Help me identify my snake

Im new to reptiles and I went to a reptile show few days back and I bought a snake.
I have no idea what kind it is but i think its a baby cornsnake but i heard those are
more active. This one is very calm and not very active looks like a cornsnake but i dont realy know for sure.
So if you could please tell me what kind it is <3

http://imgur.com/a/2LKGh

What info did you get on the snake from the seller?

did you ask the vendor what type of snake it is? did you learn the husbandry requirements for the snake? I can't view imgur files here.

Any chance of some different ones , maybe in better light - they all look too dark / muted to my mind ..

I'm rubbish at identifying snakes at the best of times but it kinda looked like an Albino Royal , maybe a python rather than a Corn snake ....

I see heat-pits which kinda excludes many types straight away - I think :)



All very bizarre though if you managed to pick up a nice Python morph for the price of a little Corn snake ..


It's a funny old world though ...




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I kinda forgot to ask :/

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Originally Posted by predatorkeeper87

did you ask the vendor what type of snake it is? did you learn the husbandry requirements for the snake? I can't view imgur files here.

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they said temp should be around mid 80's i didnt realy ask them much about it but it was just so beautiful.

It's not a corn snake and looks like an albino burmese python. Do you have any other pictures?

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Looks like a Burmese to me in those pictures. Hope you're ready for a big animal!

It's an albino burmese python, post better pictures for more info on the morph. They need an hotspot of 90° (UTH and thermostat), humidity around 60%.

Hope you're ready for it cause it'll grow to 9-15 feet in a few years. Great snake tho.

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Originally Posted by Seven-Thirty

It's not a corn snake and looks like an albino burmese python. Do you have any other pictures?

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I took some more picture of him.
http://imgur.com/a/2LKGh

oh man lol...I'd consider rehoming asap...if you aren't experienced with herps at all a burm isn't a starter snake lol.

Ive seen my fair share of baby Burms and yes that does actually look like one, since it seems like you're not knowledgeable Im sorry if im a newb but imma just jump in and say it. These snakes get big. Like 13 feet long and quite thick around. As adults they can eat a rabbit, tho some people give them a good portion of jumbo rats or a few other types of feeders. If you look at its size, for a baby its already way too big for a cornsnake. If you have the space and the time and commitment they can be amazing animals, but if you find that the thought of a snake big enough to require 2 people minimum handling it as an adult for safety is something that intimidates you or that you dont have the space for then my advice is as hard as it may be you should put it up for adoption or sell it. Irresponsibly keeping it will only lead to a bad name for the reptile community one way or another.

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Definitely a beautiful Burmese python! Always love how orange they look when younger. You definitely need to research Burmese pythons and decide if that's an animal you can handle. The person selling that to you was insanely irresponsible not telling you what it is or making sure you could care for an animal like a burm. If you google adult Burmese pythons you should get some good pictures and an idea of how big they can get and how difficult that can be to handle.

Yeah 100% a burmese python. That snake will get pretty big in due time, not overnight mind you but over time.

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Originally Posted by predatorkeeper87

oh man lol...I'd consider rehoming asap...if you aren't experienced with herps at all a burm isn't a starter snake lol.

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^^^ x2

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Originally Posted by Kevin Djuvfeldt

I kinda forgot to ask :/

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why did you consider buying an animal when you had absolutely no clue about it or its care? especially one that will easily reach ~15ft? you're putting an animal in jeopardy due to your ignorance. i'm sorry for not being so welcoming, but this just sounds so ridiculous.

i do apologize for being harsh, but i stand by my questioning. please do your research and see if a burmese python is something you can care for. if not, you need to rehome it asap.

This has to be a set up. Someone really let someone go home with a burm without making sure they could care for it? This is the kind of stuff that really, really makes the hobby look bad. If it's true please let me know who the seller is. I will call them myself.

I believe it 100%, retics and burms are sold around here all the time.

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Originally Posted by predatorkeeper87

I believe it 100%, retics and burms are sold around here all the time.

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Retics and burms are for sale at lots of shows, but I can't imagine they're readily sold to someone with little experience who thinks it's a corn snake. This post is so crazy I'm having trouble believing it.


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lol I agree a lot of breeders won't let the animals go to just anyone but I'd bet there are a few that do...

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Originally Posted by predatorkeeper87

I believe it 100%, retics and burms are sold around here all the time.

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I live in the land of the "burm invasion", so my opinion may be a little skewed, but a few simple questions to the buyer maybe? Have you ever cared for a snake? Do you have small pets or children in the house? Do you have the room and finances to care for an animal this size? Who will take care of it if you can't? Like I said in another thread, just another reason I would not make a good pet shop owner. All that said, once I don't have small kids running around the house, my back holds up, and I can get the permit; this is the animal I want. I have been in love with albino burms since I saw my first one.

