What type of snake...

My girlfriend and I are looking into getting another snake sometime, and we wanted to get some suggestions as to what we should pick. Right now we have a normal rescue bp, and all is well. We are looking to pick something more eye catching and vibrant. We like the bp's, but we want something more colorful. Size is not too big of an issue, but nothing massive, which shouldnt be an issue as the smaller snakes tend to be the "cooler" looking ones. Right now I think our top choice is a GTP, but we wanted some more suggestions.

Price is definitely being considered, so keep that in mind.

GTP's can be pretty snippity from what I've heard but are GORGEOUS!

If you want something a little more docile but still colorful, check out some of the cornsnake morphs that are out now! Definitely easier on the pocket book than alot of other snake morphs!

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My girlfriend and I are looking into getting another snake sometime, and we wanted to get some suggestions as to what we should pick. Right now we have a normal rescue bp, and all is well. We are looking to pick something more eye catching and vibrant. We like the bp's, but we want something more colorful. Size is not too big of an issue, but nothing massive, which shouldnt be an issue as the smaller snakes tend to be the "cooler" looking ones. Right now I think our top choice is a GTP, but we wanted some more suggestions.

Price is definitely being considered, so keep that in mind.

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If you like oranges, KSBs have some pretty color vibrancies. (but I think you want something bigger)

I know Brazilian Rainbow Boas are just brilliant in color (big but not too big as well!).. Corn snakes have a lot of color varieties as well.

There are specific types of boas, I'm not sure what kinds exactly that have purplish colorations. Unless you want to go for a bp morph.
That's all I got for ya. :]

Corn snakes have awesome colors. You just dont get those vibrant yellows and reds in BP's

How about a jungle carpet python?

I would go for a milk snake....

albino nelson milksnake:

https://ball-pythons.net/gallery/fil...ittlenov06.JPG

normal and anery kenyan sand boa:

https://ball-pythons.net/gallery/fil...dboasapr06.JPG

greyband kingsnake:

https://ball-pythons.net/gallery/fil...kolaiface2.jpg

hypo honduran milk:

https://ball-pythons.net/gallery/fil...ondooct06b.jpg

All relatively inexpensive and easy to care for.

I have one of these and they are really colorful.
http://thereptileshack.com/images/sn...bino-Corn1.jpg
Albino Corn Snake.

How about these? They are actually avail as we have to get rid of them
They are both females '06 - very tame and curious/active eat voraciously and would come with nearly a years supply of F/Thttp://constrictors.com/forums/attac...1&d=1214322831
http://constrictors.com/forums/attac...1&d=1214322819
http://constrictors.com/forums/attac...1&d=1214322783

Look into Ringed Pythons. They get to a decent size, and have a little girth to them. Their husbandry is a little advanced towards humidity and shedding, but they're gorgeous snakes! Bright red and jet black as babies...

If you can find someone who selectively breeds theirs for color, you may get some nice adults. Most mature into brown and black adults, but a nice, selectively bred animal will mature into a maroon and smoke black animal.

Feeding isn't a problem. This species is very voracious with food! Prices run around $175-350 a piece. Bob Clark has some VERY impressive looking adults. They do mature slowly though...something to keep in mind ;)

Carpet pythons always catch my eye... especially some of the morphs (I think most morphs are coastal carpet pythons?)

I know they're "a dime a dozen", but as my corn has matured, he really competes as being my favorite snake. And he's SO - EASY - TO - CARE - FOR....

And oh yeah, he's full of orangey goodness!

http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n...enson_hib2.jpg

Boas have some amazing morphs, motley, scoria, albino motley, but all of those are quite expensive...
I was going to say a Labyrinth or Albino Labyrinth Burmese Python, but too big I guess... The albino Labyrinth is worth $575 and the normal is $475 at Bob Clark's Link

The snakes that we have are Corn snakes and they are wonderful !
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Go to Preuss brotha, they got a gorgeous sunbeam in right now and she's a smoker!

I researched sunbeams (one at a LPS right now) and I'm not sure how to keep them in captivity. Something like 90% humidity, 6-8 inches of burrowing substrate. Seems like most die within six months too.

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The snakes that we have are Corn snakes and they are wonderful !
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2nd pic is what mine looks like. :)
Corns are really easy to take care of and are real colorful snakes.

personally i always recommend carpet pythons... i actually have a yearling black and yellow jungle i'm looking to get rid of too. ;)
but seriously, they make a great pet for beginners and advanced keepers alike.

I'd go for a corn or kingsnake. There's a huge variety of colors and patterns out there.

I'd suggest a Carpet python too. They have some beautiful colors, lots of locales to choose from, and aren't much more difficult than a BP in terms of care. GTPs are a bit of a jump from BPs but if you feel you're ready for one then go for it.

a kenyan sand boa would be a great choice because they come inin few bright colours and they dont get very large. their only draw back is they spend 96% of their time under their substrate cause they are burrowers. they are great snakes though.

here is mine, Lucifer

https://ball-pythons.net/gallery/fil...0855_thumb.jpg
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