convince me?

Gravelanche · 02-26-13, 01:34 PM

So i was browsing kijiji today and came across someone with a couple of blood python's for sale, but he is also accepting a trade for a PS3 which i was already selling off anyways.

thing is, while i think they are neat looking it isnt a species i have researched much up until now, how are they?

i figured i would come to the experts who know them best. i have only had a ball python that was any decent size up until now.

Gravelanche · 02-26-13, 01:36 PM

this is the one up for trade, to me she looks healthy enough

jarich · 02-26-13, 02:01 PM

Depends on how you look at it. A blood python is only about $100 from reputable breeders, probably less at an expo. And that is animal you would know was taken care of. This is a bit more of a risk. So what is your PS3 worth to you?

The other thing to consider is that bloods are a pretty big handful sometimes. Of course not every one of them are, but there are some that can be quite defensive and 'bitey'. If you dont have experience with or want a snake that may just be a hands-off animal, then you should consider a different species. You will also need to look at their exact requirements as an adult and whether you are able and willing to provide those.

They are beautiful and cool snakes, though I prefer the blacks myself.

Gravelanche · 02-26-13, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by jarich

Depends on how you look at it. A blood python is only about $100 from reputable breeders, probably less at an expo. And that is animal you would know was taken care of. This is a bit more of a risk. So what is your PS3 worth to you?

The other thing to consider is that bloods are a pretty big handful sometimes. Of course not every one of them are, but there are some that can be quite defensive and 'bitey'. If you dont have experience with or want a snake that may just be a hands-off animal, then you should consider a different species. You will also need to look at their exact requirements as an adult and whether you are able and willing to provide those.

They are beautiful and cool snakes, though I prefer the blacks myself.

fair enough, i could pawn my ps3 for more than 100 and just buy a blood at the expo.

KORBIN5895 · 02-26-13, 03:43 PM

I honestly don't think you are quite ready for a blood. You seem yo have the wants which usually leads to a sad ending in this hobby.

poison123 · 02-26-13, 03:56 PM

In my experience with bloods with frequent handling they do tame down (though theres no doubt you will get bit) and imo make great snakes. Bloods are by far my fav species.

Terranaut · 02-26-13, 04:01 PM

I agree. Bloods are very very capable snakes as adults and mistakes then end with 911 calls. Get something similarly tempered with less power and get good with them first. A baby jcp can teach you oodles about handling jumpy snakes and do it very safely. Whatever you decide just make sure your comfortable if the snake has other plans.

Squirtle · 02-26-13, 04:05 PM

No offence, but I don't know why someone would get a pet without thoroughly researching it first. My friend has a Blood Python, which is now an adult, but when she was younger, she was very very nippy and bit me over 10 times. Although I highly dislike Korbin, I'd have to agree with him and say you aren't really ready for a Blood Python just yet.

KORBIN5895 · 02-26-13, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Squirtle

No offence, but I don't know why someone would get a pet without thoroughly researching it first. My friend has a Blood Python, which is now an adult, but when she was younger, she was very very nippy and bit me over 10 times. Although I highly dislike Korbin, I'd have to agree with him and say you aren't really ready for a Blood Python just yet.

You're just jealous because I'm always right.

Gravelanche · 02-26-13, 04:09 PM

i would never go through with the purchase without thuroughly researching it first, this was step 1 of that research, the oppinion phase from people who know them well.

Squirtle · 02-26-13, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by KORBIN5895

You're just jealous because I'm always right.

You do give some of the best advice on these forums, but you are also very annoying. You act younger than me, and I'm only 17 lol..

KORBIN5895 · 02-26-13, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Squirtle

You do give some of the best advice on these forums, but you are also very annoying. You act younger than me, and I'm only 17 lol..

Lol. I don't even talk herps anymore! Besides 13 has been the best year of my life!

**Aaron_S** · 02-26-13, 05:09 PM

If you need convincing then I don't think the answer is a yes.

poison123 · 02-26-13, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Aaron_S

If you need convincing then I don't think the answer is a yes.

Good point.

Gravelanche · 02-26-13, 06:16 PM

come on, im really getting tired of this, i said clear as day that i just wanted to know a bit more about the species from people who like it before i started digging into if it was something i was prepared to care for. but since we just read the titles of threads around here :/