I did some research on burmese python i see they can get kinda large but ima do everything to make sure he has everything he needs to be happy and healthy. + I can tell girls i have the biggest snake:D

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Originally Posted by Kevin Djuvfeldt

I did some research on burmese python i see they can get kinda large but ima do everything to make sure he has everything he needs to be happy and healthy. + I can tell girls i have the biggest snake:D

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LOL. "Kinda large". Good luck. Keep studying. Wait till you see how much that thing poops.

How does this happen? Did you point at that snake and say "I want that one" and buy it or did you ask for a corn snake and were sold that snake? I don't think you are grasping what that little snake is going to become. Not a lot is adding up here. It's interesting that you posted this is the Giant Python section. Unless you were just asking about the morph and didn't make yourself clear. This smells funny either way.

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Originally Posted by cletus

How does this happen? Did you point at that snake and say "I want that one" and buy it or did you ask for a corn snake and were sold that snake? I don't think you are grasping what that little snake is going to become. Not a lot is adding up here. It's interesting that you posted this is the Giant Python section. Unless you were just asking about the morph and didn't make yourself clear. This smells funny either way.

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its the first thread i done havnt realy done any threads on any forums b4 and well i kinda just pointed at the one i wanted and thats basicly it.

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Originally Posted by cletus

Not a lot is adding up here. It's interesting that you posted this is the Giant Python section. Unless you were just asking about the morph and didn't make yourself clear. This smells funny either way.

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i just noticed where the OP is placed. no way they thought this was a corn snake. hm...

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Originally Posted by Kevin Djuvfeldt

well i kinda just pointed at the one i wanted and thats basicly it.

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...wow

ummmmmmm.....:confusd:

Almost positive this was under site info when I first saw it. One of the mods might have moved it after it was identified.

Hopefully the op keeps asking questions for help on care and protocols for an adult giant. If they were serious of course:)

I am with those that something doesn't add up, so I will skip over the circumstances of possession. What I will weigh in on is how you, Kevin, should proceed. This is not a snake for a beginner period. When it is fully grown it will capable of causing you serious bodily harm if not kill you. It will require at least two people to handle safely, do you have someone who can help you? Preferably someone with experience with giant snakes. Also you will need a reliable source of large prey items, have you located this? You will need an enclosure with 4'x8' of floor space that is likely built by a professional as they are very strong animals. Do you have the money to support all it's housing, feeding, as well as medical needs?

If you want my opinion you I think you should look at how to get a snake better suited to your experience level. I would first contact the breeder/seller and see if you can get your money back. If not try to rehome it to someone with more experience, possibly even trade for a smaller species. I think you would do well with a corn snake or ball python for your first snake, but there are many options.

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Originally Posted by AntTheDestroyer

I am with those that something doesn't add up, so I will skip over the circumstances of possession. What I will weigh in on is how you, Kevin, should proceed. This is not a snake for a beginner period. When it is fully grown it will capable of causing you serious bodily harm if not kill you. It will require at least two people to handle safely, do you have someone who can help you? Preferably someone with experience with giant snakes. Also you will need a reliable source of large prey items, have you located this? You will need an enclosure with 4'x8' of floor space that is likely built by a professional as they are very strong animals. Do you have the money to support all it's housing, feeding, as well as medical needs?

If you want my opinion you I think you should look at how to get a snake better suited to your experience level. I would first contact the breeder/seller and see if you can get your money back. If not try to rehome it to someone with more experience, possibly even trade for a smaller species. I think you would do well with a corn snake or ball python for your first snake, but there are many options.

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Great post. I would get something smaller and get your feed wet and learn more about snakes before you tackle something that will get that big. This is a GREAT place to learn and seek help. The reptile community is already scarred with large constrictor horror stories where someone gets a snake that becomes so big they cant take care of it or become afraid of it and it gets neglected. Bad things can happen.

Is this what it feels like to be trolled?

Pretty little burm you have there... Did you get the information of the person who sold it to you? If so :gj: contact them and get them to take it back lol If not I'd seriously suggest you find someone with experience to take that animal off your hands.

There are many many many color phases of both corn snakes and ball pythons, both of which make amazing starter pets, if I were you I'd look into picking up one of those. If you don't know someone else who has experience with big snakes and is willing to work with you you're setting yourself (and the reptile community as a whole) up for failure.

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Originally Posted by chip07

Almost positive this was under site info when I first saw it. One of the mods might have moved it after it was identified.

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Correct :gj:

I don't understand why you would buy a snake without even knowing anything about it? Different snakes have different husbandry requirements. A corn snake and a burmese python are not alike at all so I don't understand how they got confused.

