Albino Burmese Python? Pros and Cons? Need Help from Experts
Hello fellow snake hobbyists! My friend wants to give me an albino burmese python hatchling for:snake: my birthday. Is it a good pet for me? Are there pros and cons?
I am a junior highschool student from the Philippines. I started buying exotic pets just last year and I did'nt regret wasting a lot of money. I started with the insect world with tarantulas, scorpions and centipedes but then it went to turtles then to birds until I discovered the hobby of snakes. I purchased a normal ball python just to test it first. It was going good until it passed away. But that does'nt stop me at all.
I really appretiate you for taking your time for answering my questions!
- Gerry
Re: Albino Burmese Python? Pros and Cons? Need Help from Experts
Like how big do they actually grow and how heavy do they weigh in a full grown size. Do you have any idea in how big do their enclosure be? Can an alburm possibly eat a small dog?
Albino Burmese Python? Pros and Cons? Need Help from Experts
I don't have one, but a pet shop I go to has an albino Burmese on display. The enclosure is at least 8 feet long. I forget how long the snake is ( I want to say 14 ft), but they told me it weighs 130 lbs and eats 11 lb rabbits.
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Re: Albino Burmese Python? Pros and Cons? Need Help from Experts
I think the ball python is the perfect size for me to keep. Haha taking care of a snake that could grow that big could make me lose money or something's life (like my dog) but I am willing to take risk. I just need research and money. xD btw Thank you so much for your answer.
Re: Albino Burmese Python? Pros and Cons? Need Help from Experts
To Junior013 - you mentioned your first bp died. What happened to the snake??
I agree with the others - that large of snake would be a bit much for a newbie. The caging expense and food bill alone would be enough to deter me. Plus, as mentioned, one person can not safely handle that large of snake by themselves. Doesn't sound like a good plan to me. Stick with the smaller snakes.
Keep in mind - if you get it and determine down the road that it isn't working out - you have the responsibility of finding a proper home for that snake which may prove to be very difficult. Always think of the animals best interest over your own "wants".
Re: Albino Burmese Python? Pros and Cons? Need Help from Experts
If you want to go bigger than for you I'd get a Brazilian rainbow boa.