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[Starbuck]

i would go with a rosy boa; they are hefty enough to not instill a fear of them wriggling away/spazzing out, but small enough that even a child can handle them by themselves. they also have tiny little heads and cute faces.

I also think they are neat becuase they are slightly more endemic than the KSBs so you can talk about adaptations to predators (blunt tail, live underground etc) in N.A., vs africa
9not that KSBs dont have those adaptations too...). that being said, KSBs tend to be a bit more flashy and have lots of cool morphs... Get both? lol
I believe that there is such a thing as too small of a snake for newbies/folks that might be afraid, and i think rosy's fit the spot perfectly

[Hurrok]

Ball or corn, however corns can be fairly active so unless that's what you are looking for than go for a ball. Any ball that is handled a lot will be puppy tame and out of all my ball pythons, one has bit me, and that one just has an attitude. Everyone else is good though

Rosy boas are good too, Childrens or Spotted pythons are on the smaller side as well.

[smy_749]

you guys are cheating now, he said adult size of 2 feet ish. :P not fair.

[Starbuck]

i wouldn't go with ball OR corn... corns are big ("big"? lol) and look like a typical 'snake' that might scare people. Balls are over-represented, and yes they look cute, but they also get kind of big... and, just... how could anyone possibly ever be scared of a rosy? OR a ksb????

I've also found rosys to be just a little bit more active than Bps, so they will actually move when handled, not just wait for it to be over :P

let us know what you decide, i guess

[possum]

Originally Posted by BryanB

So far I like the rosy and kenyan ideas but keep them coming I like options

Rosy boas are a great choice as they get about 3' max (females bigger than males) and are slow-moving...that's where a garter snake is a poor choice, too active.

Another great choice (& best, I think) is a c/b Trans Pecos ratsnake. As adults they stay about 4' or so, and they are slow-moving, curious & docile snakes...I've had some that would even take food carefully from my hands. Super pets. Took one of mine to a meet & greet recently, he was a hit.

Aussie spotted pythons stay small and handle well too...except they tend to be VERY clingy...for someone afraid of snakes, could be a nightmare? You want a laid back snake that also lets go, lol.