I highly recommend returning the snake and doing HEAVY research on snakes to find out which one is right for you. It's never a good idea to just bring home a snake without any equipment. Do your research, buy supplies, and then once everything is ready you can bring home a snake.

I can't tell if we are all being trolled or if you are serious but either way I'm scratching my head.

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Originally Posted by AntTheDestroyer

I am with those that something doesn't add up, so I will skip over the circumstances of possession. What I will weigh in on is how you, Kevin, should proceed. This is not a snake for a beginner period. When it is fully grown it will capable of causing you serious bodily harm if not kill you. It will require at least two people to handle safely, do you have someone who can help you? Preferably someone with experience with giant snakes. Also you will need a reliable source of large prey items, have you located this? You will need an enclosure with 4'x8' of floor space that is likely built by a professional as they are very strong animals. Do you have the money to support all it's housing, feeding, as well as medical needs?

If you want my opinion you I think you should look at how to get a snake better suited to your experience level. I would first contact the breeder/seller and see if you can get your money back. If not try to rehome it to someone with more experience, possibly even trade for a smaller species. I think you would do well with a corn snake or ball python for your first snake, but there are many options.

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i dont have alot of money but money isnt a problem for me i just want my snake to be happy i handle him around 20 min daily.
I got 3 difrent kind of light bulbs 2 water places wet moss at one place a climbing place and 2 hiding spots heat mat and one hot and one cool side.
hes very gentle hes not nippy.
i know i need 2 ppl when it gets larger so ima try to find a girlfriend

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Originally Posted by Kevin Djuvfeldt

i know i need 2 ppl when it gets larger so ima try to find a girlfriend

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Now I know this is a joke.

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Originally Posted by Kevin Djuvfeldt

i know i need 2 ppl when it gets larger so ima try to find a girlfriend

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troll confirmed.

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Originally Posted by Kevin Djuvfeldt

i dont have alot of money but money isnt a problem for me

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When a 130 lb snake is hungry and you can't buy it food it will be a problem lol

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Originally Posted by Kevin Djuvfeldt

i know i need 2 ppl when it gets larger so ima try to find a girlfriend

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Although this is a fantastic, well thought out plan, asking a girl out by telling her you need help holding your snake usually doesn't work.


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Originally Posted by BPGator

Although this is a fantastic, well thought out plan, asking a girl out by telling her you need help holding your snake usually doesn't work.

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ROFL. Man, that's not fair. Too tempting to turn into a tasteless joke. Post's like that are going to get me another infraction.

100% a burmese python, they are massive snakes, waaaaay way bigger than a corn snake! Like. 18 feet big

This has to be a joke, no way someone sold that without saying its a burm. I live in florida and twice they caught burmese pythons IN MY SCHOOL, they are massive, and the oficcer that caught one of them...... i didnt know an arm could become that tone of purple. You dont play with an angry burmese python.

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I really hope this is a joke, or else that poor snake is in for it. Burmese pythons are huge, powerful, and potentially dangerous snakes. Please look into rehoming or selling it. Plenty of people would buy it for a low price, or maybe give you a better suited snake such as a BP or corn snake, in return. Corn snakes are tiny and very slim compared to a burm. Honestly, if you can't tell that what you have isn't a corn, you might need to choose a pet other then a snake. Ever heard of the python problem in Florida? When that snake gets too big to handle easily, what are you going to do with it? Let it go? I hope not. And you need to wait until you actually have someone to help you handle a huge python like that. Future girlfriends don't count. Anyway, good luck with your burm.

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No one can possibly be this ignorant and naive. At least I hope not. Good Lord!

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Originally Posted by DLena

No one can possibly be this ignorant and naive. At least I hope not. Good Lord!

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x2, but I've seen a lot of impulse buying in reptiles, amphibians, fish, etc. Some people just don't know any better. If the OP actually just purchased this snake, I hope they are ready to commit. OP: If you indeed need help with your snake, start another thread where people can give you tips about its care. What size enclosure do you have right now?

Man this has to be joke, no way anyone thought that was a corn snake

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Play nice guys. :colbert:

We all were once unable to tell one snake species from another.

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Originally Posted by dr del

Play nice guys. :colbert:

We all were once unable to tell one snake species from another.

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Well I don't know about you, but I was BORN with this gift. :D

I don't think this guy is trolling for what it's worth.

I think the OP is trolling, just after the girlfriend post LOL

And if not, please sell the snake to an experienced home as soon as you can. There's really no question about it, and it's not about whether you have enough "money and space" or not.

OP sorry I was a little incredulous before. If you really have this snake and need help, here's a link on Burm care. http://www.reptilesmagazine.com/Care...urmese-Python/ Good luck and please update us if there are any new developments.