I started keeping ‘exotics’ back in the mid 80’s and have had either reptiles or fish ever since…
For the last dozen years I’ve had 300~1200 gallons of fish tanks…
I’ve been burnt out on fish for a year or two and have been downsizing while becoming more interested in reptiles and amphibians again…
I’m finishing up putting together a handful of vivariums for Poison Dart Frogs…
I currently have a very hand tame 4’ Tegu…

So I’m no expert, but I am the type to thoroughly educate myself about my pets and I do take their care seriously…


I’m looking for a Boa/Python that I can keep in a decorative display cabinet that also is handlable. I do like snakes that come in different ‘morphs’. I do plan to breed the pair that I acquire.

The display cabinet I have in mind will be side by side 2’x 2’ @ 3’ tall enclosures… but could be remodeled to be 4’ x 2’ @ 1.5’ tall… As the enclosure is not built, all of these numbers are negotiable.


I looked into Corn Snakes for a while and while they come in a wealth of breedable morphs, their smaller frame and overly simple care seemed like something that would fail to really fill my nook. I’m not looking to be crack open a new area of the hobby, but I do appreciate a challenge… I also favor the robust look of Boas/Pythons over the skinny little field snakes.


I did look into Carpet Pythons a little bit last night and they do look like they would fit my nook quite well…