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

I agree with you about the price but the thing is the people who pay thousands of dollars for designer morphs are buying breeding stock and not pets. I keep all my snakes in racks except for my retic simply because its more efficient with the number of animals I have. I guess the BEST pet snake will vary depending on the keeper and what are the desired qualities of the pet. If the keeper wanted a big animal then it would be burm/retic. If it was just to be a display animal then the chondros fit the bill. If I were advising a newbie then a corn would be on the top of the list.
 
danny819 said:
I agree with you about the price but the thing is the people who pay thousands of dollars for designer morphs are buying breeding stock and not pets. I keep all my snakes in racks except for my retic simply because its more efficient with the number of animals I have. I guess the BEST pet snake will vary depending on the keeper and what are the desired qualities of the pet. If the keeper wanted a big animal then it would be burm/retic. If it was just to be a display animal then the chondros fit the bill. If I were advising a newbie then a corn would be on the top of the list.
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My snakes are breeding stock as well as pets, I see no difference between them.
GTP are great display snakes, but not necessarily great for handling. And racks are OK for animals that hide, but not for arboreal.
And arboreal vivs don't take up that much room.....
I'm looking for a snake that can tick the most boxes, I managed to tick 11 boxes, without thinking too hard, and no negatives. So far no-one has ticked more than 5 or 6 boxes, then they added a few minuses.
So Carpets are still in the lead IMO.... Unless anyone can convince me otherwise....LOL
 
I would have to say this is kind of a weird topic. I know you believe that the best beginner snake is a carpet python. But, I believe (don't quote me) most beginners start off with corn snakes. You need to look at numbers rather than personel preference. I have never heard a person recommend a carpet python for a beginner snake until now.
 
tstephe3 said:
I would have to say this is kind of a weird topic. I know you believe that the best beginner snake is a carpet python. But, I believe (don't quote me) most beginners start off with corn snakes. You need to look at numbers rather than personel preference. I have never heard a person recommend a carpet python for a beginner snake until now.
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You need to get out more.... LOL
I always recommend Carpets as a beginners snake. They are slow growing, so the newb can grow with it. And as easy to keep as a brick.
Lots of people over here recommend them as a beginner snake, over Corns and Balls.
Most beginners keep corns as they were recommended by 'experts' as the easiest to start with. (which I cannot dispute, as they are). But I believe that if someone is researching the care of a snake, then a Carpet is just as easy for them.
Plus there's lots of threads over here where people are looking to off load there corns after a couple of months, as they were recommended as a starter and now they have been out grown by the owner.
Obviously I have a personal preference towards Morelia, as I believe they are a brilliant all round snake, But I do keep Balls, Boas (BCC and BCI), Pituophis, Milks, ATB, and Boiga as well as the proverbial Corns... I wouldn't be without any of them.
BTW... I'm still waiting for anyone to come up with points in favour of their selected choice....
Remember there's no right or wrong answer, just opinions.....
And my opinion is right...:rofl:
 
I'll throw black milks into the hat. Eat like horses, almost never bite, are much calmer than other milks, you get to see a tri-color turn into a jet black animal, they are good sized at 6-7 feet, and they don't usually require ANY heat!
 
elrojo said:
I'll throw black milks into the hat. Eat like horses, almost never bite, are much calmer than other milks, you get to see a tri-color turn into a jet black animal, they are good sized at 6-7 feet, and they don't usually require ANY heat!
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Good call I like the plus points, very similar to a Carpet...
 
I have Corn Snakes, Carpet Pythons, 1 Ball Python. I love characteristics that are unique to each one, but in my opinion Corn Snakes are overall the best species.

I love my Jungle Carpet Pythons because they are great eaters, display well, and are very beautiful in their normal phases. The drawback to them though, is their somewhat bold temperments. I have a very gentle male, and a nippy female. And having one wrap around your hand with it's teeth sunk in is no easy task to get off, even a small one.

I love my Ball Python because he's very gentle, looks great, and has good girth without reaching a large size. The drawback is that they have more common health problems than some snakes, and can be picky eaters.

As for Corn Snakes, they have very little health problems (comparitively), are generally easy to tame/handle, most eat well and easily, have a large number of morphs, and can spend their entire life in a cage 40 gallons or less.

This is just my opinion, but overall Corn Snakes are by far the best overall species, and a species that I would recommend for beginners above any other snake!!!
 
Michael823 said:
I have Corn Snakes, Carpet Pythons, 1 Ball Python. I love characteristics that are unique to each one, but in my opinion Corn Snakes are overall the best species.

