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    List of larger/uncommon snakes as pets?

    I might be thinking of picking up a larger snake this summer, and I want as many options to look through as possible. I'm also a bit intrigued by picking up something a little more uncommon, not found in typical pet shops, but since care sheets are often a little trickier to track down I don't know which ones make good pets

    I'm starting to compose a list of snakes that are larger than a ball python but smaller than the largest of BCCs(by weight). Feel free to throw any cool ideas my way, reasons why you'd suggest them

    BCI
    blood/short tailed pythons
    SD retic
    carpet python
    woma python

    what else should I look at?

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    Re: List of larger/uncommon snakes as pets?

    Emerald Tree Boa -- Thinking about getting one myself.. not all that common in captivity and bigger than BPs

    Honestly can't think of too many right now... I'll have more later.
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    Re: List of larger/uncommon snakes as pets?

    If I had the space, i'd be thinkin about an Olive Python. They are simply amazing snakes. JCP's are awesome, as well as other Carpets. There's something to be said for a really high quality Carpet
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    Re: List of larger/uncommon snakes as pets?

    Rainbow Boas get a bit larger than Ball's but not to the excessively long point. However, there are exceptions to that rule and my old Rainbow was just such an exception.
    The unbelievable irredescent coloring and vibrant markings make the rainbow one of the prettiest snakes going that aren't "morphs". Another very docile specimin, although husbandry is a bit finickier with these as they require more specific temps and humidity in order to thrive. but, the end results are MORE than worth it!
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    Re: List of larger/uncommon snakes as pets?

    If you aren't dead-set on boids, bullsnakes, pinesnakes, gophers, or larger ratsnake species would make a good choice. They aren't terribly lengthy, and girth isn't a problem by any means.

    As for python/boa species, womas are super cool, as are blackheaded pythons, if you are willing to spend the money. Rainbow boas are always a good choice as long as you aren't scared to get bit!

    And if you want to spend like $10,000, there are a few Boelen's pythons on kingsnake.
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