Don't know what snake to get. Parents worried that snake will constrict sister/dog.

Ok, well. My name is David. I want a snake. Simple as that. My mom said it has to be certain aquirments.

*no longer then 3 feet long*
*can't have venom*
*isen't aggresive*


Also, I know ball pythons are great pets. But my sister is young, and my mom said "I know it won't eat her, but I'm afraid it will get out of it's cage and constrict my sister to death."

Please help me choose a snake. I want one thats thick, and not a small snake. But please, give me good imformation, so my mom can help me. This is my first snake ever. I'm 15. =)

With those requirements of your moms, sounds like she wants you to get a rubber snake lol.

A Ball Python seems like your best bet.

Welcome to BP.net :)

A Children's Python, Anthill/Pygmy Python might be the way to go. They tend to stay small, are mellow in terms of their temperament and they only grow to around 3 to 3.5 feet when they're full grown. Here's a link with some more info about them.

http://www.reptilechannel.com/reptil...-python-2.aspx

I couldn't find a care sheet for them on the forums on here. You could do a Google search and find several for them. Make sure to look at several to make sure you're getting accurate information from the care sheets. There are a few people on the forums that have them and hopefully they'll chime in with some info if you're interested in them. Good luck!

Most ball pythons will fit into that category. Look up rubber boas and rosy boas too. Childrens and spotted pythons stay small enough, but from my experience can be snappy as youngsters.

I think a ball python would have a hard time constricting an infant, let alone anyone older than that...

But Rosie Boas are great snakes! and are not large at all, childrens pythons as well. Just make sure to do all your research on their care, as being prepared will go a long way towards having a healthy friendly snake!

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I think a ball python would have a hard time constricting an infant, let alone anyone older than that...

But Rosie Boas are great snakes! and are not large at all, childrens pythons as well. Just make sure to do all your research on their care, as being prepared will go a long way towards having a healthy friendly snake!

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I agree. Rosie Boas are a really nice snake. I've been around quite a few and have loved them all. I really like Sand Boas too but I'm not sure how they do for a first time snake. They are really mellow (the ones I've known) but kind of clumsy when being held. When you narrow down to what you want I'm sure there is someone on here with it that will be able to give you more in depth advice. Luck to you:)

I'd go with a Rosy Boa if I were you. Easier to care for than a Ball Python, for the most part. The most gentle snake I personally have come in contact with. I had actually rescued one that was sick and injured but considering I'm picking up two or three snakes this weekend and was not at all previously planning on getting a Rosy, I went ahead and gave it to a rescue I know of to be rehabilitated and adopted out. They make great pets and also come in different colors depending on locality (area they are native ti). They're fairly cheap as well and do not require a big enclosure once fully grown. If you want one that gets on the larger size, find a female Rosy Boa from a breeder (RB females grow larger than males).

I agree a rosy boa will work great or any other species of sand boas will work. I know a breeder who's selling his Kenyan sand boa. I'll PM you his info if your interested.

Welcome to bp.net. We are here to help you. Make sure you do your research for husbandry before you buy it. :D

Is a Lot of smaller Species of Snake you can Start with...
Spotted Pythons Are Great pets they stay small (within requirements of your mom) but they are not too bulky...
Kenyan Sand Boas are nice small stocky snakes...
Rossy boas are really nice too and is more and more morphs available now...
You can look in to African House snakes as well is few species available on market.. there are not that popular but they are not expansive either... They are easy to care for and grow to 30-36 inches... and they are look kind of like miniature pythons...
Males of some milk king snake species stay relatively small as well around 4 feet...
So you have a lot of choices...

Do your research is a lot of info available on internet... Do your homework.. print information pictures Show your Parents real facts about species, caging, behavior..and give them few options...

That way You show them that You are really prepared to own the snake and will be easier to convince them.

Good Luck :gj::gj::gj:

Id definitely go with a ball python...ive had them when i was 15 and never constricted anything more than a mouse or rat. As for escaping, theyre not escape artist...not saying that if you leave a gap for it to get out it wont but most likely itll stay in place unlike some cali kingsnakes or corn snakes that are way more active then ball pythons. Good luck and Welcome.

okay i want to say the stuff u hear on the media is total BS they all involve some mistake a person made e.x. someone left a live rabbit in the same room with a free roaming reticulated python and it was also the mans room the retic attacked. along those lines if i put a piece of meat right next to my face, and c alled my dogs (big dogs) they would kill me too. I've had many ball pythons and i sware to god they will ever attack ur dog or baby. there has never been a case of a ball python attacking a kid or a dog. you are thinking od Burmese or reticulated pythons.
BTW, my ball pythons grow above 3 feet if its a girl but ten to be in the 2 1/2-3 foot range if there a boy.

kenyan sand boa!!

Get a Baby ball python...they are small and will grow about a foot or so a year...so by the time it is full grown your sister will be older and bigger so it wont matter...i love my ball python and so does my 2 year old daughter which holds it and plays with it....besides once you get it your mom will get curious about it and more than likely adventually want to hold it and will get used to it and see that they are great pets

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Get a Baby ball python...they are small and will grow about a foot or so a year...so by the time it is full grown your sister will be older and bigger so it wont matter...i love my ball python and so does my 2 year old daughter which holds it and plays with it....besides once you get it your mom will get curious about it and more than likely adventually want to hold it and will get used to it and see that they are great pets

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They grow much quicker than most people think...if they eat that is ;)

Some suggestions for harmless snakes that wouldn't pose a risk even to newborn infants, and are generally easy to care for:

-Corn Snake
-Ball Python
-Childrens python
-Hognose snake (this one stays particularly small)
-Kenyan sand boa

There are many other good choices!

Don't forget that reptiles require specialized care and to read up on any available CARESHEETS that describe captive conditions to keep any potential new pets happy and healthy.