Albino Burmese Python? Pros and Cons? Need Help from Experts

[Junior013]

Well, it is bad to reject a gift from a good friend thought. But I will just try to think about it. It is not normal that everyday, someone is going to give you an albino burmese python, right? Highly appreciate your replies. I

To L.West, I am still not sure what could be the possible cause for his death. He puked his meal which was a mice perfect for his body. I followed everything by the book including the temps and the humidity. Basically everything! But I still can't figure out the cause of his death. Thank you for your reply.

[LightningPython]

Have they already got you the snake, or are they only thinking of getting to one?
If it is the latter, you can just tell them you can't have one because you are somewhat inexperienced snake keeper and it would be better for you to get one in the future when you are more ready for it.


Keep us posted with what you decide to do

[Sauzo]

Well is your bud giving you an albino burm hatchling? If so, I almost say take the plunge and go for it. Just be full aware of what you are getting into and how much it is going to cost. I mean my list of kids costs me about $100 a month for food plus substrate, cleaners and disinfectants. Not to mention vet bills. Caesar eats anywhere from 2-3 chicks, quails or rats a week alone and he's only 4'. That burm at 11' is going to eat adult rabbits, gpigs and I wouldn't be surprised if it also ate little goats and pigs. But I mean an albino burm would be awesome and if I had a buddy offering me one from his own clutch, I would be on that faster than a fat kid on a twinkie.

And also remember, never let a large constrictor wrap itself around your neck/shoulders. You always want them over top of 1 shoulder and down under the other shoulder. Even a puppy dog tame snake can get spooked and tense up and then as your choking to death and people are trying to pull the snake off, it is going to be tightening because it is now scared even more and doesn't realize its killing its owner.

[Junior013]

May I see a picture of your burmese pythons? Just for the sake of some beginners here to let them know how big they get and what they are dealing with if they are planning on purchasing one. Thanks!

[BPGator]

Since you're in high school, I assume you live with your parents. What are their thoughts on you getting a Burmese?


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[Junior013]

She was about to give me an alburm hatchling but I'm not sure if it was a joke or not. She said she has a lot of hatchlings there at her home so it would'nt if you give one away. I'll just not expect anything. For me, I would take the risk and get the snake since its a blessing given to you from a friend. With my parents, they are just scared about the security because they do get big and they are thinking about the dangers of it. I'll update you guys as soon as possible. Thanks for the replies!

[juggalosnakes]

Im a recovering drug addict, i got my first snake just over a year ago. A few months ago i had 47 total. Due to the 600$ + food bill per month i have down sized. Currently my burm is my second favorite snake. He is at 8 ft right now, puppy dog tame but i made a mistake once and let my cat into the same room as him. If i wsnt paying attention it could have been bad as he went for the kitty. They didnt touch fyi. I now ensure to securely lock the room i let him roam around in to avoid any trouble.

Being your in high school i would suggest not to get the berm. It takes alot of time and dedication to take care of these amazing animals. And although i said he was puppy dog tame that doesnt mean he is always in a good mood. If i didnt have the experience with smaller snaoes and reading them im sure i would have been bit by my burm by now.

Dont think of it as oooh cool a big snake all my classmates will be impressed. You could easily have a bad situation on your hands if you got careless or werent paying attention.

I would say go for it if your parents know 100% what they are getting into aswell as you, but then i also want to say pass on it.

[tttaylorrr]

For me, I would take the risk and get the snake since its a blessing given to you from a friend.

please realize this is a living being with very special needs not suited for an average herper, especially a newbie. your friend will not be upset at you taking a pass on their "blessing." i'm making assumptions, but understand you do not have your own space, and most likely you don't have your own stable income suited for an animal that will eventually eat very large prey; this decision will not just affect you alone. remember you (hopefully) will not live with your parents forever, and transportation of the snake alone is probably a big ordeal, aside from its equipment, housing, etc. i would wait quite a few years when you have more experience and stability.

[BPGator]

You seem to be stuck on that by not accepting it you'll insult your friend. Perhaps this is a Filipino culture thing? In the US, if someone offers you a Burmese Python, a response like, "sorry, dude, my parents won't let me have a snake that big" or "dude are you insane, I've only owned a ball python. I'm not ready for a snake that big" would suffice and no one would be insulted. It seems like your mind set is, I'll try it and if it doesn't work out I can just get rid of it.


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[Nellasaur]

I understand that there seems to be a culture clash here, but I really think it's a poor idea to take on a responsibility as big as this just because it's being offered as a gift and would therefore be rude or bad luck to refuse. (And honestly, from where I'm sitting it's just as rude to offer a 'gift' that requires massive responsibility on the part of the recipient without being willing to gracefully accept "no thank you" as an answer.)

You are a student living in your parents' home, and it sounds like your parents are not enthusiastically on board. Do you have your own income, that you'll be able to support this animal in the coming years as it starts needing large prey items to eat? What will you do if your parents refuse to help you pay for the burm's food? Can you afford to buy or build and 8-foot-long cage to house it when it grows up in a few years? Are your parents or family members willing to help you handle the snake when it reaches full size? Will you be able to rehome the snake if you aren't able to care for it, or if your parents demand you turn it out?

You know your situation better than a stranger on the internet, of course. If you have rock-solid answers to all of these questions and feel confident that you can support the animal no matter what, then by all means accept the gift. But if you can't answer these questions with confidence, please resist the cultural pressure to accept the gift just because it's a gift, and don't take the snake.