and how big can one get cause i want a smallish one
2006-12-14 14:21:48 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Reptiles
Pythons are constrictors, therefore they don't have fangs so she has nothing to worry about. The average ball python female is between 3-5 feet with the males being somewhat smaller at 2-3 feet. In my experience handling ball pythons they are the sweetest animals around. Just think of it as a bunny...with scales.
2006-12-14 14:25:05 · answer #1 · answered by Peeper Panda 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Wow, he he, ball pythons are one of the smallest pythons you can get. They grow up to 6 feet for a female, 5 for a male. Mostly they grow in girth rather than length. Ball pythons are the nicest, calmest snakes you can buy. They are also easy to take care of. They rarely bite people so you needn't be afraid of that. Pythons grow rather large except the children's python and the ball python.
You can not remove the fangs because they don't have fangs. They have small rows of hooked teeth that point backwards down the throat. The jaws work independently to drag the prey down into the throat and eventually to the stomach. They constrict their prey, or otherwise squeeze the prey until they either stop breathing or stop the heart from beating. The ball pythons don't grow large enough to threaten people.
2006-12-15 05:00:56 · answer #2 · answered by Gray Wanderer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
OK first of all pythons don't have fangs they actually have six rows of small teeth 4 on top and 2 on the bottom. so if he bite you it wouldn't hurt that bad if he was a small one. second i think that if you have no experience with pythons that a ball python would make a lovely first snake for a pet they stay relatively small 3-5ft. and can be housed in a 20 gallon long fish tank for most of there life. also in my experience they are the most reluctant snake to bite. they really don't do it unless you try to hold them after they just ate or if you hurt them.
2006-12-15 00:23:06 · answer #3 · answered by Frank s 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should get a ball python!
I have had mine for three years and she is deffinately a part of the family! My mom, dad, and boyfriend were all scared of her at first but they are so friendly and almost never threatening. Now all they want to do is show her off when company comes over.
The good thing about Ball Pythons is that they do not get to big, only about 4 feet. And they are very low mantainance. But the main thing is that you handle it as much as possible...if you leave it couped up in its cage and it's not use to people then it might strike but that is usually rare with them. They do have fangs despite what they other people are saying but if they were to bite you it would not hurt at all. And they need these very small fangs to help swollow their food...they do not use them for anything else.
Ball Pythons have such character and look kinda like dino from the flintstones (in the face). You just have to get your sister to think it's cool, that it won't hurt her, and then play it up like it is part of the family like you would a dog. Let it out and watch is slide on the floor, tickle its belly by rubbing your finger down its stomach area or look at the patterns for possible words/shapes to come up with ideas for a name. (That's how mine got her name---ALX) Anyone that has ever been scared of snakes loves mine because it almost looks like they have friendly features and with a little time your sister will love it with or with out teeth!
2006-12-14 16:53:49 · answer #4 · answered by flightchix 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no you cant take the teeth out, they have hundreds of teeth are you going to pull everyone out ? if your sister is afraid of it tell her not to handle it lol she cant get bit if she doesnt touch it. a corn snake, childerens or spotted python would be good all stay small, like someone else said stay away from the large snakes like anacondas burmese reticulated and african rock pythons, and aviod arboreal snakes like amazon tree boas green tree pythons and emerald tree boas
they dont have fangs, they have teeth venomous snakes have fangs and small teeth. telling someone that ball pythons have fangs is not good information, if you research snakes you will find that pythons, boas, most cloubrids dont have fangs, just small teeth that are curved back into the mouth
2006-12-14 16:11:12 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only venomous snakes have fangs, and obviously, pythons are not venomous. All they have is some tiny hooked teeth that they use to catch and swallow prey- you cannot remove them, as the snake would be unable to eat, and it would die.
Get a children's python, they are small, docile, and pretty much harmless. I believe they grow to be about 3 feet long. They are excellent beginner snakes.
PS to BWCfrog- there are TWO types of snakes: venomous, or constrictor. A corn snake IS a constricting snake, along with boas, pythons, milksnakes, ratsnakes, and anything else that doesn't kill with venom. Small pythons make excellent first pets, just avoid the larger ones (reticulated and burmese) and you'll be just fine.
2006-12-14 14:26:01 · answer #6 · answered by Dreamer 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
their teeth are part of their body. Without them, the snake couldn't eat. A "smallish" snake/python would probably be a ball python, which only get about 2-4 feet long. Anyways, the snake won't bite unless you try to remove its teeth!
2006-12-14 23:42:39 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I didn't even finish reading all the answers that you have but ignore all of them.
I have to young children and my snake was a ball-python (he died and i have moved on to dragons). they are the least aggressive snake. my youngest daughter was able to hold him when she was only 2. they do have fangs. when they strike they latch with their fangs then wrap their body around their prey. they are smart enough not to attack something that they cannot eat. i don't think that they will be able to eat your little sister unless she is the size of tom thumb. The largest ball is 6 feet.
a ball python is a great starter snake. i say go for it.
2006-12-14 17:07:44 · answer #8 · answered by Heather B 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
old is you sis? my gf felt the same way but now she loves it. It dosent have fangs for say it has tiny needles and no you cant take them out they need to fo feeding. and all you can do is get a baby one and handle it alot ive never been struck so far but you never know. its like a dog if you make it unhappy it may attack. so jus dont do anything wrong. even if it stricks it wont hurt much and then youll know notto do it.
And for a small one idk what breed to get. but usally they get around 8-10 feet a rosey boa may be good there a little smaller but any pythong/boa get good size.
2006-12-14 15:06:01 · answer #9 · answered by andy s 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pythons (or any constricting snake) is not the best snake - at least to start with.
Might I suggest a Corn Snake. They are wonderful first reptile pets because of how easily they adapt to life as a "pet". They come in so many scale pattern and color and most of all they will never get big enough to eat the family dog.
My daughter got a corn snake as a gift for her first reptile pet and it has been a wonderful experience for her. The care is easy and the reward is great.
You really have to consider that an adult python or boa get large enough to escape from almost any cage - and could easily eat small dogs or cats if you have any around. They are also a danger to very small children during feeding time if unsupervised even for a moment.
Play it safe and you wont regret it - Corn Snakes are wonderful !
2006-12-14 14:27:22 · answer #10 · answered by bwcfrog 2 · 2⤊ 5⤋