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new snake reconmendations?

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metallica fish

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im thinking about getting a new snake in the summer. not another corn though.

it cant get over 10ft.
must be docile, cos i have kids.
must be a ground dweller. dont have the upwards space.


any recommendations?

cheers
 
A male Dumerils boa.

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Either that, or some type of rat snake. It all depends on your preferences.
 
I believe you might need some sort of cities documentation in the UK for dum's. I remember Robbie talking about it with someone, snakewhisperer I think. Might want to check on that if you decide on a dumeril.
 
just been looking on google about them. and saw one for sale 10mins drive from my mum and dads. £125 is that the kinda price im looking at?

would they be able to advertise if you need a licence in the UK?
 
metallica fish said:
just been looking on google about them. and saw one for sale 10mins drive from my mum and dads. £125 is that the kinda price im looking at?

would they be able to advertise if you need a licence in the UK?
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I don't know if you need a license or not, per se. Something about documentation proving the animal was born in the UK, and not shipped from the wild. If it is indeed needed, then I'm sure the breeder would have all the info.
 
There are a lot of snakes that can fit your needs, they include any rat snakes, king snakes, milk snakes, bull snakes, pine snakes, gopher snakes, garter snakes, hognoses, ball pythons, spotted pythons, children's python, a couple of the smaller carpet pythons, hog island boas, rosy boas, rubber boas, dumeril's boas and probably a lot more that I just can't think of right now. Really it all depends on your tastes.
 
lol... would never be a hognose. wife hates them.

she will have to say what it wants to look like. it must be beautiful for her. she would happily have a huge aggressive snake as long as it looks nice!
 
Have you considered a Florida King? Big but not unmanageable. Lots of morphs. Killer appetite. Gives free neck massages.
 

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metallica fish said:
i dont think ive seen any of them for sale over here... look really pretty!!!
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And that is the main thing.. what we have abundance here you may have not have over there and vice versa.

I hope Mike aka snakewhispersnr post here. He could guide you into something.. lol probably a carpet python if I know him or a pit. lol
 
Don't know if you've said no to this one already or not, but, Ball Pythons are great! They are quite thick and don't get over 6 feet. :) Good luck!
 
I vote carpet python or brazilian rainbow boa!! Both are species I would love to keep, stay in your size range, have decent personalities, and aren't arboreal though both will climb given the opportunity.
 
corn/snake said:
Don't know if you've said no to this one already or not, but, Ball Pythons are great! They are quite thick and don't get over 6 feet. :) Good luck!
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ball python might be the one. would want a female for the bigger size.

just want one that would need both hands if you know what i mean? but isnt huge. does that make sense?
 
Oh I forgot earlier, sand boas are also snakes that would fit your decriptions and would be great additions if you don't mind looking at an empty tank most of the time. Come in many colors, color morphs, and many different species.
 
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