FIRST snake, possibly a carpet?

MoreliAddict · 09-11-12, 09:46 AM

Just judging from your first post, I think a Carpet Python would be much better snake for you than a Ball Python. I just get the impression that you'll become bored of a Ball Python, especially if it's your only snake.

Carpets are bigger, more active, and like to climb and display themselves if you give them a nice setup.

Ball Pythons spend the vast majority of their time hidden away, they're very sweet and tolerant snakes though.

svuaddict · 09-11-12, 09:45 PM

thats what I was reading, the carpet seems like I would enjoy it so much more!

red ink · 09-11-12, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by svuaddict

thats what I was reading, the carpet seems like I would enjoy it so much more!

Excellent choice mate.... now it's going to be like a kid in a candy store trying to find the one you like the most with the myriad of carpet looks and sizes out there these days.

May I suggest a high yellow JCP such as this one or a nice high red bredli.

Skumbo · 09-26-12, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by MoreliAddict

Just judging from your first post, I think a Carpet Python would be much better snake for you than a Ball Python. I just get the impression that you'll become bored of a Ball Python, especially if it's your only snake.

Carpets are bigger, more active, and like to climb and display themselves if you give them a nice setup.

Ball Pythons spend the vast majority of their time hidden away, they're very sweet and tolerant snakes though.

This is a big reason I'm considering a carpet as my second (and end of me buying snakes for at least a few years). Balls don't do much for me, and I finally saw some really gorgeous carpets at an expo this past weekend and love them. Add that to that they like to hang around displayed well and their heartiness (I didnt know that, so that's a good thing!). I think it would make a great first snake!