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    it's not about what appeals to someone else, its about what appeals to you. If you buy a big snake because the mass majority say its awesome, but you're in the minority that dislike working with that species (African rock pythons for example), then what are you going to do? Ultimately, you want to figure out what makes you happy and go for that. There are lot of options out there, but many of them have very special requirements, permits, among other things.

    Personally, I love reticulated pythons, they are what drive me working with the big stuff. But they are not for every one. They are quick, intelligent, and have an incredible feeding response. They get large, and by large we're talking large . . . they need a large enough enclosure, and their feeding bill will be around 8-20 a week in food per female. More to think about . . .

    Burmese are slower, less active, but still large and heavier bodied snakes. Males stay really reasonable at 10-11' and don't get as heavy as the females. They generally have a good temperament, but they can and will have their bad days. And you need to learn to read the snake the best you can as it grows with you.

    Anacondas are awesome looking, but their musk is one of the foulest smells you'll encounter. They need a large water area, and will generally defecate in it, so its a pain to keep clean. On top of that, most of the greens have bad attitudes, while the yellows stay smaller and a lot more docile - however, the yellow anaconda, as is the Burmese, are on the lacy act restricted animals.

    Boas, they get large enough for most. Getting an adult dumeril's and growing it to its full potential for instance is rewarding and gorgeous. You say you have a Columbian, those get around 7-8' tops, what size is yours now? Is it past 3-4 years old? Most are quite slow growers, perhaps that is the snake you need, its just taking some time to grow into.

    Giant snakes are a big commitment, and you shouldn't just jump head first into something you have no way to commit to later in life. Make sure you can take care of it to its full extent (30 years), and that you have the space, and permits. If you get a lacy act animal, ask yourself "Will I be moving anytime soon, will I move out of the state" if you plan on leaving the state, you can't take that Burmese, African rock, yellow anaconda, or Sri Lankan Python with you according to federal law. . .

    Food for thought. I suggest you dine on it for a bit.
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