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01-04-13, 11:24 AM
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Re: BP not good beginner snake
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Originally Posted by Corey209
Every king I've held was nice, unless you mean aesthetically.
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No I ment temperament, it seems like all the ones Ive been around launch out or are just plain NASTY
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01-04-13, 11:29 AM
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Re: BP not good beginner snake
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Originally Posted by dinosaurdammit
No I ment temperament, it seems like all the ones Ive been around launch out or are just plain NASTY
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That's strange I haven't had any problems with them but whenever someone held my king they'd ask if she was nice first.. lol
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01-04-13, 11:36 AM
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slainte mhath
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Re: BP not good beginner snake
i agree with you mate,ball pythons can be finecky eaters,that don't move around a lot on display,its sad that 1 ball python has put you off snake keeping...
if you are willing to give it another go...
i would recomend a Carpet Python...
hardy species,easy to keep
most of the time out hanging of a branch,come in all sorts of colours and patterns
great feeding responses
either start with a hatchling and you will get to know the snake,or get an established calm adult from a reliable source
i wish you all the best in your fresh start mate
cheers shaun
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01-04-13, 11:52 AM
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Re: BP not good beginner snake
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Originally Posted by Corey209
That's strange I haven't had any problems with them but whenever someone held my king they'd ask if she was nice first.. lol
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Some can just be nasty just like any animal but I have only seemed to be exposed to the psychos of the snake world and I have never seen a mean boa either, it might be prejudice though :P
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01-04-13, 12:13 PM
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Re: BP not good beginner snake
I have 4 ball pythons care is quite easy and all are great eaters patience imo is the key! Also getting established feeders is a big requirement many low life breeders just want to make a buck and will sell it anyway figuring it will eat sooner or later!
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01-04-13, 02:21 PM
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Morelia Enjoyus Maximus
Join Date: Oct-2011
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Re: BP not good beginner snake
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Originally Posted by shaunyboy
i agree with you mate,ball pythons can be finecky eaters,that don't move around a lot on display,its sad that 1 ball python has put you off snake keeping...
if you are willing to give it another go...
i would recomend a Carpet Python...
hardy species,easy to keep
most of the time out hanging of a branch,come in all sorts of colours and patterns
great feeding responses
either start with a hatchling and you will get to know the snake,or get an established calm adult from a reliable source
i wish you all the best in your fresh start mate
cheers shaun
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I was waiting for someone to say this. I am biased but yeah carpets are great. Want excitement? Get a baby JCP. They can be nippy,fast,hungry,great to watch and will keep you involved. You can most likely find a sub adult or adult if you want to skip the taming.
Carpets are my favorite over boas kings gophers and royals.
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01-04-13, 02:24 PM
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Diesel the pumpkin killer
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Re: BP not good beginner snake
It saddens me to say I have never held a carpet.. I need to change that.
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01-04-13, 02:25 PM
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Twist and Shout
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Re: BP not good beginner snake
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Originally Posted by Gungirl
It saddens me to say I have never held a carpet.. I need to change that.
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Holding a JCP after being used to my BP is how I became an addict..
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01-04-13, 02:26 PM
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Diesel the pumpkin killer
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Re: BP not good beginner snake
No more snakes until I move but then.. Oh boy... lol
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01-04-13, 02:44 PM
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slainte mhath
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Re: BP not good beginner snake
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Originally Posted by Gungirl
It saddens me to say I have never held a carpet.. I need to change that.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Gungirl
No more snakes until I move but then.. Oh boy... lol
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be carefull pal.....
Carpet Pythons are very addictive..
even touching one can have you hooked
cheers shaun
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01-04-13, 02:48 PM
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Diesel the pumpkin killer
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Re: BP not good beginner snake
I honestly don't see me ever owning one. I want to get into one specific snake ( ATB) and possibly breed later on. Carpets just aren't for me...
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01-04-13, 02:55 PM
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Re: BP not good beginner snake
Corn snakes. No other questions.
Size? They stay relatively small and slim so anyone can handle one and keep one in a relatively small enclosure/tub/fish cage.
Temperment? Very rarely ever do anything aside from being peaceful. I personally side with SSSnakes that a sub adult is the best choice regardless of species. Well established feeders and can tell how it is around people and handling.
Colour? EVERY colour under the sun has been done or can be done.
Feeding? Super easy. Never have to go bigger than mice really and usually doesn't take a hiatus from eating like ball pythons do.
Housing? Super easy as stated above. Can be kept in simple enclosures or more elaborate. Doesn't need the commitment that retics or other large species do. Even the dwarfs/super dwarfs.
Price? They can be had from free to hundreds of dollars.
Reason that kings or milks don't get the same level of beginner? I've always found them to be far more flighty than corns, hatchlings to adults. As well as, no body wants to reach into an enclosure where the snake thinks food first and you MAY be bitten. They also tend to poop more on you than a corn.
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01-04-13, 03:30 PM
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Re: BP not good beginner snake
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Originally Posted by Aaron_S
Corn snakes
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You can't get around corns, but with one exception: They hide a lot. If you want an easy snake that you can see, I would recommend garters. They are otherwise just as easy to maintain as corns. While corns are the better snakes to handle, garters are more fun to watch.
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01-04-13, 03:36 PM
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Re: BP not good beginner snake
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Originally Posted by Kettennatter
You can't get around corns, but with one exception: They hide a lot. If you want an easy snake that you can see, I would recommend garters. They are otherwise just as easy to maintain as corns. While corns are the better snakes to handle, garters are more fun to watch.
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I have experienced quite the opposite with the hundreds of corns I've seen in my days. It's true that garters are solid but the corns are just as active as they are also diurnal.
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01-04-13, 05:07 PM
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Re: BP not good beginner snake
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Originally Posted by Gungirl
It saddens me to say I have never held a carpet.. I need to change that.
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Am I tho only one who giggled at this?
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