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12-25-12, 02:03 AM
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Re: Best Snake Pets: what are your opinions?
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Originally Posted by Ridge Runner_20
My two faves are boas and kingsnakes, hands down. IMHO, most boa constrictor (ssp.) tend to be slightly more docile than the average getula (ssp.) king, however, the thought of a 6'+, 20 lb.+ animal can be a bit daunting to some. For the above reasons, I've really come to love the mexicana complex kings, the thayeri ssp. (variable, Neuvo Leon) in particular. Beautifully colored, small in size (3' max), generally good feeders, and sweet tempered, I really believe this is one of the most underrated snakes in the pet trade. Great little snakes!
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I'm sorry to ask - I'm sure this is obvious to snake people - but what does "ssp." mean?
~Maggot
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12-25-12, 02:27 AM
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Re: Best Snake Pets: what are your opinions?
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I'm sorry to ask - I'm sure this is obvious to snake people - but what does "ssp." mean?
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12-25-12, 02:48 AM
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Re: Best Snake Pets: what are your opinions?
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Oh, thank you. 
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12-25-12, 03:25 AM
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Re: Best Snake Pets: what are your opinions?
Corns and boa's are better "pets"... But if its a hobbie to you as we'll as pets then the best snake is whichever interests/fascinates you the most.
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12-25-12, 04:43 AM
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Diesel the pumpkin killer
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Re: Best Snake Pets: what are your opinions?
No such thing as a best pet... It truly depends on the persons money,space, time and interests.
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12-25-12, 04:53 AM
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Re: Best Snake Pets: what are your opinions?
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No such thing as a best pet... It truly depends on the persons money,space, time and interests.
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^^^^^^^^^^this^^^^^^^^^^^
I prefer Natricine snakes myself. (I keep Thamnophis, Nerodia, Storeria & Natrix)
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12-25-12, 08:18 AM
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Re: Best Snake Pets: what are your opinions?
Carpet pythons all the way baby!!!
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12-25-12, 08:24 AM
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Re: Best Snake Pets: what are your opinions?
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Originally Posted by Gungirl
No such thing as a best pet... It truly depends on the persons money,space, time and interests.
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Ditto.
Although when I think of "pet," I think of the conventional definition and the "pet store" customer demographic; something easy to care for and easy to handle. Even with that criteria, there are still a lot of species to choose from.
Obviously, arboreal boas/pythons (Ex: GTPs and ATBs), Asian ratsnakes, etc. probably aren't the best "pets."
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12-25-12, 10:02 AM
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Twist and Shout
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Re: Best Snake Pets: what are your opinions?
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Carpet pythons all the way baby!!!
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This!
I didn't think that there was a "best" either, until Spot came into my life. 
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12-25-12, 10:59 AM
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Re: Best Snake Pets: what are your opinions?
Actually, I shall clarify...
My dogs and cats are my pets.
My reptiles are captive specimens.
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12-26-12, 06:26 AM
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Re: Best Snake Pets: what are your opinions?
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Originally Posted by infernalis
Actually, I shall clarify...
My dogs and cats are my pets.
My reptiles are captive specimens.
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There ya go! 
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12-26-12, 07:03 AM
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Re: Best Snake Pets: what are your opinions?
Asking best pet is like asking hat is the best car, there are just too many personal variables to take in to consideration to be able to answer.
To me GTP's are my best snake pet and i would love more - but i have the knowledge and experience to keep them at this point in time.
For me the BEST car is one that has space not only to fit my large frame into easily but also that will fit my wheelchair too, for others it is a mni as they are easy to get around town in and for others it would be a ferrari as they are sporty and help you show off.
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12-26-12, 07:29 AM
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Re: Best Snake Pets: what are your opinions?
Carpet pythons have my vote.
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12-26-12, 07:32 AM
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Re: Best Snake Pets: what are your opinions?
Aren't hognose snakes pretty low maintenance?
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12-26-12, 08:29 AM
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Re: Best Snake Pets: what are your opinions?
I'm glad you put Rosy Boa in the #1 spot. I would say more specifically, male rosies, because they are even calmer than the females (I've heard from other rosy owners that the females are (sometimes) nippy during shed, breeding season, etc.) In my opinion rosies are one of the most underrated snakes out there.
Also glad Ball Pythons are on the list, definitely belong there. They are one of the most popular snakes for a reason.
My list would go like this: Rosy, Corn, Garter and BP. 
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