My First Snake

[woodyoz]

Hey there guys and Gals,

I am seriously Considering getting my first snake however i am trying to convince my wife that is....

I was wondering if you could suggest a good starting point for me?
Something docile good tempered of course with a snake you expect a bite here and there comes with the territory.

and also I want to have an upright enclosure i can put in a corner? suggestions for height - width and depth would be good please


Cheers
Brendon :-)

[hodges]

I have only had experience with two types of snakes Coastal Carpet Pythons and Diamond Pythons so i can only advise out of them but id recommend coastal carpet pythons they have amazing colours/patterns easy to look after, very hardy. Start of with a hatchling in a click clack container with a heat mat with a thermostat and work your way up from there hope this helps .

[VixenBabe]

FAQ: What is a good first python?

[thenicewitch]

Hi Brendon,
Firstly welcome to APS.
What area are you in? because you could bring your wife along to a reptile club so she could meet other women who love snakes. You could look at some snakes in person and see the size and they are. There are a lot of women on here (myself included ) who would be happy to talk to your wife about owning a snake. As for the size of enclosure would depend on the snake you get and if you get an adult or hatchling.
Wendy

[woodyoz]

Hey there Wendy,

Im just over the border of nsw.. close to Vic.. so either would be easy for me..

im just near Cobram are in vic


cheers
Brendon

Would be very interested in getting her to a meet like that..

[mysnakesau]

The best snake to begin with is the one you really want to have. The most important thought to consider is how big it will grow and whether or not you can accomodate it and afford to feed it. But to bring a snake into a house where someone isn't sure about snakes make sure you begin with a baby, even if you have to wait a bit. All babies are snappy but their strike will scare you more than their bite. They can't hurt you and are the best first experience to begin with. And the thought of a 10 foot carpet python won't even pass your thoughts while you have a baby wrapped around your fingers You won't really notice it growing until you put a tape measure to it.

Some snakes are considered to be more bitey than others but could their reputation be coming from ppl who only handle their snakes when they need to, or it could be true. But you still need to be happy with what you get is what you wanted.

I have Port Macquarie Carpet pythons. They are beautiful natured. Gentle and not afraid when I pick them up. But I handle mine all the time. I also have an olive python who is also a gentle giant but has a spirited nature and olives grow to about 4metres (and the rest some believe).

Enjoy a carpet python grow from this to that

[woodyoz]

OMG!!!!!!!

Thats 1 huge beautiful snake..!! I couldnt imagine keeping one that big...
What would you feed a snake that Big?

Anyways Thanks for the Advice, I really have to convince my Wife to let me have one before i do anything..

But i am so Keen to Start with a baby snake and let it grow and enjoy it.

Cheers
Brendon

[kakariki]

Buy the one that you both like the look of! If you are like most of us you wont stop at one anyway, lol. We bought a cute little Bredli...then another...then a Jungle......and a Coastal.........and a Murray Darling..........and hopefully before too much longer a Spotted.......a BHP....a Woma.........
And don't forget the lizards....




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