Gaining Back Trust

[dkatz4]

If you want something you can handle every day that tolerates handling and is forgiving when it it comes to husbandry, get a corn snake or a milksnake, because BP are not it, never have, never will be.

If you want something that loves you, cuddles with you, trust you and you can play with you for hours at the time get a dog.


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I've mentioned this in other threads regarding "best beginner snakes" and whatnot, but I've NEVER understood by B-P's have this reputation as the perfect first snake. Compared to corns, kings, and milks these guys are positively high maintenance, and picky eaters to boot! Yes they are generally not prone to bite, but that doesn't make it the perfect beginner pet. I know when researching for my snake the first question i asked myself was, "How do i feel about creating and maintaining a mini tropical ecosystem inside of a plastic box?". The handling issue was also of concern to me b/c, heck, i really like handling my snake. At the end of the day, even though they are awesome and come in amazing morphs, i decided that, for me, a BCI was a better "beginner" choice; always eats, very tolerant of handling, and although tropical, known to be very adaptable to fluctuations in climate (within reason, of course).
So I guess what i'm saying is... Boas Rule! BP's Drool!
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regarding cuddly pets, i have a theory: i think the most "serpentine" mammal you can own is a ferret. they are long and bendy, live in a tank, and sleep all day - awesome little critters, but check you local laws, they are not allowed in some places.