What type of snake should I get?

[Frank]

I've just received my keepers licence and I was wondering what snake would be the best to get. I've got 2 young children and i want them to be able to handle the snake under supervision.Could anybody give some advice on what type of snake to get and why.

[jimmy_the_kid]

well deffinetly a python maybe not a scruby or jungle as ive heard they can be a little snappy maybe a carpet python or diamond python ur probley gunna hear alot of different sugestions but in the end its up to what sounds best what were u looking at spending by the way

[diamond_python]

With children, getting a childrens python would be good as they don't grow too big but can be snappy as a juvenile. Regular handling should calm them down. My preference though is a diamond python. I have one and it never bites and is the best handler and won't even bite afer a feed. But in the end, it is your choice. You will get multiple answers from this site which will make your decision harder. Good Luck

[Hix]

This topic has been discussed before on more than one occassion. I personally think you can't go past a Maccy (Spotted Python).

From memory, the general consensus was that Maccy's, Stimsons, Childrens, Diamonds and Bredls were ideal first snakes although all can be a little snappy when young. But, it's fairly easy to find an adult or subadult of those species that are great handlers.



Hix

[jimmy_the_kid]

i have to agree with hixybob here sounds like he has the right idear

I have both macs and bredli. u can't go past them for temperment.

[ether]

i have one word for you.........bredli

[Tommo]

i would have to say a python, but choose what you want. my first was one of the snappier carpet pythons(darwin carpet) and i had no trouble. everyone gets bitten

[diamond_python]

Nope, still say a Diamond for me.. JMO

[Parko]

Let me ask you Frank which python do you like the look of? Cause all of them could bite your children if you dont supervise well. lol just kidding
I can recommend Bredli if you like a larger python or maybe Stimmies for a smaller but still gutsy smaller python. Both r usually good feeders and great to handle. My kids adore our stimsons named Kylie. :wink: Kids are usually quick to learn respect towards pythons i've found. They(kids) can also be useful 4 breeding rodents 4 your snakes lol.

Female hatchling coastal carpet python. Now thats the way to go. Friendly with anyone that handles her, and beautiful looking to boot!!!!

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Diamond

[moosenoose]

Originally Posted by Teamsherman

Female hatchling coastal carpet python. Now thats the way to go. Friendly with anyone that handles her, and beautiful looking to boot!!!!

Are you refering to that monstrousity Blocker?

Get a hatchling whatever in my own limited experience, except perhaps a Scrubby Might grow little on the mammoth side of things one day If you start off with a young snake, you'll both get used to each other by the time it becomes a big snake. The kids can grow up with it and know how to handle it properly.

I have one female Darwin about a year old and roughly 4ft, she was an absolute assassin when I first got her for about 4 months. I can trust my eldest two with her (8 & 5) without a problem of being bitten or risking having her mishandled. My 3 yr old daughter loves her and has never been bitten or looks likely to. It's claimed Darwins have a bad reputation :roll: I'm yet to see it

Snakes are what you make them to be I believe. Time and patience will pay off with just about whatever snake you get. Go for colour Perhaps just not one with a red belly and black body

[Stevo]

What about a speckled brown moose?

[Fuscus]

If you are comfortable with a snake that gets over two meters, I'ld recommend a bredli, very few are snappy (there are exceptions), else macs or childreni.