Pied..

I'm on my bf's sn.. He just got a bp & Im interested in a Pied. I'm really iffy about snakes in general. Is a pied a good first snake for me is the ?:confused: Whats a decent price on one? I don't kno what im doing on here so I don't kno how to search I just knew how to post a thread. Any help here ?:snake:

Piebalds are going to be priced in the thousands, like $2,000 or $3,000 sometimes more.

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Originally Posted by pj240

I'm on my bf's sn.. He just got a bp & Im interested in a Pied. I'm really iffy about snakes in general. Is a pied a good first snake for me is the ?:confused: Whats a decent price on one? I don't kno what im doing on here so I don't kno how to search I just knew how to post a thread. Any help here ?:snake:

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A pied is just a ball python with a special paint job, usually very pricey..

The price will depend on the amount of white, the more white the higher the price, expect to pay $1300 - $1600 much more for adults of course.

Is a BP a good snake for you? Well it will depends on your expectations and your ability to meet it's need.

Well, temperment isn't based on mutation. Do you mean is a bp a good first snake? Most will say yes, but it depends on the person. Try taking care of your bf's snake and see.

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Originally Posted by alexOATH

Piebalds are going to be priced in the thousands, like $2,000 or $3,000 sometimes more.

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even at a reptile show?:O

Wanted to add, if you're iffy about snakes you might want to start with something a little smaller.

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Originally Posted by TheBallPython

Well, temperment isn't based on mutation. Do you mean is a bp a good first snake? Most will say yes, but it depends on the person. Try taking care of your bf's snake and see.

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The thing is I was never a snake person but since my bf got one i find myself on here all the time and googling things to find out more about his bp so i feel more comfortable around him. I just get so nervous when Im holding the bp that hes gonna strike at me.:(

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Originally Posted by TheBallPython

Wanted to add, if you're iffy about snakes you might want to start with something a little smaller.

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His is pretty small.. Not quite sure on the age but hes definately younger then a year. He will post a pic on here soon

Hi,

You might be able to get them cheaper at shows - possibly in the $1500 range I think - it also depends slightly on the amount of white on the animal with high whites being slightly more expensive.

But if that is the type you really like I say go for it. :gj:

It might take a bit longer to save for it but I'm a great beleiver in holding out for the animal you won't mind cleaning up behind for 20 years. :D

As to the biting thing trust me it will seem like such a non-event to you if it ever even happens. :rolleyes:


dr del

pieds are around $1500 usually from what ive seen. If you dont know about ball pythons I wouldnt get one. Why spend the money if you dont even know how to take care of it, or if you even like them (being afraid).
You should take care of your boyfriends BP then. I still wouldnt get a pied unless you have the money and actually know about BP's.


- BTW: your not sposto share accounts.....

I have to agree that if this is going to be your first venture down the snake trail I'd suggest a normal or even a less expencive morph. Give it some time then if you feel comfortable sinking 1500.00 - 2 K in to a pet.. Go for it. But save your self the heart ache of having to learn on with a multi thousand dollar snake.

Just my two cents

Thats basically what i was going to say but it kinda sounds bad when your like "use a normal they dont matter as much" :oops:
but yeah thats basically it.... I have a feeling OP didnt know how expensive pieds are.... :snake:

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Originally Posted by I<3Dreamsicles

Thats basically what i was going to say but it kinda sounds bad when your like "use a normal they dont matter as much" :oops:
but yeah thats basically it.... I have a feeling OP didnt know how expensive pieds are.... :snake:

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LOL yea I'd just hate to see some one go through the learning curve of a first time snake owner (that we all went through no matter how long a go), With such a hefty investment. I mean there's a reason drivers Ed. cars are 4 door POS's.

To the OP the only reason I suggested a less expensive morph is because once you have the husbandry down yo can really start to enjoy the worry free enjoyment of owning a snake. You want to be able to fully enjoy a Pied or even a Normal with out the constant worry of "Am I doing this right".

Our first BP was a pied. Got her a month or so ago. She's my wife's and her name is Pumpkin Pied:

http://cdn-3-service.phanfare.com/im...458dbf47_1.jpg

So, if you really want a piebald as your first BP, we're all for it! :banana:

BUT, don't buy one without educating yourself first. These forums are a great resource, and I'd strongly recommend getting a book too. We got The Complete Ball Python and read it cover to cover. We spoke often with our local reptile store staff who was also a great resource. And since we already had 4 corn snakes, we felt we were ready to take the next step to something more exotic. We've had no regrets and, besides, my wife was the one who wanted her, so what else could I do but go along with it? :rolleye2:

Best of luck!

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Originally Posted by Kermit262

Our first BP was a pied. Got her a month or so ago. She's my wife's and her name is Pumpkin Pied:

http://cdn-3-service.phanfare.com/im...458dbf47_1.jpg

So, if you really want a piebald as your first BP, we're all for it! :banana:

BUT, don't buy one without educating yourself first. These forums are a great resource, and I'd strongly recommend getting a book too. We got The Complete Ball Python and read it cover to cover. We spoke often with our local reptile store staff who was also a great resource. And since we already had 4 corn snakes, we felt we were ready to take the next step to something more exotic. We've had no regrets and, besides, my wife was the one who wanted her, so what else could I do but go along with it? :rolleye2:

Best of luck!

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OMG, Gorgeous!!:gj:

ive seen nice mid to low white ones for 1200-1300 at an expo

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Originally Posted by I<3Dreamsicles

pieds are around $1500 usually from what ive seen. If you dont know about ball pythons I wouldnt get one. Why spend the money if you dont even know how to take care of it, or if you even like them (being afraid).
You should take care of your boyfriends BP then. I still wouldnt get a pied unless you have the money and actually know about BP's.


- BTW: your not sposto share accounts.....

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i agree on this.

do research in and out.

i lost 3 normals before i step into buying a morphs. due to "i wanna get a ball, now.. dont care" attitude.. it all change now. price over quality, or is it quality over price.

if i had a pair of pieds i would trade you for that bike in the avatar :P , but i dont :(

if u dont have the cash u can always get a pair of het pieds and when they r old enough to produce ur own

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Originally Posted by dc1

if i had a pair of pieds i would trade you for that bike in the avatar :P , but i dont :(

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HA My man wouldnt give that bike up for anything:mad:

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Originally Posted by pj240

HA My man wouldnt give that bike up for anything:mad:

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I wouldn't either :D