Second snake- go big or not at all!

[blueberrypancakes]

So, as alot of you know since I will not shut up about it, I am looking in to getting a second BP. I would love to have a pied or (and?) and a BEL in my life! For me- someone who has no interest in breeding- this is a pretty big purchase. Is it wise to spend that much money on a snake while I'm still pretty inexperienced? This would be my second snake, and upon further reflection, I thought maybe I should go with something a little less flashy- say a spider or pinstripe. The thing is, I am totally committed to giving Jackson (a normal- I am only suggesting that he was very inexpensive) the absolute best care I can possibly give him, so why not go with my dream snake right off? What was your second?

[The Serpent Merchant]

To me at least the value of a snake does not matter when deciding wether or not to add another to your collection. a $40 normal deserves the same level of respect and care as a $60,000 snake does. what it all comes down to is if you are willing to put in the time and effort.

[Skittles1101]

My second was a male pastel. IMO, the care should not be any better or worse depending on the morph. I treat my male normal just as well as I treat my albino (most "expensive" morph), and it wouldn't change if I had a magpie either. If you can provide the optimum care for your pied, normal, or BEL, then why not?

[blueberrypancakes]

Yay! So, I'm reading in to this as go for it...

[The Serpent Merchant]

Yes if you feel that you can care for a second snake the cost of the snake should only be an issue for your budget.

[Valentine Pirate]

They're all ball pythons, whatever morph it is you decide to get As pets the only thing you have to worry about are your budget (I'd suggest getting whatever supplies you need first) and your personal preference!

[loonunit]

I bought my 2nd snake 6 months after my first snake, and it was a piebald female.

My first snake was a het pied male. I wanted to make sure I knew I was doing, and wouldn't find him belly up a couple week later like my goldfish. I wanted to know that BEFORE I invested in a $1k animal. But you could tell what I really wanted, huh?

[BigJayPiercer]

I just expanded My collection threefold in one day. But I agree with everyone else, cost of the morph isn't as important as knowing all of your animals will recieve the same commitment to quality care as the first one did.

[Royal Hijinx]

I just got back in to ball pylons, and I have a BEL and albino. I say get whatever your budget and ability to care for them allows.

[dante59]

My second was a TSK axanthic male. My first was a rescue male.