I need a snake

[Dung_Beetle]

Hi I was thinking of getting a pet snake but I don't know what kind to get could you give me some suggestions.

[HeatherRose]

I think the first two factors you might want to look at are size and temperment/handleability. What are you looking for in those departments?

Are there any that you've seen and liked?

[YoungBuck]

Make sure that you really do want a snake...it's a large commitment to own and care for one. If it is really what you want, make sure you do your homework and research everything you need to know about it like Heather said, Size, temperment, and husbandry/housing are all very important factors. Hope this helps a little on helping you decide what you want/like.

[domarrojr]

i would say you should get a ball python because they don't get that big only 5 or 6 feet and are tame snakes at least most of them

[CamHanna]

Without knowing what you want I would advise looking into Corn Snakes, Spotted Pythons, and Ball pythons. All three are generally well tempered and relatively easy to care for. You definitely need to be sure though that you understand the care required though before you make a decision. Try google and the like to find care sheets.

[Lasher]

I agree that you sould do a lot of reasearch. My first was a cal king and then a ball. Great starter snakes, easy to care for and usually docile. Look into how much you are willing to spend to keep your new pet. Find a good exotic vet, food supply, cage, heat source, etc. How are you going to control the humidity? All these questions lead to answers that cost a lot of $$$. As I said, I started with a 100.00 cal king and now hove over 15K invested in 25 pets (mostly snakes). They have a whole detached room W/ custom enclosures, heat and humidity controls. One other thought... If you cannot find a GOOD exoctic vet, be prepared to learn to treat your animal yourself as I have. Partner up with a local herpetologist that can help advise you.

[fErReTs]

Well for a first snake I would recommend a cornsnake, kingsnake or a Ball python .Corns and kings are fairly easy to care for .There is also many affordable color and pattern morphs to choose from .Ball pythons are also great snakes , they are docile , easy to care for and a nice size , they can however be picky eaters . But before you buy your snake do plenty of research and have your enclosure set up and the heat right . Make sure what ever snake you do get is captive bred and born.Good luck

[pythonmdk]

kenyan sand boas, ball pythons, and king/milk/corns are good starters. If you are looking for a nice bright coloured snake that stays small a kenyan is your best bet, but they can be a little jumpy from time to time.
~John

[improvius]

Spotted, Children's, Stimsons, or Savu pythons.

-Imp