lookng to buy baby snakes

I'm am intrested in buying baby snakes, mostly pythons, doesn't matter what kind.

Try posting in the wanted/forsale section, im sure a mod will move it there any second now anyways.;)

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Originally Posted by rep_girl452

I'm am intrested in buying baby snakes, mostly pythons, doesn't matter what kind.

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Well, I hope that it does matter what kind you want, just so your happy with what you get, and in return your snake would be happy.
There are several really well known breeders, then there are some that might be a little cheaper. I myself like "Steve Winkler Reptiles", you can google him, not going to post a link, he is a really nice guy, and will answer any questions you might have for him. He ships Monday - Thursday. Good prices aswell. Hope that helps.

i'm not so sure that I want any snakes shiped to me...

Ever find the snake you lost a couple of weeks ago???

no and it's killing me. I figured that my grandma's cat got him, but then he would have bite makrs on him but he doesnt.

Hm, well if your getting a snake you better know proper husbandry details and such.
This doesn't belong here, it'd be great for a mod to move this.

Your only resort to not getting a shipped snake would be a petstore, which is going to about the same price with shipping and not worth the quality.
Petco ball- 80$
Normal Ball from breeder- 40$ + 40-50$ shipping.

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i'm not so sure that I want any snakes shiped to me...

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I've got a few snakes that I'd be more than happy to sell to you and just keep them here... ;)

I konda want my snakes with me. I't just a comfort thing...

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Originally Posted by littleindiangirl

Ever find the snake you lost a couple of weeks ago???

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:confused: I must have missed that post...

To comment on the original question, ruling out the option of having a snake shipped to you is going to SEVERELY limit your options. Some of the best breeders in the business are scattered around the country, and do a lot of business online, shipping via fedex. If you're not willing to buy online and have the snake shipped to you, your best bet is going to be to look for a reptile show or expo near you so you can go physically see the animal before you buy. You could look at pet stores also, but by buying from a pet store, you are very likely to end up with a snake with mites, RI, or other illnesses.

If you are just skeptical about buying online, there are several top notch breeders that post on this site. Take a look at some of their websites, send some emails or make some phone calls until you find someone you feel comfortable doing business with. And you can always post up here asking opinions about a specific breeder. The people on this site will be more than happy to share their experiences and opinions.

That being said, a couple I would recommend taking a look at before ruling out online purchases would be:

NERD
8BallPythons
BHB
Ralph Davis Reptiles
J Kobylka Reptiles

These are just the first few that come to mind. I haven't personally done business with any of the breeders I listed, however based on what I have seen and testimonials I have heard, I wouldn't hesitate to buy online from any one of these breeders.

I hope this post helps. I hate to see people miss out on some of the best quality animals available because they're unsure about purchasing an animal they have not physically seen...

It would help if you told people where you are from, then maybe someone local can help you out... maybe even give you some firsthand tips about keeping a secure enclosure. ;)

Hi,

I was going to move this but it would lose all the great advice you've been given.

I will edit your first post slightly if it is ok with you however and suggest that once you are ready to go ahead you can make a wanted post in our for sale/ wanted forum.


dr del

ok, so I went to Fish Gallery and they had my dream snake. Blood python. $129.99+ tax= $141.56. I got her. she's one years old. If anyone has any advice for me, please e-mail me at Whiteangel846@hotmail.com and title it blood python info. Thank you all who tryed to help me find another one. I will still be on here if anyone wants to talk and sometime even help me breed her in a few years.

THANK YOU!!! :)

Check out Kara's forum: http://www.bloodpythons.com :gj:

I'm kinda wondering how old you are?

I would advise in future you research an animal before buying it.... just a thought!

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I'm kinda wondering how old you are?

I would advise in future you research an animal before buying it.... just a thought!

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I too was wondering this.
Make sure you get all your research done and the husbandry set for that blood.

Wow, I'm going to be completely honest when I say this.

I think you just like the idea of having any animal, and not so much love the animal itself.

You lost your BP that you had for a short time, now your jumping into bloods, which for all their greatness, do require more in husbandry and effort, which so far in these posts, you haven't hinted at in the least. Whether that be asking for advice on an animal that is completely different from balls in husbandry, or by the fact that you just want "any python, it doesn't matter."

Did you have the enclosure ready? Do you know what the proper husbandry is for a blood???? Have you dont ANY research?

