Prospective Snake Owner Questions! - Page 2

ReptiWoman · 03-21-13, 11:34 AM

What about a brazillian rainbow boa? I know they usually arent best for a first snake but you seem like your doing research and would do the best for it. They stay thinner and the males max out around the size you are looking for. They need a lot of humidity so tubs are perfect for them. I have a male and he is the sweetest thing ever, also when he is out he finds a warm spot by me and curls up and chills.

Kettennatter · 03-21-13, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by TheSuppishOne

What she meant by not-boring is not cute in the face, but feral and intimidating...like a boa...

Be careful that she doesn't suddenly show up with an eastern diamondback. Lol

But seriously, if the likes the "prehistoric" look, a dumeril boa may work nicely.

TheSuppishOne · 03-21-13, 01:03 PM

I don't mind the BRBs, but I think we're settled on a Central American. If I handle him/her enough, then it'll stay calmer, right?

Ideally it would be a Hog Island or Dwarf variety, but I could settle on a male of a more normal size. In talks with a guy for a Costa Rican.

ReptiWoman · 03-21-13, 01:04 PM

I dont personally own any but I have a lot of friends with hog islands and said they are sweethearts.

TheSuppishOne · 03-21-13, 03:23 PM

It looks like Dumeril's are going to be the winners. The wife likes them and the BRB's the best, but I prefer the Dumeril's. You've also said that BRB's are a bit harder for a beginner, so... there we go. =]

**lady_bug87** · 03-21-13, 03:38 PM

Honestly there really is no such thing as 'hard for beginners' as long as you're willing to read and offer an environment that is conducive to the animal thriving any animal will be fine.

I use myself as an example: my GTP was my second snake and I knew next to nothing about their care and to top it off she was an impulse buy so no research before at all. To make matters even more challenging she was sold extremely young (hatched the end of May and I purchased her at the end of June)

She is not only thriving but I happen to know she is one of the healthiest in her clutch.

When I got her home I read constantly and we got her eating properly, her sheds became flawless and she reached her color change right on time