Well, I am planning to get a python or Boa that is pretty big, and very colorful. I was thinking of a "Burmese Python,Blood Python,Red Tail Boa,Green Tree Python, or a Rainbow Boa"?
What type of Snake do you think I should get?
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Do you want to be able to take them out and handle one or just for display purposes? I'd strongly suggest starting off with something like a ball python or a corn snake if you've never owned snakes before.
The variety of snakes you mention, which to some extente, is apples and oranges, needs some fine tuning.
As Chatika asked, what is your main goal? a handeable snake? A BIIG snake? a show specimen?
Have you had snakes before?
As Chatika asked, what is your main goal? a handeable snake? A BIIG snake? a show specimen?
Have you had snakes before?
like they said display purposes just cause you want a snake or for handling..have you even owned a snake if the answer is no then stick wih snakes like hognoses, corns, and ball pythons..but if you have kept snakes before and to your original question for big beautiful colored snakes go for the brazilian rainbow boa or a green tree python imo..there my future snakes..
I also wanted to mention to check your local bylaws. Those burmese and green tree pythons are not welcome in a lot of towns.
As said, are you looking for a display animal or something you handle? also, what experience do you have with snakes?
Not sure if you are experienced, but I would go with a green tree python.
I'm an inexperienced snake keeper myself, as I've only had a kenyan sand boa and a ball python so far.
I am looking into getting a GTP soon when a local breeder has the next clutch, I keep hearing that they are very easy to care for as long as their conditions are met (mister and tight enclosure to keep that humidity in check, heat panel, appropriately sized perch, etc).
Additionally, I believe if you aren't afraid of getting tagged, you can tame one if bought at a young age.
I'm an inexperienced snake keeper myself, as I've only had a kenyan sand boa and a ball python so far.
I am looking into getting a GTP soon when a local breeder has the next clutch, I keep hearing that they are very easy to care for as long as their conditions are met (mister and tight enclosure to keep that humidity in check, heat panel, appropriately sized perch, etc).
Additionally, I believe if you aren't afraid of getting tagged, you can tame one if bought at a young age.
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That is where the difficulties lie exactly: in meeting their conditions.
And I strongly advocate against handling a GTP at a young age, because of spinal injury.