What should my next python be?

[Tigergenesis]

I love my bp and would like to get another python species. I'm looking for something about the same girth as a bp, no smaller but no longer than 6-8 feet...and of course something not too difficult to acquire in the pet trade. I've seen very few adult snakes in person, so I'm unable to determine how thick/long many species get as adults. I'm open to any suggestions!

I'd love another bp - but I would really love a species less prone to go off feed. I was thinking of a female bp, but was told they are just as likely to go off feed as males are.

[Shaun J]

carpet pythons

[green_man]

most pythons under 8 ft are not likely to get as girthy as bp's. Ive been getting interesting in carpets myself, but they are slim snakes.
You may want to check into bloods.

[Tigergenesis]

I'd love a Jaguar Carpet - but if I remember correctly they're a bit pricey. I do like the look of Irian Jaya Carpets and Jungles, but wish they were a bit thicker.

As far as bloods...they look like they eat larger prey (as adults) than I want to get into - at least I'm assuming.

I'd kind of like something that would eat the same size off as my bp - that way his food won't go to waste when he decides to be stubborn and not eat. I'm definitely open to any suggestions (even if not a python).

[Shaun J]

what is the temperement of bloods?

[green_man]

How bout one of these bad boys:

They average around 7 ft but sometimes get bigger.

[led4urhead]

Childrens pythons? or a nice Woma?

[Shaun J]

i wrote the wrong thing but i cant erase so...

[Smulkin]

When you say the same girth do you mean proportionally? Or in a non-relative way? To get as girthy as a ball (in proportion to length) you'd almost HAVE to go the blood route. A nice coastal or jungle carpet might be nice - though keep in mind for either of those the setup might have to have more height. Any route you go you'll hit a point with something longer that the uneaten leftovers the BP won't take won't quite fill up the larger snake. You planning on hitting any shows anytime soon?

[Tigergenesis]

Oh how I'd love a Woma (bit too pricey though)!

I'll be at the NARBC show in Chicago this Saturday. I plan on getting an Okeetee Corn from Kathy Love....and I'll try to be good and not get anything else....

Sorry, when I say girth I'm referring to how thick they get (definitely would love something as thick as a bp, but certainly not too much thinner).

Greenman - what is that a pic of?

What size prey do adult bloods eat? I've seen some thick bloods that looked like they could eat adult guinea pigs! I guess even if I went with a blood, I could give it my bps leftovers (even if they are smaller) and just feed it multiples to make up the difference? I think I"ll post over on the blood forum as well.