Such a lack of concern frightens me and I feel sorry for the animal that has to put up with it.

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ok, so I went to Fish Gallery and they had my dream snake. Blood python. $129.99+ tax= $141.56. I got her. she's one years old. If anyone has any advice for me, please e-mail me at Whiteangel846@hotmail.com and title it blood python info. Thank you all who tryed to help me find another one. I will still be on here if anyone wants to talk and sometime even help me breed her in a few years.

THANK YOU!!! :)

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To echo Connie on this one...

PLEASE do not acquire a blood python on impulse. While they aren't "rocket science" to keep, they do require attention from a dedicated herper with decent experience in successfully keeping snakes.

Not trying to be snarky, but if you have snakes getting loose, it may be time to brush up on your husbandry before tackling a species that requires more experience. Otherwise it may end up just being a bad experience for both you and the snake.

$.02

K~

My BP was not my first snake, i've been around them all my life. Yse I have an enclouser for her and no it was not my fault my bp got out. My house is tilted so when I put his cage in my room it got a little tilted but i fixed that now. Also i'v been looking for a blood for years.

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My BP was not my first snake, i've been around them all my life. Yse I have an enclouser for her and no it was not my fault my bp got out. My house is tilted so when I put his cage in my room it got a little tilted but i fixed that now. Also i'v been looking for a blood for years.

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You still didn't answer our age question.
How does your house being tilted affect anything? Also, any escape is always the keepers fault. If you knew that your house was tilted or something, it's important to make preventative measures for that snake's well being.
If you could enlighten us on your experience that would tell a lot to everyone on here. What snakes have you worked with, since what age, and when you were young how did you work around snakes? Things like that. Be specific.

My cage has sliding glass doors in the front. i now FIXED that problem. Cali. king, albino burmese, BP, bloood, rose pipe.red tailed boa. 8, 10 years ago i started.

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My BP was not my first snake, i've been around them all my life. Yse I have an enclouser for her and no it was not my fault my bp got out. My house is tilted so when I put his cage in my room it got a little tilted but i fixed that now. Also i'v been looking for a blood for years.

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I wasn't trying to point out anything but the comments made by you in previous posts don't reflect the knowledge and experience that comes with research and ownership of snakes. Otherwise, it was a simple mistake on my part, however I still question what "experience" that is, without any more knowledge on your age or what you've kept.

Your comments after you bought the blood also gave me the impression that your flying by the seat of your pants, and that you bought this animal because it happened to be where you were shopping. That's not a thoroughly thought out and planned decision, that's a spontaneous purchase.

So, if I was wrong in that department, my bad. I hope you are being honest with yourself and us, and putting the needs of this animal well before your own desires.

she was sitting in that shop for well over 5 months. when i firsr saw her i as sad because i coulnd not afford her. so noit was not on impluse. no one else wanted her. i did, and there was a milk snake, didn't want that.

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My cage has sliding glass doors in the front. i now FIXED that problem. Cali. king, albino burmese, BP, bloood, rose pipe.red tailed boa. 8, 10 years ago i started.

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Do you still have all these animals (besides the escaped BP?)

Not for nothing but I think most everyone here could hang there snakes enclosure off the wing of a commercial airliner tied to a string and not have their snake escape. Like already posted, it's your job to make sure your snakes enclosure is secured properly regardless if it's in a drafty room, a dry room, a humid room or a crooked house. It doesnt matter.

You could very well prove me wrong here but it does seem that you are jumping into things here before you have the knowledge needed to keep your new pets safely. I could be totally wrong but that's the impression you're giving.

Go to NERDs forums and read up on that new blood of yours. Try and start out on the right foot.

so its my fault that my house if 104 years old and that its not standing straight and the place i put the cage was cricked before i did that? yeah you guys are real awesome help.

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so its my fault that my house if 104 years old and that its not standing straight and the place i put the cage was cricked before i did that? yeah you guys are real awesome help.

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So since you've seen that the crooked spot doesn't work, find a level spot & put your cage there instead. NO BRAINER!

Don't bite the hand that feeds (helps) you. If you don't want to be called out on errors in keeping, FIX THEM! A reason by any other name is just an excuse, especially when it comes to potentially compromising an animal's well-being.

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so its my fault that my house if 104 years old and that its not standing straight and the place i put the cage was cricked before i did that? yeah you guys are real awesome help.

