first snake

snakeman92 · 09-01-02, 07:51 PM

i was wonding what would be a better first snake a ball python or a carpet

PoiSoNouS · 09-01-02, 08:03 PM

I dont have any experience with ball python but I just LOVE Irian Jaya Carpets. Doesnt need too much care and are lovely

snakeman92 · 09-01-02, 08:04 PM

ok

could u give me a good web site on them to see what i need to do

PoiSoNouS · 09-01-02, 08:08 PM

Here... Irian Jaya Carpet Python

http://www.vpi.com/8VPICareSheets/Py...ythonMaint.htm

snakeman92 · 09-01-02, 08:14 PM

i was looking at some all ready and i think that jungle will be better because they dont need such big cages do u know any thing about them

PoiSoNouS · 09-02-02, 01:46 AM

humm.. I know that jungles grow bigger than irian jaya

Irian Jaya are subspecies of jungles.. so they must be very similar...

Linds · 09-02-02, 08:08 AM

I would defintiely not recommend a jungle carpet as a first snake. Somewhat variable in temperament but often leaning towards high strung animals. Personally I don't think carpets or ball pythons make very good first snakes, but if you were set on one or the other I would have to go with a cb Ball Python.......... I elaborated on this topic in your post in the General Python Forum....

Jeff_Favelle · 09-02-02, 11:26 AM

If you simply MUST have a Boid, get a CB Ball. Even CB Boa constrictos are good, if you can be ready for their eventual size.

Or you could get a colubrid. They are basically bullet-proof.