what python species is better to get?

snakebeginner · 01-23-04, 01:53 AM

What would be the best type of python to get? I wanted to get a Ball Python but now I might get a different species. Please help me decide. I am just a beginner rember. Thanks

Aaron

snakebeginner · 01-23-04, 01:55 AM

Or else maybe a Boa. NOT A SAND BOA. Those snakes grow to small. I am looking for something that grows to be 5-7 feet long

Matt_K · 01-23-04, 02:04 AM

Just a helpful hint to you, instead of replying to your post to add a point or whatever, you can click on 'edit' and it will allow you to add more to the body of your post..

As for a good beginner python, i would definatly recommend a Ball Python (bought from a reputable breeder).. I notice you're in B.C.. Have a look at Jeff Favelle's site, i think he actually has a couple baby BP's available right now!

Bighead · 01-23-04, 02:27 AM

I agree. Ball pythons are great beginner snakes and as you may have noticed by now, even a favorite of many experts. As long as it is captive bred, they usually have nor problems eating and are very calm. They are also quite easy to care for.
Do you have any other herps? I have a ball python I might be willing to trade you for something else. It is three years old and smaller than average but very spoiled. She has 2 small scars from a heat lamp in the cage from the previous owner. It doesn't cause any problems with shedding or anything. You can see one of them in the picture. The other one is smaller.

Bighead · 01-23-04, 02:28 AM

forgot the pic

snakebeginner · 01-23-04, 03:39 AM

I think I will get a Ball cause I really wanted one.....Thanks for the helpful hint matt I am not to good with computers sometimes........ And I would trade you Bighead but I doubt you want a Corn Snake or 2 cocketiel Birds. I would definetly trade you either one but you probably wouldnt like that deal. well write back if you are interested...thats a cool pic also

Invictus · 01-23-04, 10:53 AM

I'd recommend spotted pythons. They don't always, but CAN get to be 5 feet, and unlike a ball, do not stress easily from handling. The main reason why I do not recommend BPs to beginners is because they mistake a ball's timid nature for docility. This is simply not the case, and people tend to over handle BPs, and wonder why they don't eat. That's just my $0.02.

SerpentLust · 01-23-04, 11:16 AM

Invictus beat me to it. My Spotted Python is 4.5 feet and still growing. She does not stress easily, ever. She has only bitten me once, and that's because I had the scent of mouse on my hands. I have never had a problem with her.

So that's my 0.02$ to add to Invictus' 0.02$....so you got 0.04$ worth of Spotted Python goodness

Jenn

marisa · 01-23-04, 11:23 AM

Whatever you choose, make 100% SURE you buy from a breeder with a good reputation for selling healthy, well started Captive Bred (C.B.) animals.

You can even tell the breeder you are a new snake owner, and would like baby that is feeding really well. Just make sure you do not purchase from a pet store or W.C. (wild caught) you will be in a world of problems!

Good luck with whatever python you choose. Spotteds, Balls, etc are all good choices.

Marisa

Jezabel · 01-23-04, 11:24 AM

You can also look at irian jaya carpet. They do not usually grow over 7ft and lots of people are breeding them. They can be nippy young but they'll calm with handling. The eat better then bp and are more active, mine often coiled around it's perch while my bp where hiding most of the time.

Herpsrus · 01-23-04, 11:45 AM

I totally agree with Invictus and Serpentlust. I have been keeping spotteds for 5 years and they are one of my favourites. They are soooooo easy to breed too. That may be a factor in your decision.

Mike

Zoe · 01-23-04, 12:08 PM

Yep, my suggestion is a carpet python too.. irians rarely top 6ft and i've seen a nippy one (not even a baby, though some babies can be nippy). Plus, they are mostly CB and you can find them fairly easily.
BPs are greast too though, go with what you prefer!

B-Rep · 01-23-04, 12:14 PM

Go with the spotted. You won't regret it.

Jezabel · 01-23-04, 12:34 PM

My ij is a male and he's 6ft. And he's still groing. I thought female grow bigger so I thought 6ft was a comon lenght.

Invictus · 01-23-04, 03:36 PM

I think 6-7 feet is a pretty exceptional size for an IJ! They usually top out at 5 feet. You must be doing something right, Jezabel.

I just can't say enough about spotties. I only have 2, but I am planning to get not a breeding pair, not even a breeding group, but a fricken COLONY of spotties, because they are just such incredible snakes to own. Anyone who owns one will also tell you that even to look at, they are amazing... SerpentLust's pic does them NO justice. I've seen rainbow boas with less irridescence than a spottie. I love those snakes!