Best pythons or boas??

[Bogertophis]

Honestly people, don't apologize, I asked a question and any info is awesome.

Antaresia are definitely underrated! I really appreciate all the input.

Oh, if anyone knows any antaresia breeders (Besides BHB, Backwater, and UG reptiles. I don't support them...) I'd love to hear, please PM me.

Well, I certainly can't recommend the guy I got mine from... but just do some "homework"...search for breeders and ask them a few questions. I take my cue from the how a seller responds to a question or 2 (and I don't mean by bombarding them either). I assume that any seller that has no time for me BEFORE the sale will have even less afterI have the snake. Try to check their reputation as many ways as you can...& you can always post & ask here too, if anyone has had experience with them.

BTW, I'm delighted to see others having a similar great experience with Antaresia maculosa (Aussie spotted python); I've only known this one, but she is NOSY, & I love that in a pet snake. It's what I also love about rat snakes. Mine is most often on her driftwood-branches complex under her warming black light, day or night. I always feel like I have a pet snake, even though she's more likely waiting for edibles than me, lol. It's so cute & if I approach her home, she's coming right up to see what's happening & not afraid. A quick whiff of my scent & she knows I'm not food either.

BTW, I paid a "whopping" $40 for mine, but I would say that $100 is a more realistic price these days, though you might find a better deal just because ppl may not be spending much on pets now with the pandemic, & you may find a breeder eager to sell you one, possibly even a hold-back.