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Originally Posted by Karilyne
If you are a responsible pet owner I don't see why you can't safely own large snakes and keep them in the house with your family. I certainly do with my fosters. Now if you aren't feeding it, putting it in a cage it's strong enough to break out of, not handling it to keep it tame, etc...then you have no reason owning a snake period. That is just my 2 cents worth.
If a BHP is something you truly want then you will do the research and work to make that a real possibility. The worst advice I've heard someone give is "start out with something smaller and see if you still want a snake". That's how animals end up abandoned in shelters or wild released. Get a snake you are going to be passionate about. Talk to Derek Roddy or the guy from HLH Reptiles (he has gorgeous Womas as well as BHB).
I have a Woma Python and my 8 year old and I love her to bits. Great snake with a great temperament. Her brother though is a real arse so I would ask the breeder specifically for one with a calmer disposition.
Good luck!
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I'm speaking for myself specifically. I've kept a cranky California King snake for three years (and then someone stole her on a breeding loan), which I don't think makes me an expert on snakes. Do I want to learn from experience with a 10 ft python? For me personally, probably not if I had a small child. I just don't have the knowledge/experience and wouldn't feel comfortable.
They do seem like docile and intelligent animals, but b/c of size and my inexperience with snakes, I doubt I will get one at this point. But I do have a while to make up my mind.
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