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CDN_Blood · 05-22-12, 06:58 AM

Snakes are like tattoos - bet ya can't have just one, and the odds are that you'll eventually end up with both, so that might make the decision a little easier. All you need to consider is which you want first

Brently · 05-22-12, 07:16 AM

I was kinda in the same situation. Have always wanted a snake and finally got to where I could actually have one. I went the boa route. I suggest picking which ever you find most aesthetically pleasing and which ever you be more comfortable with. If you have no plans on having a large selection then you have to be happy with the snake you get. Atleast that is where I am at and those are my 2 cents. Good luck and I hope it all works out for you.

Ryleewolf · 05-22-12, 09:30 AM

Ok Two more questions. First is it stilly to give the snake its own room in away. A room that has activity but not a lot when the snake needs rest. Seconed Live mice or frozen/thawed mice? What one is better?

hellosugaree · 05-22-12, 10:00 AM

Before you get either, I would suggest finding someone who has a full-grown adult so you can see what you're getting into. Baby snakes are all small and cute, but a lot of people don't realize how big they can get. Some boas can get pretty big. Just something to think about. I hope you find all the info you're looking for on here. Welcome to the forum!

Suess · 05-22-12, 01:14 PM

I dont know that I would say ball pythons are boring, just not all that active. My mom finds mine boring because he doesn't move around his tub or eat while she's watching. But with me he's very adventurous, but shy and likes to stay close to me, which is something I love. He's a great pocket snake, he stays in my hood while I do things around the house. I think if you're looking for a /smaller/ snake and something that you can sorta relax with a bit, ball pythons are great. Boas do get big, I had a neighbor with a 12ft albino boa, it was really cool but for a beginner that might be over whelming. It just sorta depends on what you're looking for but I'm sure no matter what you'll end up with you'll love it c:

StudentoReptile · 05-22-12, 01:22 PM

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both pretty boring snakes TBH.

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If you want a relatively small/medium-sized pudgy snake that does nothing 99% of the time, a ball python may be a perfect choice. IMHO, they are one of the most boring pet snakes one could get.

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Although I've got to say, no snake is boring.

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I dont know that I would say ball pythons are boring, just not all that active.

Hey, he asked for opinions, didn't he? lol

All in all, I suppose I can't say too much since my first snake was a ball python. However, since then, I have kept many more interesting and entertaining snake species and I don't plan to ever own another BP after Jasper kicks the bucket.

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It just sorta depends on what you're looking for but I'm sure no matter what you'll end up with you'll love it c:

Ditto!

Ivalynfyre · 05-22-12, 01:36 PM

Hi, welcome to the forum. :3

Personally I'd go for the ball python as a starter, they're smaller and therefore at least somewhat more manageable. I have no experience with boa constrictors, but activity-wise with ball pythons, they are pretty lazy, but I never find any of my animals 'boring'.
If one of the reasons you are leaning towards the python is because of size, there are dwarf boas, like hogg island, but that's the only one I know for sure.

bladeblaster · 05-22-12, 01:38 PM

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Hey, he asked for opinions, didn't he? lol

LOL I have a BP and as much as I like it a lot it is a very boring snake. Although I enjoy keeping it lot I just accept the 90% of the time all I see is an empty viv.

StudentoReptile · 05-22-12, 01:54 PM

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LOL I have a BP and as much as I like it a lot it is a very boring snake. Although I enjoy keeping it lot I just accept the 90% of the time all I see is an empty viv.

Finally, we agree on something!

Now is that just your opinion, or a fact, or both?

bladeblaster · 05-22-12, 01:56 PM

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Finally, we agree on something!

Now is that just your opinion, or a fact, or both?

well its my opinion that its a boring snake, but its a fact that I enjoy keeping it

Ivalynfyre · 05-22-12, 02:24 PM

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LOL I have a BP and as much as I like it a lot it is a very boring snake. Although I enjoy keeping it lot I just accept the 90% of the time all I see is an empty viv.

I always see empty cages with my animals during the day, do you ever look at night? My snakes, including Diamond, are always out and about, I hear them knock over stuff in the middle of the night, lol.

Lankyrob · 05-22-12, 03:38 PM

I only ever see my Royal at midnight - within ten minutes either side of midnight he comes out of his hide, tours his viv then goes back in the hide

Ivalynfyre · 05-22-12, 03:59 PM

Diamond generally comes out after I go to bed on weekdays(around 10-11 PM), knocks his cage stuff around, I'm not sure when he goes back to his hide though.
He isn't always a lazy bum when I hold him, not sure if this goes for all BPs, but sometimes he'll 'be like the corn snake' and slither around...

GarterPython · 05-22-12, 05:51 PM

I'm suprised no one said a corn snake yet. If you are looking for an outgoing snake that is more fun to hold and does not get as big as some snakes then a corn snake is perfect. They can be a bit nippy at first but after a while they start to calm down a bit. Mine has never tried to bite me but alot of others have said that there corns are a little bit nippy when a baby. It would really help you replied back and told us a little more information so we can help you out a bit.

infernalis · 05-22-12, 06:05 PM

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Ok Two more questions. First is it stilly to give the snake its own room in away. A room that has activity but not a lot when the snake needs rest. Seconed Live mice or frozen/thawed mice? What one is better?

No it's not "silly" to give a snake a whole room.

However, controlling the climate to match the snakes requirements will be a reall challenge.

Most of us prefer thawed out mice, it's much more ecinomical and dead mice can't fight back and hurt your snake.