need some info on snakes

[surfinusa]

i was wondering what one of these is the cheapest of snakes
albino burmese python
green tree python
albino reticulated python
carpet python and what would be a proper setup like what things do need to make one happy

 

[beth]

I would not recommend any of the above specimens for people just becoming interested in herbs. These snakes should be left to very experienced herb keepers.
Like the fish hobby, keeping snakes should first entail a great deal of study before one even gets one as a pet, keeping in mind that these animals can live for decades. That takes a major commitment. Additionally, most pythons [not all] grow in size to near unmanageable proportions, unless you can dedicated a room to your pet snake. Additionally, a snake that size, is a killer snake. The reticulated, for instance, can get to 30 feet.
If you are really interested, of course start out with a great deal of time researching. Each snake has its own needs, depending upon their own natural habitat, which the herb-keeper will have to try and emulate. In that, they are not much different than keeping fish.

 

[speg]

Originally Posted by surfinusa
i was wondering what one of these is the cheapest of snakes
albino burmese python
green tree python
albino reticulated python
carpet python and what would be a proper setup like what things do need to make one happy
You're gonna need a large setup.. like Beth said the reticulated is a big friggin snake.. and a burmese is a BIG snake too.. and albinos arent gonna be cheap go find a common snake in your back yard (non venomous) and keep one of those until you get the hang of things

 

[surfinusa]

yeah guess what when i was at school i caught a 2 foot snake and everybody started freaking out because i knew how to handle a snake

 

[dragonzim]

If you really want to be able to keep one of those snakes eventually you may want to start out with something like a Ball Python. They are cool snakes, in the same family as the others, but they only get to around 6 feet. MUCH easier to deal with than a 20 foot Burmese!

 

[alaredsox]

Leave the exotic constrictors to the professionals. I have some experience in keeping reptiles and let me tell you....those things can get expensive and DANGEROUS! You have to remember that even a hand-raise snake is still a wild animal and it will never be tamed. Its not like a dog where you can discipline and train. You can manipulate a reptile for a short time to do what you need it to do, but it will never consider you a friend or buddy. Pythons and boas are fast growers and live a very long life. If you get a baby or juvinile you're looking at a 30yr committment if you take good care of the animal. When they become adults their grocery bill will be more than yours and guess what?! You're now a potential meal!
If you are serious about getting a snake I would implore you to consider getting a North American Corn Snake. These are the most beautiful snakes in my opinion because they come in shades of gold, scarlet, yellow and orange. They are naturally docile so the only time they will seem aggressive is if you starve them or you have a female in "heat". Naturally, they are a little temperamental when they are shedding, but mine has never shown any aggression in this time to anything other than the branch I have in his terrarium. They are super easy to care for and still get rather large as adults. I have had mine since it was a juvinile and it has crossed the 6' threshold. Feed it once or twice a week and it's just happy to be there. It really likes to wrap around my waste while I'm sitting around the house. Makes a nice living accessory! They're pretty easy to get commercially as well. They have teeth and they will bite as is the case for any non demestocated animal. I have been bitten several times but every one of the cases was my fault. Wash your hands before and after feeding and use a pair of chopsticks to hand feed or entice. My snake has bad aim! NEVER pet you cat or the family rodent before handling the snake! DUH!
Anyway, hope this helps.