Any suggestions on a new snake?

Zosime · 05-14-13, 01:58 PM

I have a ball python at the other house that im moving to, i was holding it the other day and i realised how much i really do like snakes so i want to get another boa or python in the next couple months. I want a python or boa But it cant get super huge it has to be able to feed on atleast jumbo rats or smaller no rabbits. If you have any suggestions let me know.

pdomensis · 05-14-13, 02:02 PM

Carpet python, any species. Coolest snakes ever. Big but not BIG, active but not spazzy. Exotic but no crazy difficult conditions to maintain.

Zosime · 05-14-13, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by pdomensis

Carpet python, any species. Coolest snakes ever. Big but not BIG, active but not spazzy. Exotic but no crazy difficult conditions to maintain.

How big should their cage be?

pdomensis · 05-14-13, 02:06 PM

There are more experienced keepers here that will chime in, but I've got mine in a small modified cabinet, 4' wide, 2' deep, 4' tall.

Zosime · 05-14-13, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by pdomensis

There are more experienced keepers here that will chime in, but I've got mine in a small modified cabinet, 4' wide, 2' deep, 4' tall.

Would that size be your adult enclsoure or baby?

pdomensis · 05-14-13, 02:23 PM

that's for an adult.

sweatshirt · 05-14-13, 02:31 PM

Jungle carpet pythons are awesome. BCIs (BCCs get a bit bigger) are also a good suggestion, but I've seen some that eat small rabbits. If money isn't a factor, Brazilian rainbow boas are pretty epic and beautiful.

Zosime · 05-14-13, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by sweatshirt

Jungle carpet pythons are awesome. BCIs (BCCs get a bit bigger) are also a good suggestion, but I've seen some that eat small rabbits. If money isn't a factor, Brazilian rainbow boas are pretty epic and beautiful.

Money is a factor i dont really want to spend over 100 so if there are any boas or pythons that are nice for under 100 im looking to buy those

Terranaut · 05-14-13, 02:38 PM

Carpets are great. I love mine. You can use a 4x2x2 for most carpets. Some can go in a 3x2x2. Great eaters ,easy husbandry, great assortment of morphs and most are great tempered. They can be nippy as babies but usually grow out of it. You will not be disappointed

pdomensis · 05-14-13, 02:47 PM

I wouldn't go cheap. Take a little time, get properly set up, then get the snake you will want for many many years.

Terranaut · 05-14-13, 03:04 PM

I think as long as you handle it first a $100 JCP would suit you fine.

Bloutitt · 05-14-13, 03:40 PM

You can get a kenyan sand boa? Cheap usually and many different morphs.

Zosime · 05-14-13, 03:42 PM

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You can get a kenyan sand boa? Cheap usually and many different morphs.

Yeah iv seen those before i really like them im going to consider them

boosh96 · 05-14-13, 05:28 PM

I'd suggest a BCI. There's a wide variety of locales that come in different sizes and colors and stuff, although I'm not really sure about the up front price of a lot of them. Come to think of it, I'm pretty sure a male run-of-the-mill Colombian will do fine on a diet of rats. I'm pretty biased because I've had my BCI for a while, and she's just awesome.

Zosime · 05-14-13, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by boosh96

I'd suggest a BCI. There's a wide variety of locales that come in different sizes and colors and stuff, although I'm not really sure about the up front price of a lot of them. Come to think of it, I'm pretty sure a male run-of-the-mill Colombian will do fine on a diet of rats. I'm pretty biased because I've had my BCI for a while, and she's just awesome.

How big is the enclsoure going to be for an adult male?