Newbie :)

[lovemonroe]

Hey guys how are we all? I have joined this site because I recently got very interested in snakes and well I am looking for one as a pet. Do you have any suggestions as to what would make a great first pet?


P.s I would like a snake that likes to be handled!



Cheers,
Samantha

[TheWinWizard]

I would recommend a corn snake. Lots of morphs, easy care requirements, eat like pigs and are very hand able.

[Cameron Lamb Exotics]

I would either recommend a corn snake ^ or a ball python. Both make great beginner snakes and are usually really handable.

[lady_bug87]

I am also going to throw in Rosy Boas they stay pretty small if size is of any concern. Also Kenyan Sand Boas

[Slim]

Welcome to BP.net!

Well, since this is a ball python forum (actually, this is the ball python forum), I'm going to recommend a ball python. Very easy to handle, manageable size and straight forward husbandry requirements. Of course I'm biased because they're my favorite.

Can't really go wrong with a corn snake either.

[Mike41793]

Welcome! I too am gunna reccomend a ball python. All of the corns ive handled tend to be flighty and dont sit still. If thats what youre looking for then by all means go for a corn or king snake. But if you want a snake that just sits in your lap while you watch tv then go for a ball python. I love mine.

[Kyle7676]

Hey guys how are we all? I have joined this site because I recently got very interested in snakes and well I am looking for one as a pet. Do you have any suggestions as to what would make a great first pet?


P.s I would like a snake that likes to be handled!



Cheers,
Samantha

Hey and welcome to the site !

I would definitely recommend a ball python. Just be careful... they can get addicting.

One thing I would also add is this : Whatever snake you decide on, try to stay away from the pet stores such as Petsmart and Petco. Try to find a local breeder or one from this site. You wont regret it.

[lovemonroe]

Thanks for all your replies! Seeing as I obviously know nothing about snakes haha I'm guessing there is all different types of corn snakes and ball pythons is there all types of breeds or just the one? I would like to google to find out more info on them, preferably good looking ones

I live in Australia would I be able to buy them here?

[C&H Exotic Morphs]

Thanks for all your replies! Seeing as I obviously know nothing about snakes haha I'm guessing there is all different types of corn snakes and ball pythons is there all types of breeds or just the one? I would like to google to find out more info on them, preferably good looking ones

I live in Australia would I be able to buy them here?

First to BP.net! I would also highly recommend a ball python, they make great beginner snakes and come in a TON of different color and pattern morphs. For a good reference check out http://www.worldofballpythons.com/morphs/ you can browse thru the 1300+ different morphs!
As far as owning them in Australia IDK, but there are some members here that are from there and hopefully they will chime in for you.

[sleepygeckos]

I'm a firm believer in the first three: Corn Snake, Leopard Gecko, and Bearded Dragon. The so called "beginner's reptiles" - though be careful, I can't live without a leopard gecko since my first, so like many here, I'm hooked too.

As far as Corn Snakes go, holy cow are there morphs/different colors and patterns. Here is a link to just a few... hundred or so... just click on each name for some example pics LINKY:Corn Snake Morphs

I've always been partial to a Candycane, in person they are very striking!