Buying a snake...

[Amy1217]

Where would you suggest buying a snake from? There is a great breeder/exotic petshop near me. They are extreemly knowledgable, and breed some great snakes. There is also a Repticon show coming up. I have also heard of online sites that sell great snakes. Any advice for a good BP?

[Slithers]

I want one of Adam Wysocki's Spider Ball Pythons from www.8ballpythons.com Just my 2 cents. Good Luck.

[frankykeno]

Either a very reputable exotics pet store, a good breeder or a good show are all good places to purchase snakes. If possible take a friend along who is knowledgeable about snakes so they can help you judge what is and isn't a healthy snake or know when you are being fed a bit of a "sales" line. If you find a snake you like but aren't sure, you can always ask to place a deposit and then post here for advice on your purchase before finalizing it. Also about what you do need to buy for housing and what you don't need (pet stores will sell you a ton of pretty useless and mostly expensive stuff). Oh also always ask about written health guarantee and if from a pet store, insist on actually witnessing the snake eating as they often tell you it eats when it actually does not.

[bjthomps]

Just my 2 cents....but I stay away from buying from pet stores. Many, many good, reputable breeders on here...I suggest you stick around a bit and form your own opinions of them! If you are investing in a morph, don't be afraid to ask some questions....find out about the snakes lineage and if the breeder has a record of such. And I second the desire for one of those hot little 8BallPython spiders!!

-BT

[Nate]

Where are you from? I will be at the Repticon show here in Orlando comin up in a few weeks. I'll point you to some reputable people I know that will be at the show. Anyone on these boards will advise you to stay away from stores such as Petco. There are plenty of stories on this forum that describe the employees lack of knowledge in the herp field.

In the mean time...check out the caresheets and get all set up and ready to bring it home to a nice comfy place

[BALLISTIC BOAS]

there is only one pet store that i would send any one to. that is because they are awesome. and there are many peps on this site who will agree with me.

www.lllreptile.com

[BALLISTIC BOAS]

i just checked there site for you. right now they have male bp's for 25.00 if a normal is what you want than that is the best deal you will find.
http://lllreptile.com/store/catalog/...-ball-pythons/

[JLC]

There's another petstore I'd happily send people to as well...and that's Zoo Creatures, which is owned and ran by NERD. But of course, you'd have to be at least a day's drive away to make it feasible to go shopping there. They're located in New Hampshire...so if you're in the New England area...lucky you!!!

[stangs13]

www.8ballpythons.com


You cant go wrong! Adam is the MAN! AMAZING customer service! He will take the time to awnnser your questions and responds really quickly! He is a great role model. He is Number 1 in my book.

Give him a call!

[Amy1217]

I checked out both of those sights. I want either a female normal, or a male morph. I am a little bit weary about buying online though. I am going to go to the Repticon show coming up, and hopefully will get a good deal on a snake. If i can't find one there, i will go ahead and get one online, but shipping and such scares me.