what would be a good starting snake

[seanmcginnin]

i already got a ball python, and im looking for another type of snake, i want a snake that gets a good size also, someone plz let me know what u think

[kavmon]

maybe a carpet python?



vaughn

[lord jackel]

maybe a carpet python?



vaughn

I was thinking the same thing.

A Rainbow Boa would be nice choice too.

[seanmcginnin]

carpet pythons are a good beginner snake??? do they tend to be agressive at all???

[Kara]

Rainbow boas & carpet pythons can be good choices - very good suggestions guys! As with any snake, make sure you read up thoroughly on care info & husbandry requirements...rainbow boas can be unforgiving of husbandry errors, just FYI.

Macklot's/Freckled python (Liasis mackloti) - these are awesome, often-overlooked pythons that come in dazzling colors...if you like brown-on-brown! They usually top out in the 7-8' range, and are hardy, easy keepers.

Womas womas womas womas womas womas womas! (Aspidites ramsayi). These fantastic orange & white Australian pythons are just fantastic to keep. They typically grow to 4-5' in length, are VORACIOUS feeders with easygoing attitudes (for the most part) and are easy easy keepers.

Olive pythons (Liasis o. olivaceous) - the big snake that doesn't get TOO big, an adult Olive is still in the 10-12' range. Gorgeous, sometimes hard to come by, another easy-keeping Australian python that is often passed over for its flashier cousins, but the species has a strong following nonetheless. I've never someone who has olives that didn't count them among their favorite species. Try to find someone in your area with bigger snakes that can mentor you in dealing with them before taking the plunge, so you can get used to "big snake" behavior.

Black milksnakes (Lampropeltis triangulum gaigeae) and Andean milksnakes (Lampropeltis triangulum andesiana) are the milks that act like pythons. Big (6'+), friendly, easy keepers, they don't do the typical milksnake "bite, musk or both" routine as a general rule. Black milks start off as tri-colored babies that turn a glossy cobalt-black as they mature, and Andeans maintain their handsome red, yellow & black banding into adulthood. Again, easy keepers with BIG personality & robust size.

These are just a few suggestions...with so many awesome snakes out there I'm sure you'll find something that really piques your interest.

Good luck & happy hunting!

K~

[kavmon]

here's a good read on carpets,


http://www.acreptiles.com/carpet_python_care.htm

and this one too

http://www.reptilicusreptiles.net/htm2/contact.htm




vaughn

[jeffjr464]

have any links for a womas? sounds like a cool snake

[chris B]

RTB or a hogg island boa *drools* I think the Hogg will be my next purchase for sure.

[hardball]

Im personally going witha colombian boa for my seconds snake. Supposed to have a similar temperament to a BP but more outgoing (ie: doesnt require a hide and doesnt have handling limitations). males get to be 5-8' with females having the ability to get over 10' but mostly between 7-9' from what I have read.

[Jonny2184]

I'd like a RTB or a GTP but I cannot say a GTP would make a good starter snake at all.

A good size starter snake is another BP. I can't think of a better snake.
I guess cause I don't really have experience with other snakes.

Corn snakes.... but they aren't big!