What should my next python be?

I love my bp and would like to get another python species. I'm looking for something about the same girth as a bp, no smaller but no longer than 6-8 feet...and of course something not too difficult to acquire in the pet trade. I've seen very few adult snakes in person, so I'm unable to determine how thick/long many species get as adults. I'm open to any suggestions!

I'd love another bp - but I would really love a species less prone to go off feed. I was thinking of a female bp, but was told they are just as likely to go off feed as males are.

carpet pythons

most pythons under 8 ft are not likely to get as girthy as bp's. Ive been getting interesting in carpets myself, but they are slim snakes.
You may want to check into bloods.

I'd love a Jaguar Carpet - but if I remember correctly they're a bit pricey. I do like the look of Irian Jaya Carpets and Jungles, but wish they were a bit thicker.

As far as bloods...they look like they eat larger prey (as adults) than I want to get into - at least I'm assuming.

I'd kind of like something that would eat the same size off as my bp - that way his food won't go to waste when he decides to be stubborn and not eat. I'm definitely open to any suggestions (even if not a python).

what is the temperement of bloods?

How bout one of these bad boys:
http://www.jaguarpython.com/2002/Diamant/Diamant-1.jpg
They average around 7 ft but sometimes get bigger.

Childrens pythons? or a nice Woma?

i wrote the wrong thing but i cant erase so...

When you say the same girth do you mean proportionally? Or in a non-relative way? To get as girthy as a ball (in proportion to length) you'd almost HAVE to go the blood route. A nice coastal or jungle carpet might be nice - though keep in mind for either of those the setup might have to have more height. Any route you go you'll hit a point with something longer that the uneaten leftovers the BP won't take won't quite fill up the larger snake. You planning on hitting any shows anytime soon?

Oh how I'd love a Woma (bit too pricey though)!

I'll be at the NARBC show in Chicago this Saturday. I plan on getting an Okeetee Corn from Kathy Love....and I'll try to be good and not get anything else....

Sorry, when I say girth I'm referring to how thick they get (definitely would love something as thick as a bp, but certainly not too much thinner).

Greenman - what is that a pic of?

What size prey do adult bloods eat? I've seen some thick bloods that looked like they could eat adult guinea pigs! I guess even if I went with a blood, I could give it my bps leftovers (even if they are smaller) and just feed it multiples to make up the difference? I think I"ll post over on the blood forum as well.

that is a carpet python.

Thanks, I guess I should clarify - what kind of carpet?

have u considered a hog island boa?

Funny you should ask....I've been revisiting that species as well. Do you have one?

No I don't have one, for some reason I just don't like them. I just gave you my opinion because they don't get too "big" and can be "tamed" with frequent handling(most babies will bite).

LOL. I can't figure out what my opinon is of them myself. Some pics they look really nice. I've never seen one in person myself.

I've seen a few in person, they just don't get my attention. It's not the fact that some babies will bite it's just that their pattern looks too "simple" but that's just my opinion.

lol oops. I guess I should have specified.
Thats a diamond python.