Snake Keeping For a Noob?

[Jay88]

Hey Guys,

Im more of a fish person, but I have loved snakes from a LONG time, but never thought of keeping one...my mom and dad would FREAK.

So i was looking for something that stays small...and is not aggressive at all? I heard about a python that only grows to like a Meter? Any other suggestions?

Thanks guys.

 

[Raetak]

Ball Python or a Corn Snake

 

[Juxtaroberto]

Kingsnakes or milksnakes. They can get to around 4', but they aren't thick like boas and pythons.

 

[brooklynboy521]

Ball Python or Hogg Island Boa

 

[Jay88]

They arnt aggressive right? (i know its funny comming from a guy who loves aggressive fish)... but a snake bite would HURT ... especially if its a feeding bite lol

 

[Tramonte172]

They all hurt when they bite but a kingsnake, milksnake or cornsnake's bite is not going to cause any real damage. Nothing a bandaid won't immediately take care of.

 

[Raetak]

They all hurt when they bite but a kingsnake, milksnake or cornsnake's bite is not going to cause any real damage. Nothing a bandaid won't immediately take care of.

I would say a ball would be my first choice, but as far as damage goes if you get bitten by a full grown ball... You'll probably have to go to the hospital.

 

[Juxtaroberto]

Nope, milksnakes are usually really mellow. However, if they get scared they tend to squirt a foul smelling substance, but once they get used to you it stops. And the most an adult milksnake bite will do is leave pinpricks on your skin.

 

[Arohero]

Hmmm. I always wanted a snake. Maybe i'll try getting one.

 

[Jay88]

I would say a ball would be my first choice, but as far as damage goes if you get bitten by a full grown ball... You'll probably have to go to the hospital.

Oh now why do i want to keep this.... "wake up in the morning, getting ready for work "oh hi snakey wakey"... *BAAAM.... *call the office..."cant come in today...im at the hospital...snake bit me"

hehehe