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Everyone makes mistakes, but its more important to understand your mistake so you can fix it in the future.
My house was built in 1856. I have locks on all sides of my cages and tubs so that they could never even dream of escaping.. not after my last incident. :colbert:
You come here for help, your going to get honest help. If you don't like the honesty, then don't look for help in the first place.

Young lady these people are just being more truthful and less tactful than you would like them to be. Their points are valid all the same. I hope that you don't become discouraged and quit posting because some of the people on this site know all about bloods and could give you the best help that you could find anywhere to care for it.

that is what i want. I dont want to here about what the hell i did with mt tank and me bp. and there is no real level spot in my house that foundation in is screwed up sooooo bad.

Moving right along here... what's your setup like for your new blood python? Any pics? Specific questions for blood keepers? :)

I was thinking that since your house sounds a bit off-kilter, have you looked into getting a reptile cage? RBI has some good ones and Rich is an excellent person who will help you to get everything you might need for the environment. His website is: www.reptilebasics.com. He's got the cages, thermostats, temp guns, flex watt or RHP's for heat and tons more!

I have several of his cages and several of his rack systems and they are really top notch products :gj: Maybe this might help protect the snake from escape opportunities and also help you to keep your husbandry perfect for the new blood.

I'm just trying to be helpful for you :)

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Do you still have all these animals (besides the escaped BP?)

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I would be curious to know the answer too. The op apparently had quite a few snakes, where are they now?

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that is what i want. I dont want to here about what the hell i did with mt tank and me bp. and there is no real level spot in my house that foundation in is screwed up sooooo bad.

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I'm sorry, this is sticking out like a sore thumb.

How did the crookedness of the house prevent a secure enclosure? Were you using a tank? If so, cage clips would hold that screen top in place whether or not it was crooked or on a house boat in the middle of a storm.

Also, just HOW crooked is this house that you couldn't prop the cage up to make it level on a table? You see, I view your "crooked house" as an excuse for a mistake that probably had nothing to do with the crookedness of the enclosure.

Maybe you had a brick on the top, and the slant of your house prevented it from stopping your bp, or perhaps you just don't want to admit you screwed up somewhere and forgot to lock it, and rather think that the crooked house is a more valid excuse.

Most enclosure don't depend on being level to be secure. Get where I'm going with this?

If that's the case, I don't think you need to lie to anyone here. There are posts made every week about lost BP's and snakes. Your not alone, MANY people have lost their snakes because of forgetfullness, a loose screen top, or sometimes people don't even know HOW the animal got out. But they are honest, and they receive loads of help, with many people finding their animals within days.

So yes, I may be beating the dead horse, but I don't buy the excuse of a crooked house. It makes no sense to me at all, I can't possibly imagine how it could affect the security of the enclosure, if the enclosure was properly secured in the first place.


So, off my soap box.

What are you housing the blood in? (tank, tub, reptile cage?)
Is it completely secure? How did you secure it?
What's the temps, humidity?
How are you heating it etc...

I don't want to hear a sad story a few months from now, so please, I would like to understand whats actually going on, so that we may better help you to offer the best for your new snake.

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so its my fault that my house if 104 years old and that its not standing straight and the place i put the cage was cricked before i did that? yeah you guys are real awesome help.

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Actually - it is.

If you knew your house was crooked and that you couldn't safely contain a snake in an enclosure, then you shouldn't have purchased the snake. After all, you have had years of experience with multiple snakes in this crooked house, so perhaps it would have been best to just say no.

Since the house is STILL crooked, how to you intend to prevent the crookedness from allowing the blood to escape? How do you even walk in this severely crooked house without falling down all the time? It has to be super crooked to be the blame for escaped snakes.

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How do you even walk in this severely crooked house without falling down all the time?

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LOL, now that was funny.

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Originally Posted by littleindiangirl

I'm sorry, this is sticking out like a sore thumb.

How did the crookedness of the house prevent a secure enclosure? Were you using a tank? If so, cage clips would hold that screen top in place whether or not it was crooked or on a house boat in the middle of a storm.

Also, just HOW crooked is this house that you couldn't prop the cage up to make it level on a table? You see, I view your "crooked house" as an excuse for a mistake that probably had nothing to do with the crookedness of the enclosure.

Maybe you had a brick on the top, and the slant of your house prevented it from stopping your bp, or perhaps you just don't want to admit you screwed up somewhere and forgot to lock it, and rather think that the crooked house is a more valid excuse.

