Best Python for an Apartment?

[Aspen0122]

Y'alls inputs on the best apartment pythons??

[Homebody]

I suggest a Children's python. Apartments are small. Children's pythons are small. It's a perfect fit. Pygmy pythons are smaller, but they're expensive and can be tough to feed as babies.

[Bogertophis]

I suggest a Children's python. Apartments are small. Children's pythons are small. It's a perfect fit.

Or the closely-related & VERY similar "Australian spotted python"- mine is currently about 15 years old, & a mere 4' long- PERFECT. (these get slightly bigger than Children's, very similar otherwise)

But if you're talking about "pythons" be prepared to explain...they don't all become huge snakes, but so many people think ONLY of giant pythons. The "best" python (or snake) is the one your landlord ALLOWS. Please never try to sneak in & hide a pet in a rental apartment or house- it doesn't end well one way or another, & gives snake-keepers & animal lovers a bad name, besides.

While I don't currently keep ball pythons, I suppose we should include them in the list of good options, but being heavy-bodied, a misguided landlord or neighbor might confuse them with larger pythons. Then again, they might think Antaresia (Children's, Spotteds) are "baby anacondas" too?

[Zincubus]

Y'alls inputs on the best apartment pythons??

Royal pythons are the best for anywhere !

Just ensure you buy a good eater / feeder and you are good to go .

Extremely hardy ( in my experience) , gorgeous selection of colours / patterns, fabulous to watch in the evenings ( if you add some branches ) and amazing to handle .. they will even curl up on your lap whilst you watch telly if you wish .


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[Bogertophis]

Hey, none of them bark or need "walked", y'know.

[YungRasputin]

a female Eunectes murinus would be my first pick for an “apartment snake” tbh - easily the best snake to take up an entire apartment - tots 10/10

[Homebody]

a female Eunectes murinus would be my first pick for an “apartment snake” tbh - easily the best snake to take up an entire apartment - tots 10/10

. I thought the OP was asking for recommendations on a snake to keep in the apartment, not a snake that's as large as an apartment. For a snake to take up all the living space in your apartment, you can't do any better that the green anaconda (Eunectes murinus).

[bcr229]

Well, if it's a two bedroom apartment and you're the only tenant, you could set up a retic or burm quite nicely in the other bedroom...

Such would probably freak out the landlord though. Definitely get permission first.

Otherwise, any species that doesn't top six feet would be fine.

[Bogertophis]

The thing to remember about living with snakes in an apartment- even if the landlord allows it- is to be considerate of the fact that MANY people fear snakes. It's NO fun having your neighbors complaining about your pet- not to mention they'll probably shun or hassle you as well- so never walk around outside your apartment holding your snake- keep them concealed in a carrier of some kind. People don't complain about what they're unaware of- so don't make waves.

And if you're trying to convince a landlord to rent to you, it might help to actually show them that this is what you'll do, so they know they won't end up with neighbors complaining or threatening to move out. Landlords really just want good tenants that pay rent, don't damage the building & don't upset the other good tenants. So when you meet a potential landlord, remember they're sizing you up for maturity & trustworthiness- you can make a big difference in how it turns out. And don't blame landlords- they get burned by tenants all the time. Try to understand how they see you & potential pets.