Sheefa Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 Yeah great thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juanchan Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 Could of been a boa, I always thought they were Pythons Its the first picture, All these are stunning. I wonder where you could get one from? I especially like the red one. I always thought the juveniles went from red/yellowish to green in adulthood - making them all the same species. Could be wrong but I spent most of my teenage years attempting to persuade my mum to let me have a snake Never succeeded though I'm currently hankering after a Bearded Dragon or Corn Snake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackie Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 I always thought the juveniles went from red/yellowish to green in adulthood - making them all the same species. Could be wrong but I spent most of my teenage years attempting to persuade my mum to let me have a snake Never succeeded though I'm currently hankering after a Bearded Dragon or Corn Snake. Corn snake Get a Royal Python, They are easy to look after Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazboy Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 What is the actual difference between a Python and a Boa, and how does an Anaconda fit in the family tree? Is there a limit on the size of constrictors you can keep and are there limitations for keeping venomous snakes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juanchan Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 Corn snake Get a Royal Python, They are easy to look after I thought I'd start with something a little easier to handle and get into reptiles with! A Royal or a Boa would be nice, but not sure if the neighbours in my building would appreciate it too much I've had the ok to get a cat (not that I want one, but I've got the ok ), but I don't think a python would go down quite so well! I've been put off Royals because I've heard that are relatively difficult to "tame" (as it were), and so would spend their entire time depressed and balled up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 Man oh man do I dislike snakes (I had to add that), growing up in a country where if you saw a snake you can pretty much promise that a) it hasn't been able to leg it b) it is annoyed c) it is pretty fatal. Seen plenty of black mamba's, boomslangs, cobras... never seen a grass snake. So as such I just don't like the critters, venomous or otherwise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra61 Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 I thought I'd start with something a little easier to handle and get into reptiles with! A Royal or a Boa would be nice, but not sure if the neighbours in my building would appreciate it too much I've had the ok to get a cat (not that I want one, but I've got the ok ), but I don't think a python would go down quite so well! I've been put off Royals because I've heard that are relatively difficult to "tame" (as it were), and so would spend their entire time depressed and balled up. Mate royals are the most simple snakes to look after,they are often referred to as childs snakes or beginners snakes because they are so docile.Ihave two and they are so soft and gentle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackie Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 Mate royals are the most simple snakes to look after,they are often referred to as childs snakes or beginners snakes because they are so docile.Ihave two and they are so soft and gentle. Thats why i sugested them to him, Better than cornsnakes ;)Also, i have had mine for about two years and i have seen them ball up once. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted February 26, 2008 Author Share Posted February 26, 2008 Mate royals are the most simple snakes to look after,they are often referred to as childs snakes or beginners snakes because they are so docile.Ihave two and they are so soft and gentle. royals are known in the US as Ball Pythons, this is due to the fact that they would rather curl into a ball than bite you. I have been bitten by hand-reared corns, neonate rainbows etc etc but never a royal. The best first reptile bar a garter snake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackie Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 royals are known in the US as Ball Pythons, this is due to the fact that they would rather curl into a ball than bite you. I have been bitten by hand-reared corns, neonate rainbows etc etc but never a royal. The best first reptile bar a garter snake I used to get bitten all the time by my garter snakes years ago Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snake Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 what you need is a nice burmese python starts off a foot long then a year later it will evict you from your own house. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted February 26, 2008 Author Share Posted February 26, 2008 I used to get bitten all the time by my garter snakes years ago yeah they do bite but I have never had one break the skin. They're too small to do anything major - There's a bloke in the US who keeps my fav snake (gaboon viper) 3-4 inch long fangs do REAL damage, that's before the venom kicks in! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra61 Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 what you need is a nice burmese python starts off a foot long then a year later it will evict you from your own house. I rescued an albino burmese python was in very poor condition,about 3ft and very skinny.Had him 18 months got him feeding well,he went to a private zoo and was 8ft long when he went. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snake Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 I had a royal python and a large boa .I used to have mates run out of my house when i showed them a rubber snake and i told them it had got out.snakes are handy if you dont want to many relatives round. