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Burium · 04-23-04, 06:34 AM

Okay all maybe you can help me. My husband and I own 0:0:1 corn snake, and in a week we will have a trio of crested gecko's. This being said I still consider us newbies in the herp world. We would like to expand our collection by getting a boa or python of some sort. I was wondering if there is a smallish (4ft or less) boa/python that is fairly docile and good for beginners. I was also wondering if there is a comprehensive web-site listing info on ALL of the boa and python species. I'm at a loss on what to search for since the only boa I'm familiar with is the original general boa constrictor. Pythons I have no clue about. Any and all info is greatly appreciated. Thanks.

Kelly

snake_goth · 04-23-04, 06:40 AM

ball pythons are good, dont grow that big and are realy docile heres a care sheet on them http://www.newenglandreptile.com/CareBall.html

anacondaman · 04-23-04, 03:08 PM

everyone goes for the ball python.....of course it is because they are great for beginners with the odd bad feeding habits......i say go for something a bit more interesting (my opinion) like a rosy boa or a kenyan....they stay small and they are really easy to keep, also, none are too expensive

adam

anacondaman · 04-23-04, 03:09 PM

check out centralpets.com and go to reptiles....none of their caresheets are to in depth, but they show a range of python and boa species

lostwithin · 04-23-04, 03:16 PM

Ball pythons are great even though some have feeding problems, (* not impossible just some are picky) I would suggest them, you should also look up Children’s pythons, ant hill pythons, and spotted pythons, all very similar stay small est. You might find them more interesting.
Devon

Burium · 04-23-04, 04:34 PM

Thank you very much. I've checked them all out and now I can say that I can't decide which would be best suited for us. They all seem like good options. I guess it comes down to what is available to us here. If you have anymore suggestions feel free to post. Thanks again.

Kelly