What snake should I get?

[Greebo]

The legend idea is a good one.
We will probably have to get votes on what level each snake should be...but please don't answer that yet.

 

[zoe]

I am thinking recommended species to be
Childrens
Spotted Pythons
Coastals
Inlands
Water Pythons
Olives (with a warning about how big they get)

:!: BIMBO ALERT :!: (hey at least i admit it lol) i was wondering why you were recommending a taipan as a first snake.... :shock:

 

[Farkurnell]

I know I'll be howled down but I disagree with Waters being a good first snake.

 

[ad]

hi greebo,
maybe list snakes to avoid as well- jungles- maybe with warnings on some others that they have a higher % of grumpy individuals than other breeds. (hard to avoid controversy!!)
i think size is an issue for a first time buyer so a good illustration of how big an enclosure it would require, how much food it eats etc.
diamonds and bredli are great handlers too!
cheers
ad

 

[Farkurnell]

Inland Python Miss Zoe.
Murray Darling/Inland, same thing.



Greg.

 

[Simon_Archibald]

Inland Carpets

Simon Archibald

 

[lutzd]

I started with 2 macs, and then got a diamond and then an Olive. All if these have been great and easy to look after.

I had a LOT oftrouble getting the olive to eat, but managed by starting with a finch, mouse scented finch, finch wing tied to a pinkie, finch wing tied to a fuzzie rat, etc. These are the sort of hints I reckon should be in the book too!

 

[Greebo]

I know I'll be howled down but I disagree with Waters being a good first snake.

Fair enough, why do you think they don't make a good first snake?
I want a consensus, not merely what I think.

 

[Greebo]

Oops..I forgot Bredlis.
I'm not sure about Diamonds as a first snake...what does everyone else think?

 

[Simon_Archibald]

I think the points Bob raised about Diamonds as a first are quite valid - probably best not to suggest them as a first, but to quote him on the reasons why it's better to gain more experience.

Simon Archibald

 

[Ella]

This isn't to do with the snake chapter. But a FAQ chapter at the back would be good, even though I'm sure every thing will be covered in the book, it will be easier to go to the FAQ's when a problem arises then wading through all the information at the start. That way you can include numerous solutions to a problem that are tried and true.

 

[Farkurnell]

Fair enough, why do you think they don't make a good first snake?
I want a consensus, not merely what I think.

It's my opinion that they are a bit more aggressive as hatchlings than most other species. (Shut up Craig)




Greg.

 

[zoe]

Inland Python Miss Zoe.
Murray Darling/Inland, same thing

hehe yeah i finally figured that out
thanx greggles

 

[Simon_Archibald]

It's my opinion that they are a bit more aggressive as hatchlings than most other species.

I've heard similar from a number of breeders, but have no experience with Waters myself. Though, everyone I know who owns adults or who has bought adults says they are like puppy dogs when full-grown.

Simon Archibald

 

[Springherp]

I reckon small blotched pythons are the best beginners snake compared to childreni. Don't grow too large but a bit larger than a childreni, Usually have much nicer colouring and patterning to childreni, are easier to start feeding than hatchling childreni. And generally considering the amount of handling given, have quite a nice temperament. My male small blotched, which was my first python, is now 7 years old and comes to the front of the enclosure everytime someone is in the room, and then will just crawl up my arm and onto my shoulders.

 

[Greebo]

But a FAQ chapter at the back would be good, even though I'm sure every thing will be covered in the book

Yes Ella, there will have to be a chapter on that. That will make an interested thread when I get to that chapter.

Greg, good point about the snappy water python hatchlings. That might be disconcerting for a beginner.

 

[Greebo]

Okay How is this looking?

Recommended first snakes:
Childrens/stimpsons/spotteds
Inland CARPET Python
Coastal Carpets
Bredlis
Small Blotched pythons
Olives

Not recommended:
Jungles
BHP's
Green Tree Snakes

There are probably more snakes you should not get first (elapids obviously).
Any thoughts?

 

[Already_Gone]

Me thinks what ever you suggest, mention that although those species are reccomended, every snake has its own personality and so there may be some exceptions (i.e. problem feeders, temperament etc).

I also think that you should include licencing details for every state, not just NSW.

Zoe, your not the only bimbo around here... I too had to wonder why someone would reccomend an inland taipan to a virgin snake owner I thought it was a pretty joke personally.

 

[zoe]

lmao yeah i thought it was a joke too but then i realised there werent any :wink: 's or 's so i thought again...aqnd realised i am a bimbo lol

 

[africancichlidau]

yes, well