Greetings from a cold and windy Wales

Hello folks,

Its a pleasure to find this forum. Some great reading here. I am infact snake-less. Im trying to decide between a Ball Python or Kenyan Sand Boa - which seems to be a common problem for newbie snake owners, like myself. Ive owned fish, dogs, birds, cats and Im now looking to enjoy some snake husbandry ! Always been fascinated by reptiles and I hope to share my journey with this forum in the coming weeks.

Stephen

Welcome to the site!

Welcome! Remember to post pics of your new addition once a decision is made. :)

I feel honored to welcome you to the site from a cold and windy part of Canada! :D

Welcome aboard :welcome: :colbert2:

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Greetings from a cold and windy Wales

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Hmmm, when whales break wind, is it really that cold???? They are warm blooded creatures after all....:D:D:D

Anyhooo... Welcome to the site, I personally recommend ball pythons for a first snake. However corn snakes are very nice as well if you like something a little more active, and boas are great if you like something just a bit larger. Then again carpet pythons are great if you like something large and active. In any case, snakes make great pets.

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Originally Posted by Herp Hugger

I feel honored to welcome you to the site from a cold and windy part of Canada! :D

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Why thank you ! Apart from the similarity of weather, I also love Hockey too !

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Originally Posted by MarkS

Hmmm, when whales break wind, is it really that cold???? They are warm blooded creatures after all....:D:D:D

Anyhooo... Welcome to the site, I personally recommend ball pythons for a first snake. However corn snakes are very nice as well if you like something a little more active, and boas are great if you like something just a bit larger. Then again carpet pythons are great if you like something large and active. In any case, snakes make great pets.

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Lol ! Well there is a lot of wind in Wales ! Trust me, its out diet !

Yes, I am leaning towards trying a Ball Python. They look fantastic and the general consensus is they are docile and fun pets for a beginner. Don't want something to perky. I do have question about heat mats. Ive got the Exo Terra 18 (W) 18 (D) 12 (H) terrarium and Im stumped to which size heat mat to choose - 11inch by 11inch ? or 17inch by 11inch ? Confused ! :rolleye2:

11"x11" should be fine, but the most important thing is how to regulate it. You'll need a thermostat to control the temperature or either one will get too hot without one.

Ive got a nice Habistat thermostat on its way. Thanks so much for the heat mat advice.