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For your first snake, your not limited, aslong as you commit yourself to doing it right first time.

Our families first snake was a burm, that was alright. But I'd reccomend a corn, king, royal python, common boa (if your not freaked by the size) house snakes, rainbow boas if you research enough, green tree snakes, garters, or slowworms (I know not a snake LOL).

The key is don't limit yourself 'cause of what people say. But know your limits. If you wanted a blood python say, then go for it, but research LOTS, LOTS and even more LOL.

Look around, see what YOU actually want, not whats only reccomended. When you've seen something you want (well a few) come ask us what we think, and TBH, their aint much outta your reach just now that you can't take care for if your commited to learning enough. Large Boids? Nah, Venomous? Deffo Nah-Nah and I would stay away from amazon tree boas, racers, and green tree pythons and emerald tree boas. LOL And central american boas.

Don't limit yourself. But DO rule out things you definately can't start with and those you don't want. No point getting a corn snake, if you know later down the line you want a blood python. You wont like the corn much, trust me, so start with the blood. Just dedicate yourself. :)
 
Ditto.

My friends first herp was a dwarf caiman, and it worked out beautifully for about 4 years until he had a power outage during a cold front... He doesnt waste time dawdling in sheer numbers of herps he doesnt even want. He goes straight for what he likes and does it right. At least he does now, I cant say that about him a few years ago lol. Moral of the story is, skys the limit!
 
Wurm I'm going to be honest with you, I think you should just take the plunge and get a green anaconda. :D

"Look mommy, they're hugging!"

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Article says they are difficult. Any experiences?
 
get a few caresheets up on 'em, what does the caresheet say makes 'em differcult?
 
Jessica Dring;1251194; said:
get a few caresheets up on 'em, what does the caresheet say makes 'em differcult?

I wanted a Rough Green Snake too, but the problem is that there is no one breeding them, so most of them are riddled with parasites, stressed from bad handling and poor warehouse conditions, and not all of them recognize crickets as their diet.

ewurm, I think a garter snake is quite qualified for a MFKer... after all they got the same diet as your monster fish. :headbang2
 
i'm on the same boat with u wurm. i dont really want a snake that gets huge, but maybe like 2-3feet at most, and it must be able to be hand held. I'm guessing your in the same boat as that/
 
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