question about burms

I have been thinking about getting a burmese python when i move out of my parents house, only 15 =P, how long do they live?

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Originally Posted by Paradox

I have been thinking about getting a burmese python when i move out of my parents house, only 15 =P, how long do they live?

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Like most pythons that are properly cared for, burms can live for 30+ years in captivity.

oh cool, ill definately get one then.

not to give you crap but have you ever owned any LARGE snakes because all i see is that you have a bp now maybe you have the experience but they get big they arent cheap to take care of and there ridiculously strong all im saying is since i dont know you do your research =]

This is a *really* old pic, but...

Do you have any idea what it can cost to feed/house this? Rabbits are not cheap...guinea pigs are not cheap...8' cages are not cheap...

http://newenglandreptile.com/webpics/rosie.jpg

I always thought you would be taller Kara....lol

She's right though. Plus, if the ball in your sig is the only herp experience you have, you may want to keep a midsize snake for a while before you jump in to giants. The last thing you want is a full grown pissed off burm and no idea how to deal with it.

Me? No. A mere 64" here. :)

In all seriousness though, Burmese pythons - while they can be fun to keep - are a HUGE commitment. They require large enclosures, large prey items, and spot-on husbandry in order to really thrive in captivity.

Like NCBloods said, there are several great species that have a lot of substance & size w/o being truly giant. Blood & short-tailed pythons are EXCELLENT for providing that "big snake" experience without the truly "big" snake aspect. Olive pythons grow fairly large, as do Macklots/freckled pythons, not to mention blackheaded pythons (albeit a bit pricey). There are a lot of hardy, dependable python species that seem to have fallen by the wayside in light of ball python popularity, but they're actually wonderful captives that can provide a lot of keeper experience.

K~

Hey, don't worry, I've been doing research on these snakes for longer than I've been researching balls, and I'm not rushing it, im waiting a full four years.. hehe, thats not much of a rush now is it?

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Originally Posted by Paradox

Hey, don't worry, I've been doing research on these snakes for longer than I've been researching balls, and I'm not rushing it, im waiting a full four years.. hehe, thats not much of a rush now is it?

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also, i know im not ready yet, im still researching, i just wanted to know the life expectancy, and don't be worried, im already saving up, i know the costs. my ball cost around 120$ setup and everything, something 10 times her size (under or over exaggeration) is gonna be alot more. and i have a plan for the rabbits.

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Originally Posted by Paradox

and i have a plan for the rabbits.

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HEY! Don't even think about my bunnies! KungFu Bunny will get you!