boa you get. There are dwarf boa constrictors( usually island boas) that grow to 3-6 feet, some Bci that get bigger, and bcc that get even bigger! There are also other subspecies that are neat such as longicuada, amarali....etc.
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Ya, the Hog Island Boa looked pretty nice! Some of my favorite snakes are Emerald Tree Boas and Green Tree Pythons, however, they are not beginner snakes from what I hear!
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08-08-13, 08:20 AM
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Re: Hey! I've never owned snakes before! Any suggestions?
Welcome to the forum Krieg. I'm partial to colubrids personally (corns, hogs, garters, bulls, milks & kings), especially Cal Kings and Mexican Black Kingsnakes. They're relatively easy to care for, great eaters, pretty docile, don't get too big and they have a lot of really cool morphs and patterns. They're definitely great beginner snakes but fun for experiences keepers too. I must admit that those Columbian boas have piqued my interest lately and I might take the plunge and get one. I hope you find the perfect snake(s) for you.
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08-08-13, 09:22 AM
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Re: Hey! I've never owned snakes before! Any suggestions?
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Ya, the Hog Island Boa looked pretty nice! Some of my favorite snakes are Emerald Tree Boas and Green Tree Pythons, however, they are not beginner snakes from what I hear!
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I can't comment on that since I've never owned those snakes( however I am getting a Gtp very soon), but I have heard they are very sensitive to husbandry mistakes compared to other snakes( higher humidity, lower temperatures)
Take a look at riobravoreptiles.com. This site has some good info on all the different types of boas.
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08-08-13, 09:39 AM
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Re: Hey! I've never owned snakes before! Any suggestions?
Welcome! Can't really comment on the new snake part, I'm not that snake savvy yet 
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08-08-13, 09:42 AM
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Re: Hey! I've never owned snakes before! Any suggestions?
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Ya, the Hog Island Boa looked pretty nice! Some of my favorite snakes are Emerald Tree Boas and Green Tree Pythons, however, they are not beginner snakes from what I hear!
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I got a GTP as my third or fourth snake, everyone told me it was a bad idea but if you are willing to put the work ina nd get a decent vivarium set up properly then they are no harrer than any other snake imo.
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08-08-13, 09:56 AM
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Re: Hey! I've never owned snakes before! Any suggestions?
Agree with rob. I would say not a first snake, but a littlr research and decent funds they arent difficult
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08-08-13, 07:02 PM
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Re: Hey! I've never owned snakes before! Any suggestions?
Welcome to sSNAKESs!
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08-11-13, 12:40 AM
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Re: Hey! I've never owned snakes before! Any suggestions?
Hello and welcome
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08-11-13, 04:47 AM
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Re: Hey! I've never owned snakes before! Any suggestions?
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08-13-13, 06:23 PM
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Re: Hey! I've never owned snakes before! Any suggestions?
Hello and welcome.
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