Looking for an active reptile, thats easy to handle as well

[Nourdmrolnmt1]

ive had experience with my gf's BP (cobredos, that was me posting earlier with the changing of the cage). however i want a reptile thats easy enough to care for, but also more active than a B.P. however handling should be possible.

what would you suggest?

Thank you so much for my help with the original purchase of the B.P. for her. you guys have been great.

[krackerJack]

Imo a corn snake would be a good choice.There easy to take care of and very docile.They dont get too big.Also there are a lot of morphs available.

[Nourdmrolnmt1]

Imo a corn snake would be a good choice.There easy to take care of and very docile.They dont get too big.Also there are a lot of morphs available.

id prefer B.P sized if possible for a snake, or a lizard but i think the lizards arent quite as handleable as snakes are.

[Shelby]

Handleable active lizards would be something like a leopard gecko, crested gecko, bearded dragon, or ackie monitor.

snakes.. you want something fatter like a BP? Corn snakes can get 4-5' long, just not so thick as a BP. There are lots of different colubrids that are nice.. kings, milks, rat snakes etc.

You could look into jungle carpet pythons, brazilian rainbow boas, hog island boas.. etc.

[Nourdmrolnmt1]

how are jungle carpet pythons are they as "picky" for cages as are B.P's im sure i could read the care sheet if i see one.

[daniel1983]

Why not a lizard instead of a snake? Get you a beardie or ackie

[Shelby]

Picky? All snakes need proper temperatures and humidity.. but JCP aren't so shy. Especially babies will spend a lot of time hanging out on a branch if provided, but hides are still necessary. You can use a tank as long as you cover most of the lid to keep heat and humidity in.

It is fairly common for baby JCP to be a bit nippy, but if you have the patience, you will likely be rewarded with a beautiful yellow and black docile python.

[kavmon]

i vote for a bearded dragon too! very hardy, and you can handle them all you want.



vaughn

[JimiSnakes]

I vote BCI

[Nourdmrolnmt1]

how much are Jungle Carpets? and what are we looking at for bearded dragons?