Best snake?? - Page 2

CDN_Blood · 03-17-12, 05:19 AM

Rainbow Boas are great first snakes, but don't limit yourself to Brazilians. Columbians can be really stunning, too. I give them a 9 out of 10

Royal Pythons are hard to go wrong with as a first snake also - so full of personality and curiosity. I give them a 9 out of 10.

I'd have to say that out of all the snakes I've kept over the years, the most fun I've had with something different that would make an excellent first snake is my Spotted Python. They start-off small, so you have to be prepared for that, but man-o-man, what personality! They've got all the characteristics of a much larger snake (particularly a Scrub Python) without any of the hassle of keeping a giant. Fascinating to watch, very-very social, extremely curious, totally casual and they make me laugh every time they look at me head-on 'cause they look cross-eyed with those big googlie orange eyes. I give them a 10 out of 10.

Royal Python

Adult Paraguayan Rainbow Boa w/juvenile Columbian Rainbow Boa

Spotted Python

exwizard · 03-17-12, 06:00 AM

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Originally Posted by snakekid6996

Hello everyone

. I have been saving up for a new snake. I was planning on getting a Brizilian rainbow boa, but since I've joined ssnakess I've learened there are a lot more species of snakes kept as pets than I though. I'm still planning on getting a BRB, but I want to hear about some other snakes you all have kept. What is your favorite snake you have ever owned?? I want to keep an open mind and see if I can find any other snakes I like more. Thanks.

BRBs do make great pet snakes and you are right there are other species out there that make wonderful pets as well, my favorite of which is the Dumeril's Boas. On this point, I am in agreemwnt with the German Teddy Bear...

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Why not get a dumeril boa there really good lookers there an lapsnake but can move at times to

They are very docile, easy to take care of, have a great pattern and are great eaters. You couldnt ask for any better traits in a snake.

In addition to these choices theres Macklot's Pythons and Carpet Pythons. Their temperments are very similar. Both are somewhat bitey as babies, both are long and slender, both are active and curious, both tame down very nicely as they mature making them quite fun and both have unique patterns that make them each very pretty. As far as the feeding drive is concerned Macklot's are the quickest and most ferocious of any snakes I have ever had but Carpets feed nicely as well.

Of course the easiest of them all to take care of are Corn snakes. You dont need much heat at all with them and the humidity requirements are not as critical either. They are also great eaters, they're very inexpensive and the variety of morphs is unmatched even by Balls.

Just a few things to think about but if I had to choose one, Id go with a Dum.

marvelfreak · 03-17-12, 06:11 AM

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Originally Posted by snakekid6996

I thought about that, but like you said they are kind of lap snakes. I've held mulitple ball pythons and they just kind of sit there. I don't want anything too crazy, but I'd like it if they moved a little bit more. I also thought about getting a milk snake, but they are kind of like corns and i'd like something a little different.

Carpet Python would be perfect then. They are very curious snakes so when you get them out they are always on the go checking things out. As soon as i walk into the snake room i always at least 4 of my 5 Carpets at there cage doors wanting out. I recommend Carpets.
BRB mine is a very active snake when out of his cage. Like my Carpets he want to check out everything. In his cage i hardly see him unless it's early morning or late at night. I recommend all Rainbows.
Dumeril Boa mine is really active out of is cage and semi active in it. They get to be between 5 to 7 feet and are really sweet nice. Like my Rainbow he loves to burrow. I recommend Dumeril and RTB.

Blood Pythons my male are very lazy and temperamental. My females are a little more active and much mellower and easy to handle than the males. I don't recommend Bloods for beginners.
Yellow Anaconda mine is very active in and out of the cage, but is unpredictable. He can go form being friendly to totally insane in a heartbeat. I don't recommend Anacondas to any one without at least 4 to 5 years experience working with medium to large size Boas or Pythons.

exwizard · 03-17-12, 06:14 AM

Heres some sample pics of all 5 species I have. All my snakes are pets and they are all very handleable. Any choice would work.

CDN_Blood · 03-17-12, 06:31 AM

I'm really surprised how many people are recommending large things as first snakes. That usually ends in some partially grown animal looking for a new home in very little time. My suggestion would be to start with something that doesn't get large.

If that goes well for you and you feel like you can handle something larger after a couple of years, then consider something larger, but starting with something that gets large usually ends poorly because new keepers simply aren't usually prepared for such responsibility - it can be a little overwhelming, so best to start small and nail down those keeping practices before moving to something more demanding.

Honestly, people...c'mon, lol.

Gungirl · 03-17-12, 07:22 AM

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Originally Posted by CDN_Blood

I'm really surprised how many people are recommending large things as first snakes. That usually ends in some partially grown animal looking for a new home in very little time. My suggestion would be to start with something that doesn't get large.

If that goes well for you and you feel like you can handle something larger after a couple of years, then consider something larger, but starting with something that gets large usually ends poorly because new keepers simply aren't usually prepared for such responsibility - it can be a little overwhelming, so best to start small and nail down those keeping practices before moving to something more demanding.

Honestly, people...c'mon, lol.

The OP already stated that they do have a corn and wanted something larger though... I normally suggest starting with corns or royals but seeing as they want a larger more active snake then I agree with some of the recommendations made.

