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I'd vote for dumerils. Out of the snakes you listed, I'd say the Dumerils gives you the best chance at a well mannered snake.

*slams fist on table* DUMERILS. DUMERILS.

In my opinion, they meet all your requirements the best, including flexible environment and humidity. They're a cool(colder) species, usually only on the hot side when digesting. Hot side shouldn't be higher than 86~87. They're very calm and probably even less active than ball pythons though. But they get to your size range as adults.

For all the other species, it's relatively more of a crapshoot on the "good temperament and good with kids" part.

Another vote for the dumerils, mine is only about a year and a half now but has never nipped or struck at anyone. He's the only young snake I will hand off to my nieces/nephews to hold. He is fast moving at this size would be my only concern with kids but that's easy enough to manage. Seeing one at a reptile education event is what sparked my interest in them as a species and so far been very happy with him, great eater too.

I've only met my Woma, but he's an absolute sweetheart, and very mellow. In Australia they're considered a great first snake because they generally are very laid-back.

I also love my jungle carpet, who was feisty at first, but has settled down to always on the move. [emoji4]


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Sounds like Dumerils is getting more votes. I was actually leaning that way, too. Does anyone junk there's a bi difference between male and females? I know males tend to be smaller and I don't plan on breeding.


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I keep both Dums and rainbows. Dums are a lot more tolerant of handling and while they don't get overly long, they do get thick and heavy enough to "feel" big. They're also much easier to keep and don't need the high humidity that rainbow boas do. My BRB's are usually "on the go" as well, they are quick to flee. Dums are more likely to find a comfy position and just chill.

For a pet I would get a male. They are usually cheaper to purchase as breeders want females, and they don't get as big. My female eats jumbo rats that weigh 16-24 oz, the male only needs 8 oz feeders. They both eat monthly.

I think carpets are AWESOME! Most jungles and IJs average about 5-6 ft. I prefer the slightly larger coastals and bredli carpet pythons. Another great option is a bull snake. They're large colubrids with really simple care requirements. My female is a pretty girthy 7ft. My male is about 6ft but a little slimmer than my girl. They're both great snakes and pretty easy to care for.

Put a deposit down on this guy this morning. Going to pick him up in a couple weeks. Thanks for all the input!

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I have a woma and have had a dumeril's boa. I like both. Both are of a reasonable size and if handled can become very tame. I use my woma for presentations with kids all the time. They're good snakes. I would like a chance to own a Bredli carpet python in the future.

Grats on the dumerils. You wont be disappointed. And @Hypancistrus, yeah i'd like to get a Bredli one day as well. Got my next snake narrowed down to either a Pucallpa BC, GTP, ETB or Bredli. Leaning more towards the Pucallpa or Bredli though ;)

Why a couple weeks to pick him up though? You want them wee little. They are so adorable then. My little girl is all of 18" if that and she is so cute lol.