Recommendation Wanted - New Snake

[lord jackel]

Hi Everyone...My wife and I have decided we want a "larger" then BP display snake. I know most species are shy but think having one that others can see would be fun. So colorful is important...as is cost (I spend most of my "extra" funds on new BP morphs) so I would like to keep it under $250.

I was leaning toward the Brazilian Rainbow Boas and found a great deal ($135) from Rainforest Reptiles (then I read the reviews on Fauna and decided against doing business with them).

So what would everyone suggest...either another dealer or a better option for a snake (and good dealer)

Thanks for the ideas.

[elevatethis]

BRBs hide just as much as ball pythons do...so you are going to run into the same issues in creating a display setup.

Arboreal species like Green Tree Pythons and Emerald Tree Boas are more likely to stay out, but once they find a perch, don't move much after that. They look very nice. The flip side to that is many do not like to be handled...at all.

[JimiSnakes]

BRB's will borrow and never come out till night. Same with Dumerils. Taiwan Beauties, and other slender snakes like them will be a good choice too.

[Freakie_frog]

Carpet pythons all the way.

[Aric]

Carpet pythons all the way.

Just about to say that!!!

[Laooda]

Just about to say that!!!

Ok... So it's thirded! I love Carpets, and it's hard to beat them in the looks department!

[Freakie_frog]

Just about to say that!!!

GREAT color same temperament as balls but work great in display settings

[lord jackel]

GREAT color same temperament as balls but work great in display settings

Wow...4 recommendations for carpets. I had looked at them too, but cost being somewhat of a factor - the nice bright black/yellow/green seemed way up there, while where I am looking they were dingy. So do you guys have a recommendation on a breeder for nice looking ones? I plan to check out the Midwest Reptile show this weekend but am not holding my breath (it has been slim pickins on snakes lately.

Thanks for the comments everyone.

[lord jackel]

BRBs hide just as much as ball pythons do...so you are going to run into the same issues in creating a display setup.

Arboreal species like Green Tree Pythons and Emerald Tree Boas are more likely to stay out, but once they find a perch, don't move much after that. They look very nice. The flip side to that is many do not like to be handled...at all.

Hey Brad...I guess "Display" was the wrong word...all my snakes are in racks...this snake will be in a somewhat realistic display so him hiding is still OK (not to mention no one is really home during the day so he can sleep all he wants ) I can always get him out if someone every is interested. We don't entertain much so it is more for my wife and I to "know he is there"

As for the GTP I thought about them but I have kids that like to "play" with the snakes and all I have read about them though awesome looking wouldn't work for what we are thinking.

[Laooda]

Wow...4 recommendations for carpets. I had looked at them too, but cost being somewhat of a factor - the nice bright black/yellow/green seemed way up there, while where I am looking they were dingy. So do you guys have a recommendation on a breeder for nice looking ones? I plan to check out the Midwest Reptile show this weekend but am not holding my breath (it has been slim pickins on snakes lately.

Thanks for the comments everyone.

MPENN on here is a breeder I BELIEVE..... python in a pear tree..... is his websight. EDIT: here it is! http://www.pythoninapeartree.com/
As for the BRB, if you have kiddos that are gonna want to hold said snake, Even though I raised mine from littles, they still strike if they feel the need.... kinda their nature. BUT they have never spun and struck. The last time was when my friend was getting pix of them.... just some useless info!?!?