CK SandBoas · 03-17-12, 07:31 AM

Here's a few pics of a couple of my snakes, one is my male BRB, and i also recommend Kenyan Sand Boas as well, though they are a tad bit smaller than a BRB

alessia55 · 03-17-12, 08:42 AM

"a tad", lol Chris

I still say BRB, dumeril, or Ball python is the way to go

Ridge Runner_20 · 03-17-12, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by BarelyBreathing

Hogg Island boa!!! This is your new snake!

GREAT call!! My little Hog Island girl is awesome! VERY good temperment, great feeder, and really a pleasure to keep. I also love their ability to change color phases depending upon time of day. Very cool! And like BarelyBreathing said, males top out at about 5'-5.5', females about 6'-6.5'. Find a reputable breeder and make sure you're getting a PURE Hog Island, and you're good to go!

RR_20 (Mike)

Skumbo · 03-17-12, 12:00 PM

BRB's are great!

My two favorite snakes (my third is blood pythons but I'm waiting a bit, i'd rather have more experience before jumping into one of those) would be black milk snakes and BRB's.

BMS's are super calm, easy to care for (adults don't even need heat, just high 60's at night, low-mid 70's during the day, which is normal "room temp" in most houses!

As for BRB's theyre a tiny bit harder to care for, need more humidity, a humid hide, etc. nothing hard if you dont do the research. They're also a bit nippier at first. My BMS smelled my nose (his tongue flicked me it tickled really bad and was adorable lol!) and then climbed on my and was like yay you're warm when i got him, while my BRB tried to bite my face, lol!

That said, individuals will vary, but if you want a BRB i recommend David from rainbowsrus, hes awesome!

Doris (My brb, dur)

and Genghis, my BMS:

(He'll be huge and solid black eventually lol, they're the biggest milk snake by a good margin)

snakekid6996 · 03-17-12, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by BarelyBreathing

Size: 4-7 feet (females are larger than males)
Humidity: 60%
Temperatures: Hot spot-95f, cool end-75f

Thank you

you might have just found my new snake. How much do they cost and do you know how I could order one in?? Any websites you have used and trust??

snakekid6996 · 03-17-12, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Skumbo

BRB's are great!

My two favorite snakes (my third is blood pythons but I'm waiting a bit, i'd rather have more experience before jumping into one of those) would be black milk snakes and BRB's.

BMS's are super calm, easy to care for (adults don't even need heat, just high 60's at night, low-mid 70's during the day, which is normal "room temp" in most houses!

As for BRB's theyre a tiny bit harder to care for, need more humidity, a humid hide, etc. nothing hard if you dont do the research. They're also a bit nippier at first. My BMS smelled my nose (his tongue flicked me it tickled really bad and was adorable lol!) and then climbed on my and was like yay you're warm when i got him, while my BRB tried to bite my face, lol!

That said, individuals will vary, but if you want a BRB i recommend David from rainbowsrus, hes awesome!

Doris (My brb, dur)

and Genghis, my BMS:

(He'll be huge and solid black eventually lol, they're the biggest milk snake by a good margin)

I love your BRB

beautiful

Ridge Runner_20 · 03-18-12, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by snakekid6996

Thank you

you might have just found my new snake. How much do they cost and do you know how I could order one in?? Any websites you have used and trust??

You should be able to find a very nice Hog Island for about $100-$150, but shipping will probably be extra unless you can find a local breeder. I would check out Rio Bravo Reptiles and Cutting Edge Herps, although as much as I tried, I had NO response whatsoever from the latter. But Gus Rentfro (Rio Bravo) and Vin Russo (Cutting Edge) are at the top of the heap for Hog Island breeding, so their animals will be unquestionably pure. You might also check out various internet classified sites and do some research on breeders with animals for sale. That's how I found my Hog Island, and as luck would have it, the breeder was just 2 hours from my home. Anyway, best of luck, and I KNOW you will enjoy a Hog Island. GREAT boas!

RR_20 (Mike)

knox · 03-18-12, 10:54 AM

The Black Milk has overtaken the Okeetee Corn as my favorite snake.

They are kept at 74 - 76 degrees.
They get up to 6 feet or more.
They change from tri colors to shiny black.
They are docile.
They are GREAT eaters!

snakekid6996 · 03-19-12, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Ridge Runner_20

You should be able to find a very nice Hog Island for about $100-$150, but shipping will probably be extra unless you can find a local breeder. I would check out Rio Bravo Reptiles and Cutting Edge Herps, although as much as I tried, I had NO response whatsoever from the latter. But Gus Rentfro (Rio Bravo) and Vin Russo (Cutting Edge) are at the top of the heap for Hog Island breeding, so their animals will be unquestionably pure. You might also check out various internet classified sites and do some research on breeders with animals for sale. That's how I found my Hog Island, and as luck would have it, the breeder was just 2 hours from my home. Anyway, best of luck, and I KNOW you will enjoy a Hog Island. GREAT boas!

RR_20 (Mike)

Thank yu very much

and have you herd of floridaherps?? I've read a few reviews on them and everyone either says they are great or terrible so idk if I should buy anything from them.