What kind of snake should I buy my boyfriend for Christmas?

Question

Of course I don't want it to be poisonous, I would like it to be colorful and not very expensive.

Answer 1

If you are a snake lover, but don't have much experience with them, then please make sure that you get a young snake that you can raise to adult and he/she will know you as his 'family'. Many people believe that reptiles can not have or do not have actual feelings and therefore can not care for you no matter how long you have had him. I beg to differ. The best snake that you can buy for your friend in a King Snake. They have different colors depending on their state and environment. I have a Florida King Snake. Have had him since he was six months old and he is now 16 years old. His colors are a light chocolate base with a creamy yellow diamonds covering his body. And best of all, on the left side of his head/neck there is a beautiful, bright red spot! His name is George (actually it is chichiqua.....'ch' sounds like (sh), but his stage name is George and we do a rain dance in our annual Nanticoke Indian pow-wow in Delaware. I have mentioned that George is 16 years old and I can honestly say that he has only bit me twice. Don't be alarmed by that because the first time he bit me I made him do it so that I would be familiar with his bite if he happened to do it while we were performing in front of 40,000 people; the reasoning was that if we were in the middle of dancing and I accidentally hurt him I did not want to show on my face that I had been bitten. He never once bit me during our dance, in fact, he seemed to know exactly what he was doing and also seemed to enjoy it. Snakes do not like to be held unless their body is held also. During our rain dance, though, I would extend him to the 4 winds and the 4 compass points while just holding him by his tail and without fighting he would stretch his body out fully straight with all of his muscles taut. Not once did he ever fail me during out dances.
The second time that he bit me was about 2 months ago and again I enticed him because it was still his feeding time which is annually from May to October. I held a mouse over him and when he detected the warm blood and got ready to grab the mouse, I tossed the mouse aside and George wound up biting my thumb. His fangs are so small that it actually just feels like an itchy tingle for a few minutes. But, as soon as he realized that it was me, he immediately let go and raised up to my face and wrapped around my head and eyes and then went back inside his aquarium and began to pursue the mice.
One of the reasons that I suggest King snakes is that they are the most docile of snakes. They would rather run from you than to try to attack you. They only bite if they are cornered and feel imminent danger. They are not venomous but, get this, they are immune to snake venom and can easily conquer larger, venomous snakes and actually eat them, even if the other snake it much larger than the King snake. They can do this because not only do their jaws unhinge, but they also have a mechanism in their stomachs that will fold up the snake being eaten, therefore, increasing the space in their stomachs to accomodate this dinner and to keep on eating if still hungry.

Answer 2

A Stimsons python is the 2nd smallest python in the world and they're not too common. They hold their beautiful orange coloring well into adulthood. Great snakes. Now for the ball python morphs - I'll offer some suggestions that you could find for under 3 bills. Make sure it's a male as they max out around 3-4 ft and they're less expensive. Mojave Pastel Super pastel possibly (beautiful snake) Pinstripe Spider (pics don't do these guys justice. They're fairly common in the world of ball pythons but simply amazing in person) Butter Enchi Albino (still to this day nothing beats a nice albino IMO) Lesser There's more but these come to mind first for me. Mexican black kingsnakes are awesome snakes / they look sleek and cool and they're jet black (eyes, skin. Everything). They can reach 5-6 ft but they're very slender so they stay a managable size. There's also many other color and patterned kings available. If you have some experience with snakes then the jaguar carpet python is an amzing snake and really unique looking. Semi aboreal so that adds a little uniqueness from your regular corns, kings and ball pythons. These guys are some of my favs!! Anyways good luck!

Answer 3

I think ball pythons are friendly and great for a beginner, I'm told. I'm sure you can find them in cool colors and patterns but, the more unusual, the more expensive.

I have seen some very colorful corn snakes and king snakes, too. I think you can find any of those three for a reasonable price. $100 - $200 for the python? $40 - $60 for the other two?

I've seen some beautiful snakes being rehomed on Craigslist. Just have a parent go with you to check them out if your a kid.

Answer 4

You won't be able to buy a venomous snake anyway, you have to be licensed to do that.

Corn snakes are some of the most colorful snakes. They are easy to care for, and not that expensive. They are pretty common and don't get too big, like pythons do.

Make sure he wants a snake first, and is willing to take care of it properly!

Answer 5

I don't own one but i think a corn snake would be great. They come in so many different colours, are not venomous and are relatively easy to take care of. They also don't get very big.

My second option would be a red-tailed boa. Here i do own one and she is the most gorgeous thing ever. Not that much of a variety on colours but are docile creatures and of course non-venomous. They are a little more sensitive to care but are a great pleasure to have. Oh and they get big though.

Don't forget to have all the requirements for its cage. That's usually the part that gets a bit expensive and here you cant take short cuts or wait for next months pay check to finish it off.

Answer 6

I have recently bought a newborn corn snake. Excellent for a first time snake owner. Non- poisonous, and mild tempered. Corn snakes are very inexpensive, I bought mine for $29.99 on sale. (Original price was $39.99). And supplies needed are less then 50.00 total. They eat mouse pinks as newborns and are fed around once a week. Very friendly and will grow up to between 4-6 feet. I highly recommend a Corn snake

Good Luck to you both.

Answer 7

kenyan sand boas are beautiful in color and pattern and more interesting than just a corn snake or king snake which every one seems to have these days. they arent hard to care for and are very soft to the touch. cheap too! 60 bucks usually more than 100 and your getting ripped off. hope i was of help
ps. yes ball pythons come in many colors and morphs but arnt cheap at all!! i breed them and believe me it took me quite some time and $$ to aquire my first morph =)

Answer 8

One of those paper snakes that comes in a can and pops out suddenly when opened.

Answer 9

Coral snake

Answer 10

Ball python they are small fat and dont require expensive lighting