Advanced species.

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I’m glad you and your snake are ok. I have to commend you guys, I have LOVED snakes my entire life since I was a little boy. That being sad I could NEVER own a snake that big, I honestly don’t ever want a boa or a python over 5 feet, that’s too much snake for me. Seeing constrictors that big or bigger scare me, I certainly would never want to be around one closer than through glass. They are just so big and powerful, there’s a reason why they can eat almost anything in nature.


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Hi there,

I just want to let you know that a 6 foot boa constrictor or carpet python are not very difficult to handle.

There are very few snakes, even at 8 to 10 feet that present the issues a reticulated python can give you.

A 7 foot retic VS a 9 foot boa is a mismatch for the keeper in most cases. The longer boa wins out in the ease of care department. That's why I titled this thread "Advanced Species".

It isn't so much the size, but rather the instincts and natural behaviors of the species.


Retics, maybe Olives, Papuans and Scrubs are on another level. In cases where they are beyond 10 feet, they can be as dangerous as some of the venomous animals.

I didn't want to ruffle too many feathers with this post.

Any snake can be an excellent pet.

All of this is a learning experience. Snakes are primitive and not overly intelligent when compared to some other animals, yet they still keep us guessing.

With the right snake and species 6-7 feet is a breeze.