Snakes approximately ten feet in length.

Sin · 10-07-14, 09:00 PM

What's up, everyone? New here to the forum! I've been searching around the internet and throught multiple forums, and haven't been able to find an answer..

So, I've always had an extreme interest in the Burmese and Reticulated Pythons. A few weeks ago at a Reptile Show in Sacramento, I almost bought an albino for $20.. It was so hard not too, I had to leave because I knew I was going to get it if I stayed. The only aspect I find undesireable, and what would become an issue, is having to have a three man team to let the baby out to play. Usually, it's just myself and a girl or two..

This brings me to my question; What snakes could I adopt that achieve a maximum length of about ten, maybe twelve feet?
I would really appreciate any advice I could get.

Thanks a lot,
Sin.

toddnbecka · 10-07-14, 11:48 PM

Red tail boa is the first one that comes to mind. Usually have a great disposition, easy to care for, all around recommended for a first snake.

Lankyrob · 10-08-14, 02:35 AM

Coastal carpet would get my vote.

Mikoh4792 · 10-08-14, 02:39 AM

Scrub pythons, red tail boas. Coastals can get that large, but it's rare.

**Tsubaki** · 10-08-14, 03:50 AM

Super dwarf retics are also a possibility, mind yourself they can be really feisty though.

Pirarucu · 10-08-14, 07:48 AM

Dwarf varieties of both retics and burms exist, most other options have been said already. A male Yellow Anaconda might be an option too.

**millertime89** · 10-08-14, 10:37 AM

Dwarf and superdwarf retics and combinations thereof stay under your target range and have a slender body. You can also get half dwarf and dwarf burms but the pure dwarf burms are little chainsaws (I've had two and they're both very temperamental). If you're ok spending some money you can even get dwarf and superdwarf crosses in albino, but look to see what % dwarf or superdwarf they are. Generally speaking 50% dwarf and up and 37.5% superdwarf (unless there is dwarf/superdwarf crossed in with either) will stay below that size. 50% dwarf burms will stay below that as well and can also be found in a variety of morphs. If the breeder doesn't list the dwarf/superdwarf % ask, if they won't tell you walk away because they're probably trying to scam you. Try to at least see pictures of the parents as well.

I would be very leary of someone selling an albino retic for $20. That smells really suspicious to me. Those are $200+ animals and IMO shouldn't be sold at a price a 4 year old with an allowance can purchase.

metalcopper · 10-08-14, 04:50 PM

Boas, in my experience, like to climb and grab more, they try to hang on to you and they are very strong for their size; they are great pets and have nice dispositions. Burms, again, in my experience, are very mellow and slow, and just casually move around. I own both species, Burms are my favorite by far. A male Burm is slimmer and can be around 10 to 12 feet. If you can handle that size, I recommend Burms.