After waiting ages my parents have finally said I can get a snake my problem now is what to get as I love them all. What would you class as a good beginer snake that's not to small. All comments greatly appreciated.
i was thinking a Darwin as i love there pattern and that there not to big would you say they are fairly easy to care for as its my first snake. i like the murrays and diamonds but they get abit to big for the moment ill stick to someting smaller for my first but maybe later.
They are nice and easy. 4ftx2ftx2ft enclosure as a min (4ftx4ftx2ft is better) Hot end 32-33C cold end 20-25C (colder is ok as long as it still has access to heat) some people reckon they can go of there food if the humidity is too low. Never had an issue. My Darwin's are good eaters. They are a great first snake IMO
murrays will range size wise from 1.5-2.2m depending on locality and feeding habits. but if your preference is a darwin go get it. look around for quality breeders of darwins and ask for an animal that isn't snappy.
Do your research & then choose which animal you really like the look of & one you won't have trouble giving it what it needs. Everyone is going to tell you to get whatever their personnel fav is which is great cause you are getting feedback but you need to decide what YOU want. Here is a link with some fantastic articles about the different snakes available & the pros & cons. Reptile Husbandry Articles by Southern Cross Reptiles
Not to sure about the comment "stimsons never bite" .... some can be great while others can be a bit snappy for the 1st 12 months of so. But every snake breed can be like that I think, luck of the draw when you buy one if you don't get one that has been handled regularly.
Personally I think Womas are an excellent 1st snake, great temperament, average size, basic husbandry requirements & are known to be pigs so you shouldn't have feeding issues. They also have some weird traits like the head bopping & tail wagging when they get excited eg. food time.