The best species of snake, for a pet?????

[snakewispera snr]

I believe the best species of snake to have as a pet is the carpet python.
My reasoning for this.
1. They come in some stunning styles.
2. They make great display snakes.
3. They don't spend all their time hiding, in fact they never hide.
4. They are handleable, unlike some other display snakes.
5. They get to a decent size, without being too big.
6. They are not fussy eaters.
7. They do not require any special humidity.
8. They can withstand temp drops, without suffering ill effects.
9. They are very robust snakes.
10. They are quite gentle, as adults.
11. They are great beginner/starter snakes.
Thats my reasoning as to why a carpet python is the best snake for a pet....
Now it's your turn to tell me why your choice is the best species of snake to own as a pet....
Obviously I won't agree with you... LOL, but go for it anyway.
It's you opinion after all....

 

[PurraLovesJazz]

For a first snake? A plushie.

For someone who knows what they are doing, my personal choice is a ball python.
1. There are some amazing morphs, and even the normals are unique and pretty.
2. With a few exceptions, CBB babies are tame and easily handled.
3. Depending on male or female, you can have a relatively small snake but still girthy and impressive, for those who like to show them off.
4. Adults are puppy-dogs if raised from a hatchling.
5. They are the perfect size to hang around your neck!
6. They are just so darn cute!!

They do have a few downsides, like humidity and the occasional fussy eater, but if you know what your doing, in MY opinion, this is the best pet snake.

 

[EmJagsz]

Hmm... You just might have turned me onto something new for my collection :haha:

 

[snakewispera snr]

Hmm... You just might have turned me onto something new for my collection :haha:

You'd better look up RyanR... He's on here... He deals in them in your town....
Here's a pic to whet you appetite.

 

[EmJagsz]

You'd better look up RyanR... He's on here... He deals in them in your town....
Here's a pic to whet you appetite.

Gorgeous snake! Soo tempting haha!

 

[PurraLovesJazz]

You'd better look up RyanR... He's on here... He deals in them in your town....
Here's a pic to whet you appetite.

Cool picture! Have to say, BPs have cuter faces tho!

 

[PurraLovesJazz]

I mean, look at this face! How can you not love that??

 

[snakewispera snr]

Cool picture! Have to say, BPs have cuter faces tho!

You said yourself that Ball pythons can be hard work...
They don't eat, they hide all the time, they need misting, they are overrated..
I know I have some.... LOL
I'll post some pics when/if we hatch out this years eggs....LOL
I would certainly say they are not for beginners,they are too stressful for a newby. LOL

 

[PurraLovesJazz]

You said yourself that Ball pythons can be hard work...
They don't eat, they hide all the time, they need misting, they are overrated..
I know I have some.... LOL
I'll post some pics when/if we hatch out this years eggs....LOL
I would certainly say they are not for beginners,they are too stressful for a newby. LOL

hmm, all very true (except the overrated bit). not a beginner snake, for sure. BUT my favorite species definitely.

 

[snakewispera snr]

hmm, all very true (except the overrated bit). not a beginner snake, for sure. BUT my favorite species definitely.

Then it's a winner, as long as your happy with them..... That all any one needs to be.... Happy with their choice.... Even when they are WRONG:rofl:

 

[PurraLovesJazz]

Then it's a winner, as long as your happy with them..... That all any one needs to be.... Happy with their choice.... Even when they are WRONG:rofl:

Could say the same about you! :nyah::nyah:

 

[snakewispera snr]

Could say the same about you! :nyah::nyah:

I can't be wrong..... It's my thread:nyah::nyah::roflmao:

 

[PurraLovesJazz]

I can't be wrong..... It's my thread:nyah::nyah::roflmao:

nuh-uh, dont work like that :nyah:

 

[danny819]

I guess the best species in general would have to be one that is relativly easy to care for, forgiving of newbie mistakes, a good eater, not extremely expensive,avalable in many colors, easy to breed, managable size and a good disposition. I would have to say a corn snake. Not to say its my #1 favorate (my retic will be furious with me if he hears me say that..LOL) species but as a great all around animal that I would reccomend for a first time owner looking to get into herping.

 

[torsten]

I think the Iran Jaya Carpets are possibly one of the best due to generally reaching a shorter length than most other carpet pythons but i agree with Mike in general about Carpet pythons. Bredls pythons would also be quite high on this list for me. The only problem with carpets is their tendency to be snappy when young, i don't have a problem with it but some beginner keeper might.

Corns of course have to be fairly high up as well.
Royals can have the feeding issues but apart from that are fine.

 

[snakewispera snr]

I guess the best species in general would have to be one that is relativly easy to care for, forgiving of newbie mistakes, a good eater, not extremely expensive,avalable in many colors, easy to breed, managable size and a good disposition. I would have to say a corn snake. as a great all around animal that I would reccomend for a first time owner looking to get into herping.

Carpets tick all those boxes as well, but some grow slightly ( about 3ft) larger..
In the UK you find a lot of 'starter' Corns for sale, when the owner moves on. Thats not in the Corns favour...

I agree with Mike in general about Carpet pythons. Bredls pythons would also be quite high on this list for me. The only problem with carpets is their tendency to be snappy when young, i don't have a problem with it but some beginner keeper might.

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I thought of that. Most popular snakes are nippy when young, Corns included. So that can't be used against them.... LOL

 

[bitsy]

A snippy Corn will be a bit easier on the pain centres than a snippy Python though.

I once spent 20 minutes trying to get a Royal to part company with my thumb - not at all the same as a quick tag by a Corn.

Any first snake is at risk of being outgrown and moved on. Let's face it, when a person buys their first snake, it's just pure fluke if they start with the species that they ultimately decide to specialise in. I got lucky because Corns have always been my Thing, but people are just as likely to move on from any other snake as they are from Corns. The reason we see so many "first Corns" up for rehoming, is because most of the "first snakes" purchased are Corns to start with.

 

[Murf301]

A snippy Corn will be a bit easier on the pain centres than a snippy Python though.

I once spent 20 minutes trying to get a Royal to part company with my thumb - not at all the same as a quick tag by a Corn.

Any first snake is at risk of being outgrown and moved on. Let's face it, when a person buys their first snake, it's just pure fluke if they start with the species that they ultimately decide to specialise in. I got lucky because Corns have always been my Thing, but people are just as likely to move on from any other snake as they are from Corns. The reason we see so many "first Corns" up for rehoming, is because most of the "first snakes" purchased are Corns to start with.

Well said...Corns got me involved with snake ownership, but after getting my first ball a month ago I wish i would have just started with ball pythons.
I still like corns but I like how slow moving and heavy bodied the balls are. they also seem more exotic to me since theres no possibility of my finding one in my back yard.

 

[danny819]

Carpets tick all those boxes as well, but some grow slightly ( about 3ft) larger..

I love carpets but the price of some of them like the jags and tigers would put off a newbie. Also if you are going to own a lot of them the aborial enclosures take up considerably more space than a rack. I just lost a nonfeeder rescue JCP last week and I miss him already, I have been watching KS for tigers or jags at decent prices but for now they are a little out of reach for me.

 

[snakewispera snr]

I didn't take price into account, as it doesn't put people off Ball pythons..
And, why would you put a display snake in a rack...