Best begginer python?

childrens, spotted, macklotts are my choices for first time owners

[Soul_Reaper]

I'm quite happy with my Ball P. so far, haven't had a single problem with her. Did my research, provided the requirements and bought the snake.

I started out on a Corn tho...

[Invictus]

Reverend - Why Macklotts? I don't even recommend those aggressive b*stards for experienced snake owners.

[Katt]

Mack's aren't that bad. The pair we had were easily workable if you knew what you were doing. They're just like a big king, but with infra-red.

I sure do miss our pair.

[Invictus]

Key phrase there Katt - If you know what you're doing. I seriously do not think they are good for beginners. When a beginner gets the end of their finger nipped off by a Mack enough times, you either end up with a neglected Macklott, or a herp owner who has now been put off snakes.

[Tim_Cranwill]

Carpets are really cool too.

[Katt]

I don't even recommend those aggressive b*stards for experienced snake owners.

I was really making reference to this. Experienced snake owners by definition would know what they were doing.

Some of my first snakes were mean, I eventually traded them off, but it did not put me off snakes. I say, if a li'l nip is going to put you off, might as well not even keep them!

[sapphire_moon]

Well my first snake at all was a ball python. Their hot side is around 90-95 degree's and cool side around 75-80 degree's. But make sure it is from a good breeder, there are a gew good BP breeders here on the site, so look around. But take into consideration of what everyone is saying. BP's are not always the best for begginers.

Jeff_Favelle---"I wouldn't suggest a Ball as they are way too forgiving of husbandry mistakes and mislead newbees into thinking that they know what they are doing. I've seen WAY too many Ball Pythons suffer at the hands of the inept to suggest them as a first snake."

I agree. Bp's seem to be very forgiving in way of husbandry.
Just do your research, maybe go look at a few different types of pythons (maybe go talk to a few breeders) and find what you like, when you find what you like. Reasearch till you can not reasearch anymore! lol

I agree, if a little nip is going to put you off snakes, don't get one!

[Derrick]

Well MY first 2 pythons were JCP I got them not to long ago. I've have a couple of corns before that. My personal opinion on snakes Is to do your research, decided what you want out of a snake, make sure you can meet its needs and buy from a good breeder. You will grow with your snake.

I would have to say having corns in no way prepared me for owning my JCPs.

As far as housing goes until they are adults RUBERMAIDS all the way. Setup the enclosure and make sure it meets all the snakes requirements before it arrives, as in a few weeks before hand to allow you to make any necessary corections

as far as getting bitten goes it doesnt hurt, when they are young. Ask my 6 year old daughter. Mine have calmed a lot in the short time I've handled them. the speed of the strike is what makes you jump.

What ever you choose it will be a learning experience and there is a whole lot of people here to offer support with the challanges

Derrick

[TheRedDragon]

I recommend ball pythons or spotted pythons as starters. If you get a BP, make sure that it has plenty of hides and it's not overly handled, that usually will reduce the instance of a problem feeder. Most CB specimens are great feeders anyways.