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juanchan Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 Mate royals are the most simple snakes to look after,they are often referred to as childs snakes or beginners snakes because they are so docile.Ihave two and they are so soft and gentle. Thats why i sugested them to him, Better than cornsnakes ;)Also, i have had mine for about two years and i have seen them ball up once. royals are known in the US as Ball Pythons, this is due to the fact that they would rather curl into a ball than bite you. I have been bitten by hand-reared corns, neonate rainbows etc etc but never a royal. The best first reptile bar a garter snake I had a royal python and a large boa .I used to have mates run out of my house when i showed them a rubber snake and i told them it had got out.snakes are handy if you dont want to many relatives round. You lot make a persuasive argument.... I didn't know about the balling up instead of biting you. I've seen a pic of someones arm after having been bitten by one of those green tree python/boas - that was nasty! Man oh man do I dislike snakes (I had to add that), growing up in a country where if you saw a snake you can pretty much promise that a) it hasn't been able to leg it b) it is annoyed c) it is pretty fatal. Seen plenty of black mamba's, boomslangs, cobras... never seen a grass snake. So as such I just don't like the critters, venomous or otherwise. But so does Gav Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackie Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 juanchan, stop messing about and get one. Lewis is well informed and would(I think) help you with any questions you have Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juanchan Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 It's more a case of serious lack of funds/space at the minute unfortunately dude. I'll get one eventually, but not in the near future unfortunately I might take Godmutha up on her offer of a Preying Mantis in the meanwhile though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackie Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 It's more a case of serious lack of funds/space at the minute unfortunately dude. I'll get one eventually, but not in the near future unfortunately I might take Godmutha up on her offer of a Preying Mantis in the meanwhile though They were cool, I had a couple off her Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted February 27, 2008 Author Share Posted February 27, 2008 You lot make a persuasive argument.... I didn't know about the balling up instead of biting you. I've seen a pic of someones arm after having been bitten by one of those green tree python/boas - that was nasty! But so does Gav You may well have done, we are however talking about a totally different snake. a green tree python can be testy, I have yet to find a moodier snake than an indian rock python, stay WELL clear of those unless you know what you are doing. A royal is a different kettle of fish, it's like comparing a soft loveable and well trained labrador to a vicious, interaction deprived guard dog of the pit bull variety. They are both dogs after all! NB: I'm well aware that my comparison may make pit bull owners testy, I'm putting some context behind my argument not saying that certain breeds of dog are pre-disposed to attacks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackie Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 I have (I think) Trained my Royal python, The one i have had since a baby. I can snake charm him and he will follow my fingers and i can get him to stand up really tall. The other big one was miss treated i think and just sits there being fat and moody Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris burford Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 ;)Brilliant fellas keep this thread going its probably the most interesting non supra orientated thread for ages, loving it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juanchan Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 You may well have done, we are however talking about a totally different snake. a green tree python can be testy, I have yet to find a moodier snake than an indian rock python, stay WELL clear of those unless you know what you are doing. A royal is a different kettle of fish, it's like comparing a soft loveable and well trained labrador to a vicious, interaction deprived guard dog of the pit bull variety. They are both dogs after all! NB: I'm well aware that my comparison may make pit bull owners testy, I'm putting some context behind my argument not saying that certain breeds of dog are pre-disposed to attacks. As and when I take the plunge, it'll be with something that comes highly recommended as "ideal for beginners". I also like the analogy - even if some people don't like it, it puts it into context. From what I picked up years ago when I was trying to persuade my parents it would be a good idea, Royal Pythons didn't always take well to captivity, even if bred there. Relatively docile, but would starve themselves/curl into a ball and not be seen for days on end for no apparant reason. I did join an exotic animal forum a while back and that had some good info on it, I may have to start reading up again How much do the snakes themselves cost these days? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juanchan Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 Having been googling all things exotic/reptilian all evening, I found this...check out the second photo that won this monthly competition! http://www.reptileforums.co.uk/rfuk-s-potm/98197-potm-final-feeding-february-2008-a.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackie Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 Royal Pythons didn't always take well to captivity, even if bred there. Relatively docile, but would starve themselves/curl into a ball and not be seen for days on end for no apparant reason. I will say when i first got the big one (Who was misstreated) she did'nt eat for 5 months, She's fine now and eats xxl rats and even strikes for them. When i got the smaller one i have had him from a baby and never had any problems at all. The are nocturnal (sp) but still come out messing around Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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