Good Starter Snake?

Yeah, I wouldn't start out with a boa if the size of a ball python intimidated you. I thought I was just about ready for a boa too, until I actually saw a bunch of adults in person and realized it might be better to hold off for awhile and see how I do with what I have now. There's no shame in knowing your limits. Maybe a baby male hognose, kenyan, or rosy boa might be better.

Thanks for the advice. I do need to clarify that I have gotten much more used to different snakes now. At the time I was just getting into them. Now this doesn't mean I am rushing into getting a bigger snake now. I just didn't want it to seem like I the day after I returned my ball that I suddenly wanted a big snake again. I am still gonna follow your advice and look into a smaller snake for now.

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Originally Posted by sameintheend

Thanks for the advice. I do need to clarify that I have gotten much more used to different snakes now. At the time I was just getting into them. Now this doesn't mean I am rushing into getting a bigger snake now. I just didn't want it to seem like I the day after I returned my ball that I suddenly wanted a big snake again. I am still gonna follow your advice and look into a smaller snake for now.

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That's wonderful and a wise choice!! If you are interested in the Rosy boas or Kenyan sand boas, I don't think you'll be sorry. They have huge personalities packed in smaller packages! And they're quite easy to care for. Once you're used to working with them, you might try a male Dumerils eventually. Patience is a virtue and you have plenty of time! :gj:

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Originally Posted by Evenstar

That's wonderful and a wise choice!! If you are interested in the Rosy boas or Kenyan sand boas, I don't think you'll be sorry. They have huge personalities packed in smaller packages! And they're quite easy to care for. Once you're used to working with them, you might try a male Dumerils eventually. Patience is a virtue and you have plenty of time! :gj:

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I started looking at a bunch of different corn morphs and now I am considering a caramel morph. I was gonna order it from BHB reptiles, but ordering snakes online seems odd to me. Won't they be angry by the time they get here?

We got a Kenyan Sand Boa for our first snake. My kids are 4 and 6 and I needed something smaller and easy to handle. Our little guy has a great personality! The kids hold him all the time! He's small enough that he doesn't overwhelm them (they've never been around snakes before) but big enough that they can handle him.

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Originally Posted by sameintheend

I started looking at a bunch of different corn morphs and now I am considering a caramel morph. I was gonna order it from BHB reptiles, but ordering snakes online seems odd to me. Won't they be angry by the time they get here?

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No, it should be fine. They will stress a bit and might be fairly unsettled when you unpack them, but not generally "angry". There are a few species that might be, LoL, but corns are more chill than most. I think this is a good choice for you. Corns are hardy and they get to be a decent size without getting too big. They are active and don't stress out with handling. Just need to post some pictures when it arrives!

"Boa" is a general term for snakes in the "Boidae" family. There are MANY species of boas (including boa constrictors, which I assume you're asking about) that any intelligent person would have no problem raising to healthy adulthood and beyond, PROVIDED YOU PUT IN:

- some time reading
- some spending on necessary equipment and husbandry needs
- some hard work in preparation and regular tasks for keeping your snake healthy

There are other species that are more bulletproof regarding lapses in care, but I am not one to suggest that you buy a snake with the intent of having those lapses.

"Boa" is a general term for snakes in the "Boidae" family. There are MANY species of boas (including boa constrictors, which I assume you're asking about) that any intelligent person would have no problem raising to healthy adulthood and beyond, PROVIDED YOU PUT IN:

- some time reading
- some spending on necessary equipment and husbandry needs
- some hard work in preparation and regular tasks for keeping your snake healthy

There are other species that are more bulletproof regarding lapses in care, but I am not one to suggest that you buy a snake with the intent of having those lapses. Get the snake you want and are excited about, and do what needs to be done to keep it healthy and happy!

I appreciate all the help but unfortunately it is for naught now. My mom has decided I can not have a snake in her house and seeing as I am unemployed at the moment I definitely can't get my own place right now.:(