First Large snake?

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Honestly your best bet is a coastal carpet python if you want size without them being ridiculously large and unhandleable like some of the other giants. They are a great snake and can get 9-12ft my largest girl right now is 7ft and is completely manageable.

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Handleability is the key word here. Even the largest carpets are easy to handle, whereas large red tail boas and the like usually end up handling you.