Just for fun: What is in your opinion, an ideal second snake?

So recently I have really been enjoying my time with Firnen. The joy that caring for him gives me makes me think about the future, specifically about owning a second snake (or more) someday :)

So, what is your idea of a good second snake after owning a ball python? This question is 100% for fun, as I have no plans to buy another snake any time soon.

Well since you already have a ball python, I think it would be fun to get some kind of display snake like a carpet python or a green tree python!

Red tail boa!

Russian rat snake!

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Originally Posted by MissterDog

Russian rat snake!

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Seconding this, I've been eyeing these and carpet pythons as a second snake to have a few years down the road. Leaning more heavily on the russian rat snakes though.

Another ball python... :P so they can multiply!:snake::snake::snake::snake::snake::snake::snake::D

Thanks for the replies everyone! I think a gtp would be amazing, they are so beautiful! And since I already have one hangout-and-watch-Netflix-together snake, I would not be disappointed in a snake that wasn't comfortable being handled :)

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Originally Posted by Joci

Thanks for the replies everyone! I think a gtp would be amazing, they are so beautiful! And since I already have one hangout-and-watch-Netflix-together snake, I would not be disappointed in a snake that wasn't comfortable being handled :)

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In that case a Red Bamboo Ratsnake :)

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I can handle mine if I can be bothered to get the chainmail armour-plates gloves out of the garage !

Thank the lawd he's only 18" long :)


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Originally Posted by Zincubus

In that case a Red Bamboo Ratsnake :)

https://ball-pythons.net/forums/cach...225a52033c.jpg

I can handle mine if I can be bothered to get the chainmail armour-plates gloves out of the garage !

Thank the lawd he's only 18" long :)


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Aww what a handsome danger-noodle! :)

If I were not breeding and were just going to get a nice display animal, I would agree with an ETB or GTP. They're bright, colorful, and have just about the coolest perching position of all of the constrictors.

Baird's Rat Snake

https://ball-pythons.net/forums/cach...om/dJ1egjz.jpg

Wagler's Pit Viper

You really can't beat a carpet python imo. They're beautiful display snakes but also fun to handle. The husbandry is very similar to a BP and they come in a variety of sizes and colors. They're definitely my favorite species to work with.I think every snake keeper needs at one carpet in the collection. :)

A boa! Specifically a smaller locality or a normal BCI male (usually stay around 6'). Boas are easy keepers, good feeders, and usually have good personalities, but require bigger housing, and thus, make a good second snake.

I actually got my first boa before my first BP. I LOVE my boas and actually enjoy handling them far more than my BPs. None have a bad personality or are defensive and they are all curious and like to climb and explore while out.

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Originally Posted by Kira

Well since you already have a ball python, I think it would be fun to get some kind of display snake like a carpet python or a green tree python!

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Yeah, that's what I did. And Carpets aren't even hard to really care for. They are great snakes!

well if not another BP...

a Mexican Black Kingsnake! shiny, jet black awesomeness.

https://ball-pythons.net/forums/cach...om/HSqdKiG.jpg

very easy husbandry. they're active and displays well.

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Originally Posted by Ax01

well if not another BP...

a Mexican Black Kingsnake! shiny, jet black awesomeness.

https://ball-pythons.net/forums/cach...om/HSqdKiG.jpg

very easy husbandry. they're active and displays well.

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Yes I actually do really like MBKs! They are one of my favorites :)

you should get a boa because they are lots of fun and are a bigger species than ball pythons but still not as big or as expensive to care for as a true giant like a retic or burm.

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Originally Posted by dylan815

you should get a boa because they are lots of fun and are a bigger species than ball pythons but still not as big or as expensive to care for as a true giant like a retic or burm.

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I have considered that too, boas are truly beautiful

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Originally Posted by Joci

I have considered that too, boas are truly beautiful

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I love both of mine so much. they are the perfect snake to just chill with because they are active enough to be fun but not so much that they will tire you out like a really flighty Retic would. Plus a manageable size of 5-7 or so feet they can be easily handled by one person with ease.

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Originally Posted by dylan815

I love both of mine so much. they are the perfect snake to just chill with because they are active enough to be fun but not so much that they will tire you out like a really flighty Retic would. Plus a manageable size of 5-7 or so feet they can be easily handled by one person with ease.

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Yea I think that at some point I will own a retic, but I will own a boa first. Preferably a Moonglow :)

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Yea I think that at some point I will own a retic, but I will own a boa first. Preferably a Moonglow :)

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oooooh weeee rickkkk! Moon glows and sunglows are my favorite ones. My mainland retic is quite the mover already and is going to be a handful when hes 15+ feet long. :)