Burm questions

UserNameIsValid · 12-22-16, 03:01 AM

Hey guys I'm looking into getting a burmese python, but I just have a few questions. Heat tape or heat panel? Do they need a hide? A water bowl? What is best as a hide or water bowl? I only ask because I've seen so many videos where they have neither, and is quite different from my other snakes care. Just want to do thorough research beforehand. Thanks!

dave himself · 12-22-16, 07:08 AM

Just my personal choice on the heat but I'd go for the heat panel. And if this is a juvenile then your better with 2 hides one on the hot end and one at the cool end and some cover for it to move around in to feel safe

. If it's a sub adult, say around 8ft then a hide isn't that important imo, there are people who use hides for bigger burms it's just personal choice and up to the keeper

. You have to have a water bowl no ifs or buts a water bowl is an necessity

UserNameIsValid · 12-22-16, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by dave himself

Just my personal choice on the heat but I'd go for the heat panel. And if this is a juvenile then your better with 2 hides one on the hot end and one at the cool end and some cover for it to move around in to feel safe

. If it's a sub adult, say around 8ft then a hide isn't that important imo, there are people who use hides for bigger burms it's just personal choice and up to the keeper

. You have to have a water bowl no ifs or buts a water bowl is an necessity

thanks a ton!

UserNameIsValid · 12-24-16, 12:01 AM

He's a full grown male at 10ft. What size vision cage should I get die for him?

**Tsubaki** · 12-24-16, 11:25 AM

Just a question, you sure it is a smart idea to start with a 10ft burm as your first larger snake? Especially if since you still have to inform about its basic care?

REM955 · 12-24-16, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Tsubaki

Just a question, you sure it is a smart idea to start with a 10ft burm as your first larger snake? Especially if since you still have to inform about its basic care?

Let me pry further for the sake of argument.
What would be a better first large snake? A female boa? I recall talking a bit about them and would seem to place them a bit smaller than a male burm.
Just my recollection of 2nd hand knowledge.

**Minkness** · 12-24-16, 12:01 PM

I am by no means a word of authority on this as I am just now getting my own 'large' snake, which will still be on the smaller side. However, if a burm is what is desired, perhaps a baby would be best. Something to grow with and experience the sizes of. Otherwise, yes, a large female boa might be a good starter 'giant'.

dave himself · 12-25-16, 02:53 AM

Can I just ask the OP a few questions which never crossed my mind. What kind of snakes do you keep now and what experience do you have with large snakes mate.

David VB · 12-25-16, 05:49 AM

Start with a baby, if it's a burm you want. You'll be thankfull later and that tiny worm will be 10ft in no time, but your experience will be much better

PS : they're normally very chill, but accidents can happen. I can show you pictures of mine who accidentally bit me when he missed his rat

And although it wasn't that bad after all, it's mostly because i stayed calm and didn't pull back. Those things, you can only learn by growing in experience with your snake.

**Tsubaki** · 12-25-16, 06:05 AM

As far as I know UserNameIsValid has a ballpython with whom recently he was still experiencing beginners issues (trouble with humidity? not sure), this is why i am asking if he really think it's a good idea to buy a 10ft male burm as his second snake. Like david said, accidents can happen. My male burm is now 6/7ft and he is usually very well behaved, however he is starting to get intrested in females and sometimes he reacts very defensive. I can imagen if a beginner would buy him of me, they would freak out if he has one of those moments and accidents will happen. (And no he is not for sale!:P)

dave himself · 12-25-16, 09:41 AM

Going from a BP to a 10ft burm is a wee bit of a jump

UserNameIsValid · 12-27-16, 01:05 PM

My ball python had an illness prior to my receiving him, it was no fault of mine. My friend has three male burms, which I have spent a great deal of time with and will be buying the burm off of him. I was only wondering about the pros and cons of heat pads and panels. My friend runs tape, but I've heard it's prone to fires, which I'd rather not risk. And other keepers around me have told me similar things. I understand where you guys think I'm fairly new to keeping reptiles, but i grew up with iguanas (still alive and full of vigor

) and help my friend with his burms. I just wanted a range of opinions. Thanks guys!

Albert Clark · 12-27-16, 03:21 PM

I can imagen if a beginner would buy him of me, they would freak out if he has one of those moments and accidents will happen. (And no he is not for sale!:P)
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@ Tsubaki: Yep! That was going to be my next question, "is he for sale" ? Lol. So much for that...

dave himself · 12-28-16, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by UserNameIsValid

My ball python had an illness prior to my receiving him, it was no fault of mine. My friend has three male burms, which I have spent a great deal of time with and will be buying the burm off of him. I was only wondering about the pros and cons of heat pads and panels. My friend runs tape, but I've heard it's prone to fires, which I'd rather not risk. And other keepers around me have told me similar things. I understand where you guys think I'm fairly new to keeping reptiles, but i grew up with iguanas (still alive and full of vigor

) and help my friend with his burms. I just wanted a range of opinions. Thanks guys!

I hope you can understand our concern mate, no one is getting at you we're just trying to help you. I will say this though giving a hand with these snakes and keeping them are two complete different things imo. Good luck with your new burm and be sure to post pics