Most enclosure don't depend on being level to be secure. Get where I'm going with this?

If that's the case, I don't think you need to lie to anyone here. There are posts made every week about lost BP's and snakes. Your not alone, MANY people have lost their snakes because of forgetfullness, a loose screen top, or sometimes people don't even know HOW the animal got out. But they are honest, and they receive loads of help, with many people finding their animals within days.

So yes, I may be beating the dead horse, but I don't buy the excuse of a crooked house. It makes no sense to me at all, I can't possibly imagine how it could affect the security of the enclosure, if the enclosure was properly secured in the first place.


So, off my soap box.

What are you housing the blood in? (tank, tub, reptile cage?)
Is it completely secure? How did you secure it?
What's the temps, humidity?
How are you heating it etc...

I don't want to hear a sad story a few months from now, so please, I would like to understand whats actually going on, so that we may better help you to offer the best for your new snake.

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Wow wasn't this one of my first questions that wasn't answered? Hm.
Everything Connie has asked her is wonderful information and she has spoken for my mind. Amen to that.

Hey Connie!~ You spoke my mind but I thought it might be best to let the dead horse lie and move right along with assisting in a set-up for the blood that would be virtually fool proof; except for user error. So, I mentioned a proper reptile cage and accessories and hope that the OP takes a look at RBI's fine products :P

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Hey Connie!~ You spoke my mind but I thought it might be best to let the dead horse lie and move right along with assisting in a set-up for the blood that would be virtually fool proof; except for user error. So, I mentioned a proper reptile cage and accessories and hope that the OP takes a look at RBI's fine products :P

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I'm picking up what your laying down McKinsey. Chris as my witness, I have a strong drive to know all the facts, exactly as they happened. And if something doesn't make any sense, I have to call it out until I get an explanation that does.

I'm hearing ya, Connie. Sometimes, though, that disclosure never comes... :oops:

Choose your battles... she already has the snake... let's help her not to kill it or let it get loose. For the snake...

Your not the only one with a bad foundation. We have had my whole foundation redone twice since we have lived here ( only 5 years). the worst spot is underneath my room, right where my snakes are. No problems here, or any escapes.

wow, how could one not care what kind of baby snakes they get? Cart before the horse, and all that.

and yes, the rest of the thread falls in line with that sentiment also. :weirdface

OP: please provide details on your setup and plans for care of your Blood. There are many experts here who want to help you succeed.

I believe that this girl is very young and that you guys may have run her off. There have been previous threads about not doing this to people that lack knowledge and need help.

I hope she doesnt decide to take up fish keeping:O

Bad joke, I know.

I do hope this person finds the info here needed to make sure this doesnt happen again. At the same time I think the fact some people are being a little short with her is the fact she seems to not be able to accept responsibility for what happened. Like pointed out earlier in this thread she also seems to jump into things well before she is ready to properly care for the snake.

I do have a reptile cage for her my brother gave it to me. no, saddly i do not have the others anymore, my brother took care of them in his room and they all died. the frame of the cage is tilted but now i put some foam tape where the glass does not touch at the bottom and top. I dodn't know where in my room it is cricked. but now i do and i plan on changing where the tank is. I've lived in the house for 11 years...although i do fall down the stairs every now and then. i'm trying to do what i can to make sure the she doesn't get out. by biggers fear is that my 2 year old neice will get in to my room and get her. does any one know where i can gat one of those locks that the pet stores have? and no i do not plan on getting another snake for a few years or untill i can get everything fixed the right way.

Bloods get quite big and VERY heavy and strong....will this cage be able to handle a big-un?

The locks you can probably get at a hardware store for cheap, although without details about your cage I can't say for sure it's the kind I'm thinking of.

i'm trying to get pics up from my camera but i'ts not working...

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My cage has sliding glass doors in the front. i now FIXED that problem. Cali. king, albino burmese, BP, bloood, rose pipe.red tailed boa. 8, 10 years ago i started.

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If your cage has as a door 2 glass pieces that slide on a track, yes you can get a lock for less than $5 at at Home Depot. Most stores would call this a showcase lock. They are easy to find and inexpensive to get.

I now have pics of her cage and her in my profile. i know its kinda big but she loves it and i dont want to make her mad by taking it away. how do i get a pic so people can see it with my name when i post? i cannot figure out...