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My first snake was a baby burm that my dad got for me at a circus. LOL!! We had that snake for almost 15 years and got (if memory serves) 3 clutches out of her. She passed away all of a sudden one night for apperently no reason.

My dad was into herps so I had no problem with getting them, but if I was you I would get a P/T job and show your parents just how responsible and serious you are.
 
Ophiuchus;1265587; said:
Its the same ball python I listed in my sig.

Thats a good idea, too...let your dad get a firsthand look/feel at what the snake is really like. Is it your dad more than you mom who's oppose to this?
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Only my dad around. So it is just him.
 
Well I was begging my mom for years and years for a snake. She of course said no way. So finally when she met this guy he actually breeds corn and king snakes and she saw his big beautiful albino and watched him hold it and what not and saw that they aren't that bad. Well took about a week and I now have a snow corn and a ghost kingsnake. Both of which come out and walk around the house with me and my mom just doesn't like me getting near them. Just whatever you do don't try and make your dad hold the snake or touch it in anyway. Remind him how easy it will be to take care of and you will pay for it yourself right?

Chad
 
Well you want something not too big, not too small, not too common, nice display snake.... Why not a carpet python? Irian Jayas get about 4-5 feet and I believe cost somewhere between 75-100 bucks and there are also other carpet species, jungles are my fave. I have severel breeders you might want to check out if you want.

Come up with some way to get your dad one-on-one with a nice snake. When people see they arent so bad, they loosen up. Explain to him the ease of care. Do a quick estimate of the care costs, both upfront and monthly. You shouldnt need to get a care sheet (Im not even going to talk about how most of them are terrible), but if he wants to know more about them himself, find a breeder you might buy from and most will be glad to help.

Dont keep it secret you want a snake! Showing you are serious will only better your chances!
 
Oh and if your dad likes to check the history on your web browser and google and all that junk make sure you have a bunch of stuff on snakes in there and he will get curious and look. Maybe learn a little for himself and be ok with it.

Chad
 
Chad55;1266145; said:
Oh and if your dad likes to check the history on your web browser and google and all that junk make sure you have a bunch of stuff on snakes in there and he will get curious and look. Maybe learn a little for himself and be ok with it.

Chad
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He has a different computer than me. But I do talk about snakes a lot. :D. So that might help.



I dont really like the looks of carpets.
I think it might be better with him if i get a handleable snake. SO i might have to go with a royal......

Or if i show some even more dedication and save up about 500 and get a GTP. Its not like i dont have a lot of experience with snakes, its that im not allowed to own one. I handle themon a regular basis.


If I could find someone with a nice looking and not Terribly nippy GTP I might go for it once I save up the money and my dad alllows it.
 
About GTPS, they ARE carpets. They are not handling pets. There are exceptions of course to everything, but dont be dissapointed when you cant find one... Carpets, however are great for handling. Unlike balls, they are a active when held, instead of a fat lump in your lap. There are many morphs and subspecies of different sizes shapes and colors. And I LOVE their look. Very exotic and elegant, and just the right size.

You did say you wanted something not too common, around 6 feet, a good display, and a good handler right? I would suggest an Argentine boa, Brazilian rainbow boa, or a blood python. Those are past the first-timer experience level, but youre a smart dude...
 
Last I checked, Morelia spilota and Morelia viridis were different species. Hence their significantly different care requirements.

While I would recommend a carpet as a decent beginner snake, I wouldn't recommend a blood python until you've had snakes for a few years. They're not especially difficult to keep, but I feel they require more of an ability to read a snake's many nuances in order to keep them happy and healthy.

May I recommend the corn snake? It's not the most popular first snake for no reason.
 
lovespunaround;1266436; said:
Last I checked, Morelia spilota and Morelia viridis were different species. Hence their significantly different care requirements.

While I would recommend a carpet as a decent beginner snake, I wouldn't recommend a blood python until you've had snakes for a few years. They're not especially difficult to keep, but I feel they require more of an ability to read a snake's many nuances in order to keep them happy and healthy.

May I recommend the corn snake? It's not the most popular first snake for no reason.
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Yea, they are the closest living relative, but they are definetly not the same.
 
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