Any suggestions for my next snake?

This is my first post (I’m pretty sure), so forgive me if there’s already a thread for this.
I am a beginner, owning one snake (a juvenile male ball python). I have had him for about 3 1/2 months, and have had success in taking care of him. Since I enjoy owning a snake so much, I’m considering buying another in the near future. Would you guys suggest another beginner snake, or intermediate? And which breed specifically?

Any size constraints? Would you mind if the snake get to 7 or 8 ft? Would so also mind if you have a baby snake that bites you until it gets to trust you more?

What are you thinking? It will be yours so your opinion is what matters. We can let you know if we think your idea is a good one with your experience, but we are in no position to guess what you may be ready for.

A big factor is money. How much can you afford? As in do you have the needed funds for the cage, heat devices, and controllers needed for what you get?

Then how much room do you want to give to another snake? Will you be able to give the snake what it needs once grown?

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Originally Posted by KMG

A big factor is money. How much can you afford? As in do you have the needed funds for the cage, heat devices, and controllers needed for what you get?

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I also feel it's EXTREMELY important to have some cash squirreled away for emergency vet bills, equipment failures, etc... Accidents happen, illness happens, equipment fails. So it's our responsibility to be able to afford new equipment or vet bills, which you typically have no time to prepare or save up for. Just my two cents, but I find it irresponsible and unfair to take on pets if you can't provide in emergency situations as well.


As for what snake to get...that's completely up to WHAT YOU WANT in your new pet. There are tons of species (not breeds, FYI) to choose from, so without knowing your expectations there's no way we can help you.

Consider woma pythons. They are supper easy to care for and eat pretty much every time you offer food. My male is around 2000 grams, and is about as large as a male woma will get in the US. They will need a larger tank and, in my opinion, more attention than ball pythons. They have a massive prey drive. You need to teach them what is food and what are hands. If they only associate your hands with feeding they will try to eat them. How ever with regular handling and socialization they make amazing, inquisitive pets. I can not recommend them enough.

I’m not too worried about biting, however my home doesn’t have the kinda room for an enclosure large enough to house a 7-8 footer.

Very true, money is an important factor. I feel like it is feasible for me to purchase up to around a $500 snake, as I am a teenager. I haven’t had trouble buying supplies in the past, that should be pretty easy.

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Originally Posted by puddingscales

Very true, money is an important factor. I feel like it is feasible for me to purchase up to around a $500 snake, as I am a teenager. I haven’t had trouble buying supplies in the past, that should be pretty easy.

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Cool cool. Just make sure you've got some stashed away too just in case.

Are you looking for a snake that's a bit more active and curious? Or are you looking for more of a sit and chill type snake?

Do you have a plan for your snakes after high school, should you go to college, move out, join the military, etc?

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Originally Posted by bcr229

Do you have a plan for your snakes after high school, should you go to college, move out, join the military, etc?

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Excellent point