Newbie :)

I'd say Russian Ratsnake, the one I have is awesome.
Active durring the day, great for display.
No agression, she will climb right up my arm when I open her cage, and she pounds the food.
She wasn't easy to find, I can't believe they are not more common, I have no idea how hard they would be to acquire in Australia.

I paid $90 for her +$50 shipping

Good article on them
http://www.reptilechannel.com/snakes...at-snakes.aspx

Pic of my girl last summer.
http://i946.photobucket.com/albums/a...IMAG0041-1.jpg

Two words......Ball.....Python.
Also get it from a breeder, do your research on here for good ones. Do yourself an favor and Don't buy from the big box stores

Australia has some pretty restrictive laws on what animals you can keep. This page should help outline what's legal for you (varies depending on which part of Australia you're in): http://www.reptilepark.com.au/our-an...tiles-as-pets/