What to get next... Need suggestions !

[STjepkes]

So, my AP rack is ordered and should be here august, I have money for a herpstat 1 set aside to order that soon, and I just ordered 5+ months worth of food for everyone I have currently. Now with 5 balls to go into the rack, and the rack being 7 levels, I'm left with these empty levels.... whatever will I do?

So I'm contemplating my next purchase and currently have $200 sitting around that could go towards one. Part of me would really like to try a different species. I have been looking at kings - they come in so many different colors and patterns and for 200 or under I pretty much have my pick - but really have no idea what I'd want. Suggestions?

Another obvious possibility is saving a bit more, maybe up to 400-600 dollars and get another female ball - either a single gene 100% het clown(if there's something non-pastel, non-pin, non-spider in that range, idk), or something non-clown that's still awesome? I have been loving me some fire. Maybe something else, though? My current collection is in my signature.

I'm also WIDE open to suggestions of other species that preferably meet some/most of these requirements:

- MAX at ~6 feet or less
- Can live in my 15/32 quart rack for at least a couple years comfortably
- Similar temp requirements to ball pythons: Ambient in high 70s, hot spot ~90
- $250 or less

Thanks for any replies and suggestions.

[STjepkes]

No suggestions at all?!

[bfirecat]

I'd vote for a hognose for a different species, those guys are cute and awesome!

For a female ball, I'd go for a fire het clown, enchi het clown, or yellowbelly het clown

[treeboa]

A Cal King can live in a 32q it's whole life and they come in a whole host of colors and patterns. I've got a banded "desert phase" Cal King and a pair of aberrant Coastals. Mine are all tame, but do have outrageous feeding responses. I love them!

[STjepkes]

I'd vote for a hognose for a different species, those guys are cute and awesome!

For a female ball, I'd go for a fire het clown, enchi het clown, or yellowbelly het clown

I really love your suggestions, but do you think I could find a nice fire het clown or enchi het clown for 600? I have considered hognose, but they start so tiny! I guess I could get an older one.

A Cal King can live in a 32q it's whole life and they come in a whole host of colors and patterns. I've got a banded "desert phase" Cal King and a pair of aberrant Coastals. Mine are all tame, but do have outrageous feeding responses. I love them!

Thanks for the input! Part of me is definitely leaning towards a King at the moment.

[Anya]

I adore both my Hognose and my Cali King. The King wants things a little cooler than the balls or a hognose, though, so keep it in mind.

[bfirecat]

Hognoses are just so cute and their attitudes are hilarious!
They do start of tiny, but they are great to work with

I'm sure you could definitely find a fire het clown or enchi het clown for $600, just wait for them to hatch this season

Good luck!

[MarkS]

Get a pair of Woma's. Very similar in care to ball pythons.

[Annarose15]

I think that you defintiely need to keep care requirements in mind when you're deciding. BP conditions are typically way too hot for a colubrid. An IJ Carpet might get slightly over 6', but has pretty similar husbandry needs. Womas are definitely cool, too.