Super Dwarf/Jampea Reticulated Python

[Jyson]

As I said in my first post, I'm on the hunt for medium sized snakes, males sized 6-10 feet. Besides the much-too-large jampea, and the perfect-but-pricey super dwarf, what other nicely sized snakes that make good second snakes (following a happy ball python) are out there that you'd recommend?

Columbian Boas (BCI) get to a good size 8-10 max. Other than that you should really look into carpets, I don't know much about them, but I do know that there are some that get to the size you are looking for.

[mainbutter]

Columbian Boas (BCI) get to a good size 8-10 max. Other than that you should really look into carpets, I don't know much about them, but I do know that there are some that get to the size you are looking for.

+1 on carpets and BCIs. Both are common enough to be affordable, both are a little bit "bigger" for snake sizes, both are easy to take care of. I personally have a coastal carpet python and love her to bits.

Blood pythons are another option, shorter than BCIs and carpets, but certainly just about the heaviest-bodied snake on the planet. An 8 year old blood python is spectacular to behold.

[abuja]

I considered Boa Constrictors, and I don't know why I left the idea alone for a little bit.

I looked at the coastal carpet python just now, and what a beauty! Where did you get yours from, mainbutter?

[Denial]

I wou ld dish out the cash and a get a super dwarf. There only around 500 now. I would stay away from jamps though if your looking for a snake that maxes out at 10 becuase well you saw the video that was posted. They may label them dwarfs but in my book a snake that big is not a dwarf.

[abuja]

I wou ld dish out the cash and a get a super dwarf. There only around 500 now. I would stay away from jamps though if your looking for a snake that maxes out at 10 becuase well you saw the video that was posted. They may label them dwarfs but in my book a snake that big is not a dwarf.

I would dish out the cash if it weren't for the fact I'm 12 and live with my dad full-time, who hates snakes to begin with and would definitely NOT pay that much for a snake. I would try to earn money, but my $200 was just spent on my ball python's new enclosure. Basically, he's not willing to pay more than $500 on the snake and all of its stuff put together, which really limits my options.

[Denial]

oh I didnt know how old you were. I would stick to the balls for a while and make sure you get your husbandry down and everything and make sure your interests dont change as you get older. Once you get older and get a car your interests in stuff may change

[abuja]

oh I didnt know how old you were. I would stick to the balls for a while and make sure you get your husbandry down and everything and make sure your interests dont change as you get older. Once you get older and get a car your interests in stuff may change

I figured my age would change things. Can everyone think of me as going into 9th grade?

I would be unable to get another snake until at least winter, probably not for another year till next summer because my dad needs to find another job and pass his CPA exam. I know people think that teenagers tend to change a lot, but I've loved snakes since I was 7 and am still wanting more. The reason I want a low maintenance snake is that I'm unsure of the workload in high school, and it will probably take up much of my time. My little ball python, Abuja, is doing well and feeding regularly, but I do agree with you there, that I should keep him for a longer period of time before moving up to a larger and harder to care for snake. This thread was made with the knowledge that I wouldn't be getting another snake until at least 6 probably 12 months.

[Denial]

Teenagers do change alot. I know first hand. I got in over my head when I first started and I wasnt much older then you. If you want a retic your only about 2 hours from me get your dad to drive you down and I have some you can handle andn feed and see if you would still like to have one. Im not trying to discourage you or anything but I know exactly how it is to be a teenager and want a big snake.

[AjBalls]

Assuming the snake stayed int he 6-7 ft range, would a 41 qt sterilite be acceptable?

Not a chance. Retics are far more active for something that size. Most people I know would recommend a 4'x2' for an SD.

[abuja]

Teenagers do change alot. I know first hand. I got in over my head when I first started and I wasnt much older then you. If you want a retic your only about 2 hours from me get your dad to drive you down and I have some you can handle andn feed and see if you would still like to have one. Im not trying to discourage you or anything but I know exactly how it is to be a teenager and want a big snake.

Really? What days are good for you? Also, if you could help me cure my dad's dislike of snakes (my 25" bp is pushing him ), that would be great! Hahaha . Yeah, you feel like you're ready for the challenge but no one else thinks so, ya know?