I am thinking of getting a pet snake - what breeds are the safest for the home: Grass Snake or Rock Python?

Answer 1

Get a Flying snake
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If you are hell-bent on only getting one of these two, I would go with Python.
Here is why?

Python sound cool as F.

Now imagine yourself telling people you have a Grass Snake and people look at you like you crazy or something.

So go with Python.

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He also agrees with me: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rock_Python

Answer 2

if u are inexperienced with snake, corn snakes, king snakes, or ball pythons are the best choice for pet snakes. These types of snakes tend to be gentle, and meeting their diet and environmental needs is not as difficult as for some other species. These are relatively small snakes, ranging from 4-5 feet adult length (up to 7 feet for some King snakes). All these snakes represent a commitment to long term care, though, with life spans of about 20 years for corn snakes and king Snakes, and perhaps 40 or more years for a Ball Python (record is 48 years). Ball pythons have a reputation as being difficult to feed due to their tendency to sometimes stop eating for months at a time. If choosing a ball python, make sure it is captive bred and used to being fed killed prey. You may even want to ask for a feeding demonstration to ensure the snake readily takes pre-killed mice.

Answer 3

Really, I would look up all the breeds you want and decide that way. DON'T GET A BURMESE PYTHON...unless you want a snake that is 25 feet in 5 years!!! Pet stores usually have no idea what they're talking about unless they're specialty stores.

I've heard Ball Pythons are great for first time snake owners.

Good luck!

Answer 4

well niether of these should be your first snake try a ball python or if you are up for a little more of a challenge get a red tailed boa. Ummm corn snakes are good so are garter snakes and milksnakes. Kingsnakes can be pretty cool too. rock pythons and grass snakes aren't really for the first time snake owner no offense.

Answer 5

I think your best bet would be a ball python. This is a really easy snake to take care of, especially if it's your first. I have one and he's great, they are really docile, he has never even looked like he was going to bite or strike at anyone, and they only get to be about 5ft at the largest, closer to four. Whatever you decide to get, do your research BEFORE you get the snake, and make sure you know what you are getting yourself into.

Answer 6

I own 2 snakes... definitely recommend a royal python. They are the most docile, and very easy to care for. When you do get one, make sure that you hold the snake very often!! That way it will become used to being handled.

Answer 7

well the grass snake is. but not all snakes r dangerous. ive held many snakes huge and small. it jus depends how u act around them. dont act like ur a threat to them. u cant let them since ur fear and treat them well. then there not ganna do nuffn to u. - by the way i think snakes make a great pet. - hoops oh yeah and p.s. make sure the cage is huge, they love space!!

Answer 8

i have a ball python and an iguana my ball is great very docile snake never bin bit balls are great snakes they dont get to big only 5 or 6 ft

Answer 9

a ball python are good to have if you are first time haven a snake there good wan you hold them a all the time do not ask four to much.

Answer 10

milksnake very very docile get 4 ft and easy to take care of oh by the way there is no such thing as a most docile snake

Answer 11

The very combination of words-'pet snake' is logically and ethically INCORRECT. Snakes were created by Nature with the intent of letting them remain wild rather than start confining them in small areas of our houses.You say 'pet' which reflects your wish of giving it due care and love. But dear,a snake can never truly accept your love if u'll keep it confined in a space.Plz.give up this idea of keeping a snake as a pet. It would indeed amount to CRUELTY (which I m sure u don't intend to inflict on it) towards it. People around the world do keep 'exotic pets' and thus reflect their basic insensitivity towards their 'own' animal. But you kindly refrain from becoming a part of the group of such people.