Bull Snakes?

Hey everyone,

Does anyone here have experience with bull snakes? The reason I ask, is my friend who has an almost adult bull wants to get rid of it because he is moving to Mexico. The snakes is very tame, they even let their 5 year old handle it (probably not the safest idea I know..). It would be really easy to take care of because bulls are native here so the set up is not a problem, I just want to know if there is anything special I should look out for.

Thanks guys! :w00t:

I have a snow morph Bull and he's a super easy keeper: never refuses, easy to handle, and pretty bomb proof for husbandry. My only thing with him is that he is super loud when he bluffs: his hisses are louder than any of my other snakes! It sounds like yours is already super laid back but just know that they are sometimes known to be big bluffers but most are very well mannered.

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What size of tank are you using? The bull I'm looking at is about 5' long, should I do a 40 gal or splurge on a 50 because he is going to grow a bit more.

I don't use tanks but 41qt tubs seem to be the norm for these guys, I'm personally contemplating a 4' AP cage for my guy though since he's pretty active. I would give more room if you can.

Cool, thanks man! I'll post some pictures soon!

Depending on the locality of the bull, you are going to need a 4' cage. A 5' long male sayi is not done growing..............

These are not ball pythons. They are active with quick metabolisms. You need to provide it with as much space as you can.

I keep my adult pits in 66"x30"x9" drawers.

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Originally Posted by Skiploder

Depending on the locality of the bull, you are going to need a 4' cage. A 5' long male sayi is not done growing..............

These are not ball pythons. They are active with quick metabolisms. You need to provide it with as much space as you can.

I keep my adult pits in 66"x30"x9" drawers.

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Hey Skiploder I apologize man I tried to send you a PM but it said your box was full. I was the one that posted about construction management. Let me know if I can shoot you a quick PM or Email or something.

Could I use sand for his tank?

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Originally Posted by SgtZabka

Could I use sand for his tank?

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Sand is generally frowned upon as a snake substrate; if you're looking for something that won't contribute to high humidity, try newspaper/paper towel or aspen.

EDIT: Always nice to run into fellow Greeks on the web. University of Pittsburgh ΣAE here.

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Originally Posted by BLM94

Sand is generally frowned upon as a snake substrate; if you're looking for something that won't contribute to high humidity, try newspaper/paper towel or aspen.

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Even when its natural habitat is desert?