Tinley NARBC Wishlist (POLL)

[dakski]

I've only had a carpet python (Yafe) for a week now (and there was a major FEDEX delay, and he got sick because of it - RI - etc.) but he's a pretty personable little guy (and is healing well and quickly). He's beautiful too and I love that he's mostly arboreal. Not sure what you already have in your collection, but so far, and he's not even healthy yet, he seems like a keeper.

I love my BP, Shayna, and I'd always wanted an Albino BP and she's Albino Spider and is a beautiful and wonderful snake. She's docile and friendly, and eats well during the spring and summer, etc. However, from a pure personality standpoint, I love my BCI the best and I have a feeling, Yafe isn't going to be far behind.

Plus, Yafe, even not feeling well, spends half his time out so I can see him. I almost never see Shayna unless the lights are out and it's near food time.

Again, nothing against BP's. I adore Shayna and wouldn't trade her for anything. However, having a Boa, corns, and a Carpet Python now (he's albino and a cross between an IJ and a Darwin), I am becoming drawn to the more outgoing snakes, both from a handling perspective and a viewing perspective.

I think I'll always have a BP in my collection, but not super excited to get another one at the moment. Of course, I am pretty much out of space and only have one animal left on my "dream reptile" list and the Lacey Act scares me and CT law doesn't allow it (1/2 dwarf Burmese), so it's not happening.

In any event, and back to your "problem" at hand, if you have room left for two more reptiles. I would lean towards a carpet, but I would not plan on getting both at the show this year, if it were me. I would plan on getting the best animal you can find, either BP or Carpet, and then getting the next one down the line. You have to picky with only two spots left!

Of course, who I am kidding, if I wanted a carpet and BP, I would end up with both at the show!!!!!!!