Best step-it-up snake

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Originally Posted by MrBubblyDrink

You rescued one, couldn't handle it, gave it to someone who could and now you're asking which one you should get, and that doesn't sound silly to you?

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Oh no, that was a mean one though...

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Originally Posted by MrBubblyDrink

If this was true why did you give the rescue away????? I don't understand.

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I've rescued quite a few snakes (including large pythons) and a majority of them were very defensive. Assuming this was the case with the large Retic the OP rescued you should be THANKING the OP for giving it to an experienced giant python keeper, a beginner keeping a snake like that could be very dangerous, if not downright deadly and everyone knows the reptile community doesn't need anymore negative light cast upon it.

I honestly would wait at least until you are living on your own. You already have quite the extensive collection, what's the hurry? To me it sounds like you are getting ahead of yourself. Wait until you're older and self-sufficient to consider a giant.

Okay I understand that sounds bad but was extremely aggressive like none other. Not just vocal or even mean; it would physically attack the snake hook. On top of that it had mouth rot and needed to have its mouth looked at almost Dailey. Because of those reasons I vouched to give it to someone who had kept giant constrictors for many years. If I was stuck with that snake I could've taken care of him. I fealt it was more responsible to let someone take him who had better experience. That is why I asked the question I want the animal that is beat suited for me. Also since I last had that snake I have spent many hours caring for and handling my buddies snakes at his place. So not only am I better at reading these snakes body language and handling them now, I will raise a baby and have a snake that is bound to be more docile than one abused at entire life

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Originally Posted by Mike41793

Oh no, that was a mean one though...

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Oh Lordy Lordy! Not a mean snake!
Honestly though, what if the next one he gets on purpose has an attitude, then what? Just pawn it off on someone else and get a new one?

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Originally Posted by Coleslaw007

I honestly would wait at least until you are living on your own. You already have quite the extensive collection, what's the hurry? To me it sounds like you are getting ahead of yourself. Wait until you're older and self-sufficient to consider a giant.

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Waiiiit a minute, he wants a large long lived snake that could possibly be "mean" and he doesnt live on his own? Getting an animal is a commitment and getting a large snake that lives and requires as much as what he wants is seriously large commitment, imo you shouldnt even think about "stepping it up" until you have a home all to youself with no risk of getting kicked out or forced to move etc.


¡ERMAGHERD A DERK!

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Originally Posted by Ridinandreptiles

Also since I last had that snake I have spent many hours caring for and handling my buddies snakes at his place. So not only am I better at reading these snakes body language and handling them now, I will raise a baby and have a snake that is bound to be more docile than one abused at entire life

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But looking at and helping out with a friends snakes for a bit is not the same as owning, if you own otger snakes, which I am sure you do, you know this. I honestly think you should wait, keep helping and talking with people who own the large snakes, and you will be able to decide for yourself which better suits you. Also, getting a snake and raising it will not ensure it doesnt have an attitude, like almost all other animals some are just attitude prone whereas others are more docile...


¡ERMAGHERD A DERK!

Just all sounded kinda contradictory, might just be me.

I really truly do understand where all of you are coming from. I have educated my self as much as I can and have cane up with a comprehensive plan if all else fails. No, I am not saying that I would swiftly rid myself of a mean snake. They all have individual personalities but I have considered getting an older snake to ensure that it is manageable. As far as me being a kid is like to think that that doesn't matter when it in fact does. You need to realize I have a snake room that can move where I do. Lastly even though I plan on never getting rid of the animal if I have a plan of who can take it. Thanks everyone for your concern I understand it ESP. With the current legislation

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Originally Posted by Ridinandreptiles

I really truly do understand where all of you are coming from. No, I am not saying that I would swiftly rid myself of a mean snake.

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"i rescued a mean retic but swiftly gave it to a guy who had more experience."

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Burm and retics ARE AWESOME PETS. I have 5.
2 retics 3 burms. Most over 10 feet. One is all aggressive as one could be.

Please don't ruin giant snake keeping. By making it sound bad.
No need for cruel rude comment (one would consider honest)
isn nessarary IMO. I'd say. Go with the gut.
Retics are much more intellagic then most IMO Everyone starts somewhere with Giant snake. But to answer your question. A baby burmese is your best as far as temperament. Disposition. And ready to eat. Find a good breeder and get a hatchling. You want a giant snake. Have to start somewhere. I started with burms. And now have retics and burms. And much more than that as well. But for giant. Those are mine. And I believe it's a misunderstood hobby. Fact a dog is more prone to killing you than a giant aggressive snake. Look it up


Just please be smart. Ask LOTS of questions. And be safe. Common sence is all you need with giant snakes. And lil bit of knowledge never hurt anyone. Study away. But I say burm. No tic. As a beginner. Not smart. There much more alert.