What should my next snake be... Suggestions?

[awwalz01]

So it won't be anytime too soon, BUT as I am sure some of you know, it is hard to halt your brain. I want something a little different. I have one slot left in my rack that is set up for a hot spot of about 90 (currently set up for my carpet python until he gets too big for the rack). It is a 41q boaphile ball room rack. I want a snake that is suitable for those temps and would like it to stay small enough to be able to stay in a 41q rack for its entire life.

I know that is somewhat restrictive criteria, but what do you all have in mind?? Just trying to bounce ideas around in my head so I can decide what I want and do research on the species that I decide to go with.

So to recap:
1. 41q rack max size
2. 90 degreeish hot spot
3. Something somewhat different than the super common species
4. Do not care if it is a python, colubrid, boa

Thanks in advance!

[jossh27]

Male western hognose? Or is that too common?

[trailblazer295]

Childrens python?

[awwalz01]

Originally Posted by jossh27

Male western hognose? Or is that too common?

I was thinking about a hognose. For sure a possibility!

Originally Posted by trailblazer295

Childrens python?

I really like childrens pythons. I like spotted pythons a little more. The blonde spotted pythons are beautiful!

[sattva]

I'v been wanting a Vietnam Mandarin Rat Snake...

[RainbowBoa]

Brazillian Rainbow Boa

[awwalz01]

Originally Posted by sattva

I'v been wanting a Vietnam Mandarin Rat Snake...

I love those, but I am pretty sure you have to keep them cooler than 90. Very pretty snakes though.

[awwalz01]

Originally Posted by RainbowBoa

Brazillian Rainbow Boa

I REALLY thought about a BRB. They get a little large to be kept in a 41q tub though, don't they?

[TRD]

Why not one of the Asian species like Euprepiophis mandarinus, though it really doesn't appreciate 90 F at all. Not sure how much the 90 F is restricted, that's rather hot for many species. Otherwise maybe a Gopher or Glossy snake, they should tolerate those temps just fine, but may not appreciate the higher humidity.

Edit: Oh I didn't see those posts about people already naming this snake oops;..

[Andy_G]

Most of the asians rats will not do well with that hot spot. Another vote for hognose here.

[RainbowBoa]

Originally Posted by awwalz01

I REALLY thought about a BRB. They get a little large to be kept in a 41q tub though, don't they?

They honestly dont get that big. 5-6 feet and are very slender.

[awwalz01]

Originally Posted by TRD

Why not one of the Asian species like Euprepiophis mandarinus, though it really doesn't appreciate 90 F at all. Not sure how much the 90 F is restricted, that's rather hot for many species. Otherwise maybe a Gopher or Glossy snake, they should tolerate those temps just fine, but may not appreciate the higher humidity.

Edit: Oh I didn't see those posts about people already naming this snake oops;..

Yea I really like them like I said, and would LOVE to have one, but I do not think the species would thrive too well with this temp. I could rewire the heat tape for that slot in the rack, but I don' feel like going through all of that trouble again haha

Originally Posted by Andy_G

Most of the asians rats will not do well with that hot spot. Another vote for hognose here.

Thanks for the suggestion! A hog is a possibility for sure!

[RAD House]

There are some lesser know rat snake species you could consider, like transpecos rats, Russian rats, or Baird's rats.

[awwalz01]

Originally Posted by RainbowBoa

They honestly dont get that big. 5-6 feet and are very slender.

I will do some more research on the species. I have always loved BRB!

[awwalz01]

Originally Posted by MesoCorney

There are some lesser know rat snake species you could consider, like transpecos rats, Russian rats, or Baird's rats.

Do they thrive in 90 degree temps?