I love my Jungle Carpet Pythons because they are great eaters, display well, and are very beautiful in their normal phases. The drawback to them though, is their somewhat bold temperments. I have a very gentle male, and a nippy female. And having one wrap around your hand with it's teeth sunk in is no easy task to get off, even a small one.

I love my Ball Python because he's very gentle, looks great, and has good girth without reaching a large size. The drawback is that they have more common health problems than some snakes, and can be picky eaters.

As for Corn Snakes, they have very little health problems (comparitively), are generally easy to tame/handle, most eat well and easily, have a large number of morphs, and can spend their entire life in a cage 40 gallons or less.

This is just my opinion, but overall Corn Snakes are by far the best overall species, and a species that I would recommend for beginners above any other snake!!!
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Good points.... I'll bet your JCP is still small if it's still biting though
 
IMO the black rat Snake (pantherophis Obseletus Obseletus) is the best
1. Small but not to small
2. Active but not overly active
3. Non aggressive but still not flick-in-the ose tame
4. Don't need a huge cage
5. Varitey of morphs
 
She is Fairly small still, roughly 2-1/2ft. She's not necessarily aggressive either, she just on occasion has bitten and wrapped around my hand. I wear gloves with her now, just to be safe. My male is wonderful though, I can pick him up bare handed to get him in/out of his feeding cage no problem.
I do love them though, and they are my favorite snakes to look at. Especially after they shed, it's like a christmas present. They change more dramatically post shed than any other snake I own, and it's so exciting to see their transformation. My male is getting fairly yellow (no tipping), while my female gets almost silvery green (hard to explain, I'll take pictures after she sheds).
I'm not disagreeing that they can be one of the best pet snake species, I just think their are more concerns caring for them than some others.
 
snakewispera snr said:
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.
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Something about its face reminds me of Nagini from Harry Potter. Not the snake they used in the move but the way I pictured it when reading the books. Very intelligent like it has something to say. PM me a good site with info on these please?
 
carnivorouszoo said:
Something about its face reminds me of Nagini from Harry Potter. Not the snake they used in the move but the way I pictured it when reading the books. Very intelligent like it has something to say. PM me a good site with info on these please?
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I think the same thing, except for their yellowish coloration. I think it's probably because of the way they perch coiled and just stare outward that makes them look like their in deep thought, which is how I picture Nagini. Also their sharp eyes. Thats what I find similar about them.
 
snakewispera snr said:
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....
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BIINGO..


I looooove my Carpets!!

but i gotta say my sharp albino boa's take a close second :p
 
elrojo said:
I'll throw black milks into the hat.
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At the moment I am not stating which species I think would be the best pet but ...

If Black Milks are mentioned, you just have to throw Andean Milk Snakes, in there, too.;)

Unlike the Black Milks, they do remain tri-colored (of course) but... have all the good points of Black Milks:
1. Rather calm snakes (especially for Milks)
2. Get to be a nice size
3. Do best at room temps (no heat required)
4. Do not require high humidity (or misting)
5. Eat like pigs
6. Rarely bite, if ever (mine never have, even when they were babies)
7. Etc., etc.
They do not spend all their out of hiding but do come out, to roam around awhile, here or there... even during the day.
 
RyanR said:
BIINGO..


I looooove my Carpets!!

but i gotta say my sharp albino boa's take a close second :p
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LOL.... I knew you'd agree Ryan.... ;)

Tula_Montage said:
One word... CANDOIA!
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Thats not good enough....
I want reasons to rate the snake the best ONE for pets...

Pasodama said:
At the moment I am not stating which species I think would be the best pet but ...

If Black Milks are mentioned, you just have to throw Andean Milk Snakes, in there, too.;)

Unlike the Black Milks, they do remain tri-colored (of course) but... have all the good points of Black Milks:
1. Rather calm snakes (especially for Milks)
2. Get to be a nice size
3. Do best at room temps (no heat required)
4. Do not require high humidity (or misting)
5. Eat like pigs
6. Rarely bite, if ever (mine never have, even when they were babies)
7. Etc., etc.
They do not spend all their out of hiding but do come out, to roam around awhile, here or there... even during the day.
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They are good reasons to put it in the running....
Though only 6 reasons.... Pffft.... Could be a close second place for them... LOL ;)
 
that ones my lucky girl mike! shes got the horseshoe on her nose and all! ;)

lets hope she puts that in effect next year when she gives me hmm lets say maybe 50 eggs? :p
 
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