Pythons that stay around 8 feet?

I'm really interested in snakes... And I was wondering what some really sweet and docile snakes that stay around eight feet are? I've always liked big snakes... and I have a ball python now ;)

I'm just curious to see which 'big' snakes are the sweetest, but don't get ten feet long. Snakes kind of like the Super Dwarf Reticulated Python. I'm fine with boas or pythons, both are awesome!

Cheers,
Mackenzie

* Oh! and I won't be getting it for a long time, I just want to plan and research! :aww:

Blood pythons get pretty big, but most of them have a nasty temper.

Female Dumerils Boa can get close to 8 feet. More like 6 but some do get bigger.

Jim Smith

Super Dwarf Retics are a good choice and on my want list

Male boas are great for a larger snake that stays on the small side. Males normally do not pass 8 foot, its the females that get bigger.

Carpets!

Half Dwarf Burmese Pythons...And Dwarf Burms too...

Okay, take the Dwarf Burm off...They aren't super docile...But Half Dwarfs ROCK!!!

Thats not true at all

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Originally Posted by theturtlepond

Blood pythons get pretty big, but most of them have a nasty temper.

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Aussie Pythons like carpets, Liasis, male boas.

I'd also lean toward Carpets as well.
Btw, Bloods don't always have a nasty temper. That rep go way back to when they were mostly imports. Many captive bred Bloods and other Short Tails are ball python tame.

Hogg island females get 6-7...i think

Thanks:D

Very true, high strung Bloods are tied back to WC animals. Make sure you buy CBB animals and your all set.

NOW, there are certainly seemingly more aggressive animals within the CBB population, as there are with ANY other species of Python. Now, certain mutations such as the Cherry Bomb Albinos do seem to be more aggressive, must just be a genetic thing.

Dont let it keep you from getting into these wonderful snakes.

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Originally Posted by waltah!

I'd also lean toward Carpets as well.
Btw, Bloods don't always have a nasty temper. That rep go way back to when they were mostly imports. Many captive bred Bloods and other Short Tails are ball python tame.

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Thanks:D

Very true, high strung Bloods are tied back to WC animals. Make sure you buy CBB animals and your all set.

NOW, there are certainly seemingly more aggressive animals within the CBB population, as there are with ANY other species of Python. Now, certain mutations such as the Cherry Bomb Albinos do seem to be more aggressive, must just be a genetic thing.

Dont let it keep you from getting into these wonderful snakes.

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Especially if you want one as a pet, it's good to ask the breeders about the temperaments. :)

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Originally Posted by bamf64

Hogg island females get 6-7...i think

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only if its 100% pure, ugly as a butt Hogg Island boa

ive seen plenty of "hogg islands" that pass the 8ft mark, so make sure you are buying a pure hogg if you dont want a big boa.

Carpet pythons get some size on them, particularly the coastal subspecies, with jungles being a bit smaller than the coastals. Depending on sex, subspecies makeup, and general parentage, jungles, coastals, and jungle/coastal crosses will generally max out in the 7-10ft range. On some occasions, big older female coastals will break 10 foot, but I wouldn't personally let that double-digit number scare you.

Look up carpet pythons on youtube to find good examples of adults in relation to human size and you should see that they get some respectable size while still being quite managable being handled by one average sized person.

Since it'll be while,ya got plenty of time to research..
What do you want in a snake ? do you want something active ?
do you want slender ? Thick ? couch potato ? Colors ?
I myself love the Borneo pythons, Most are well mannered, they get thick and impressive, their not overly active..And they'll eat when fed..:D

Carpets, Hogg Is. and BRB would be my choices...or a nice male RTB.

Woma!!!!!!!

I vote for a male red tail boa. I've got a 20 year old right now that's just around 8 feet.

Dumerils boa or Macklots Python are my votes. Have them both and adore them. The Dumerils is more calm and the Macklots is more active but still very friendly.

Borneo short tail pythons. Relative of the blood python but usually more calm right from the start. (I said usually Travis :P)

Super dwarf retics are one of my favorites but they take some know-how. They are very fast and flighty. Long, thin and fast. Not mean but very inquisitive and never just relax in your lap like some snakes do.

Just about any boa. Dumerils of course but I like dwarf boas like hoggs and sabogaes. Also the big guys like surinams and guyanas.

a female coastal and just feed her real well

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Thanks:D

Very true, high strung Bloods are tied back to WC animals. Make sure you buy CBB animals and your all set.

NOW, there are certainly seemingly more aggressive animals within the CBB population, as there are with ANY other species of Python. Now, certain mutations such as the Cherry Bomb Albinos do seem to be more aggressive, must just be a genetic thing.

Dont let it keep you from getting into these wonderful snakes.

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Trevor....My cherry bombs are completely tame. You would retract that statement if you seen mine. And I don't handle them often....only when I clean cages.

I have about 20 adult bloods, blacks, and borneos. They are all docile to the point where you can pet them on the head if you wanted to. Before you do that, you must touch them with the hook when you first open the enclosure so they know theyre not getting fed. I would tend to say my borneos hit the hardest with the blacks at a close second. The brongs do hit pretty hard too, but I don't sweat as bad when i'm feeding them.

Now I must say that I have a pair of WC adult yellows and they are absolutely mean as can be and will bite you any chance they can get. If you want a blood/shortail, get a cb animal and you will be fine. The blacks aren't even nippy when theyre babies. My ball pythons bite me more often then my baby bloods.

If you want color...get a red blood or a nice striped borneo. If you want a freaky sinister looking animal, get a black.

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Originally Posted by theturtlepond

Blood pythons get pretty big, but most of them have a nasty temper.

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I was looking at my first blood python at a pet store a long time ago and it actually struck at me and my wife so i said i will take it. after i got it home it never struck again. it always acted great when it was time to be held. They are what you make them. This would be a good choice.:gj:

I put my vote in for a coastal carpet python as well, they're some of the gentlest snakes I've got. They're also climbers so when you have them out they like to hang on to you and explore, boas that size just seem to sit there like lumps.

Hmmm...Not sure if you fine-tuned what you were really looking for or not...Are you looking just for size of the burm when they are full grown (i.e. less than 8') or their girthy size (i.e. chubby like a blood)? That might help narrow down which type would be best.:):) If this was already discussed, my apologies...

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Thats not true at all

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They may not get very long, but they get about as thick as a football. I've also heard they can be nasty, but in the end it all comes down to the snake.

I hear carpets are GREAT pets while staying in a reasonable size range. Male boas are pretty good too. I just love Borneo bloods due to their patterning :D

I am in the same boat as you. My next snake will either be a male super dwarf retic or a male boa. I know the boa will most likely be more chill, but sd tics are amazing. Though sd tics are nice, I am pretty sure a RTB will be my next purchase. :)

none of my bloods are nippy and i got 1 cbb and 2 from bushmasters farms (not sure if they were wild caught or farm born) the 2 from them acted like they wanted to bite but never struck though. and i let my 4 year old hold them and he's never been bitten and my boy aint the tamest when it come to handling any animal. now 2 of the ball pythons i got bite me at least every other time i get them out of there cage (but there less then 6 months old and baby snakes always seem to bite when an adult wouldn't from fear of being eaten)