New Guy

[newguy1984]

hi my name is luke i live in rockhampton,qld .
i am looking to get my first snake and would like to know
what the best type of snake is for a beginner.
i would be keeping it in the shade under my house well downstairs what snake
would be best to get. and what type of enclosure for it

 

[python_boy]

id have to say go for a bredli, the get a good size, great feeders and great in temperment . and for an enclosure you can just build one out of plywood it would be cheaper.

 

[fabregasreptiles]

probably start with an anterasia such as a spotted python as they come in nice colours (blonde) and usually become amendable to handling and the biggest enclosures are not needed. maybe a stimsons and if u want something bigger, go a jungle. most people say jungles are fiesty, etc. but dont listen, if u find good lines, u will get a very placid, beautiful looking jungle

 

[lisa5]

I agree, bredli's are great snakes. Had mine now for a few months, he's about a year old now and he is brilliant- beautiful markings and has a great temperament. If you get a young one, a small enclosure to start off with, then when bigger, as they grow around 7ft, you'll need an enclosure at least 4ft x 2ft.

 

[python_boy]

people say antrestia are good starters but from my experience and my mate there are snappy little buggers. and as far as i no the better looking jungle the more aggressive. but that is bs. i recon go for almost any morelia. or woma.

 

[newguy1984]

thanks guys for all your wisdom.
i have been looking at the woma and have to say they look realy nice does anyone know where i can get 1 in rockhampton,qld

 

[saximus]

Look in the For Sale forum. There is plenty of stuff on offer especially Womas from what I've seen

 

[pythons73]

A adult scrub python,i quarantee you will learn quicker then others...If you dont better stock up on bandages..lol..(Seriuosly) depending on what size you want,if u only want a small snake,then any Anteresia,Spotted-Stimsons or Childreni..But if ur after a bigger snake,any of the carpet sub-species can be good,Darwin,Coastal,Diamond,MD,or if you want one with attidute,then defiantly a Woma or BHP...

 

[Dannyboi]

id have to say go for a bredli, the get a good size, great feeders and great in temperment . and for an enclosure you can just build one out of plywood it would be cheaper.

Plywood is glued together with a glue containing formaldehyde. this glue can do whats called out gas for 20 odd years and is dangerous to humans which can cause irritation to your skin and eyes. I am unaware if this when sealed properly is dangerous to snakes though.

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Anyone know the effects on snakes of this?

 

[Tassie97]

Just a quick question how big is the smallest BHP and what locality good first snake or not and the average price this would be good thanks

 

[newguy1984]

okay i have decided to go with a woma love there style. anyone know anyone local to rockhampton that breeds them

 

[atothej09]

Check the Marketplace section and do a search on Woma. Then do an advanced search and locate all in QLD.
Hope you find one!
I know someone in VIC, but that doesn't help you much.

 

[phinn]

Hi,i am about to get my first snake also,it is a woma hatchling and is coming from cairns this weekend via air freight.The breeder has one more ready to go and three close.He or she cost me $360 including freight.They are advertising on this site under various pythons,look for QLD,MrMertens.good luck.