A small Python or Boa?

Question

Can someone reccomend a good python or boa that doesn't get very big maybe 4-6 feet.

Answer 1

Ball pythons are the best you can get. They are kind and rarely bite. They are good for beginners.

Answer 2

GABBY doesn't know what she's talking about. Ball pythons do NOT grow 10 ft long. They very rarely even reach six ft. Seriously people, I don't care what your parents are. If he's a snake expert, then maybe you should pay attention more to what he says before rambling whatever you want.

Ball pythons are the best snakes out there. Period. ^^; (not that I'm biased or anything) I've worked with several different kinds of snakes: corns, kings, and ball pythons; ball pythons have wonderful temperments, are very hesitant to bite, and will reach max lengths of 3-5 ft (6 footers are rare, but have been known to happen on occasion) Female snakes, generally, are the larger of the two genders; although this isn't always the case.

Burmese and reticulated pythons get HUGE. And rock pythons aren't always that friendly. I've heard for the most part, that red tail boas are good pets, but they reach an average of ten ft.

Then there's the Children's python. Basically, it's the smallest kind of python on the market. It's harder to find than the ball python though, and (depending on what morph aka color ball python you get) is more expensive.

Go to exoticpets.com to see caresheets for several of these species. They also have links to websites on specific kinds.

If you're looking to buy a pet snake, I suggest going to petfinder.com They always have thousands of snakes in need of homes; ball pythons and all the larger species are esp. numerous in rescues. I'm not sure why balls end up there. They're really wonderful snakes. Perhaps the "I've got a snake! Weeee look how cool I am" high wore off.

As a note: these larger species live longer than say a corn or kingsnake. The longest lived captive ball python lived to be 48 yrs old! Crazy to think about having a pet for over half your lifetime, but if you don't think you could keep it that whole time, don't get one. The rescues and zoos and other places have more snakes than they know what to do with.

If you have any questions about ball pythons (or kings and corns) feel free to email me!

Answer 3

A Ball Python fits right into this category. A male b/p will top out at about 4 1/2 feet, a female usually somewhere in the 5 foot range. They are stout bodied snakes with delicately tapered heads.Their diet usually consists of mice and/or rats. Though their husbandry needs are just as specific as any other snake's, plenty of books, web sites and chat groups are available just about anywhere for you to research about their care needs. Ball Pythons are not hard to find, though I highly reccommend that anyone considering purchasing any snake should only get one from a reputable breeder, so that they know they are getting a quality, captive bred reptile. Also, in most places, 'normal balls' (not any specific color morph'), are not outrageously priced, either, and they are a very attractive snake. Ball Pythons are typically mild tempered, which is one reason that they are considered popular snakes for beginners, but they can be picky eaters....so have patience, and keep your breeder's phone number nearby. Also, know the name and number of a vet in the area that treats herps, should the need arise.

Answer 4

a ball python
or
a childrens pythons
or
a hog island ground boa
or
a sand boa
or
another type of ground boa
or
a soloman island ground boa
or
a tree boa
or
a tree python
....if u r looking for a beginnner snake or a extremely tame snake then i would recomend a ball python....
checkout reptiles r us...
www.reptilesrus.ca
they hav care sheets on many reptiles including the ball python ...

hope this helps!!

Answer 5

corn snake! some pythons that people think that may get up to 3 or 5 feet end up 12 feet long! seruoisly my dad is a reptile exspert! corn snake!