reptilife
Well-Known Member
Hello all. As a 'lizard' man from way back, I am fast realizing my lack of knowledge when it comes to Pythons and snakes in general.
So a family decision has been made that we obtain a Python. My wife and kids all love reptiles and our favorite family day is doing some 'herping' in our region.
Of course, I will undertake all necessary research before procuring a snake, but have found some very conflicting advice on the internet regarding which Python would suit my family best.
I am thinking maybe a Bredli? or a Jungle? Childreni?
I want a snake whose husbandry requirements are 'minimal' (I am a novice!) and will be placid, docile, easy to handle and feed etc. While the kids are used to handling various lizards, I don't want a snake that's going to instill fear into them and develop a negative relationship between child and serpent!
Male or Female? Which are quietest?
I'm thinking I will find a Juvenile snake as it isn't going to do much damage if it strikes, and hope to accustom the snake to human handling from an early age.
Any ideas?
So a family decision has been made that we obtain a Python. My wife and kids all love reptiles and our favorite family day is doing some 'herping' in our region.
Of course, I will undertake all necessary research before procuring a snake, but have found some very conflicting advice on the internet regarding which Python would suit my family best.
I am thinking maybe a Bredli? or a Jungle? Childreni?
I want a snake whose husbandry requirements are 'minimal' (I am a novice!) and will be placid, docile, easy to handle and feed etc. While the kids are used to handling various lizards, I don't want a snake that's going to instill fear into them and develop a negative relationship between child and serpent!
Male or Female? Which are quietest?
I'm thinking I will find a Juvenile snake as it isn't going to do much damage if it strikes, and hope to accustom the snake to human handling from an early age.
Any ideas?