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acd1984
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 19/12/2011 : 18:35:57
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What snakes are good for beginners like royals are? i am completely comfortable with george but im not gonna take the step of getting a bitey snake lol
I dont like corn snakes but im looking for something different |
1.0.0 Lesser - Helios
2.0.0 Normal - George & Kairo
1.0.0 Mojave - Bolt
0.1.0 Mojave - Roxi
1.0.0 Leopard Gecko - Leo
0.0.1 Crocodile gecko - Pheonix
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Kelfezond
The bearded one
United Kingdom
4803 Posts |
Posted - 19/12/2011 : 18:38:21
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Boa's are very friendly but they can be a bit hissy.
to be perfectly honest it depends on the snake I have 34 baby boa's and only got bit twice while in the whole time I looked after them. Most snake bites are owners fault |
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GMac
Grumpy scots admin
United Kingdom
1152 Posts |
Posted - 19/12/2011 : 18:40:00
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milk snakes tend not to be bitey, but the do musk and can be quite fast as young ones.
But as Kelf has mentioned all snakes will bite it is not species dependent it is just their nature as its the only defense they have. |
 
Royals, Corns, Boa, Kings, Hoggy, Ratsnakes
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blackskull
Fully Grown Royal
United Kingdom
1278 Posts |
Posted - 19/12/2011 : 18:55:06
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how about a dwarf boa. i recently bought a sonoran boa. they get nice and chunky but not overly long, my female will get between 5 and 6ft
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1.1 normal royal, sully, silver
0.1 pinstripe royal, penny
1.1 pastel royal, lars, clover
0.1 lesser royal, serenity
0.1 black pastel royal, betty
0.1 mojave royal, mavis
0.1 normal het clown
1.0 pastel het clown
1.0 nuclear, ned
1.0 super phantom
1.0 childrens python, myles
0.1 hog island boa
0.1 sonoran x boa, grace
0.0.1 mack snow leopard gecko, munchkin
4.1 cats, stan, dave, marble, binx, daisy
4.1 rabbits, mol, ted, bill, spud, alice
0.1 crazy cat/bunny lady of bridgwater, lucy |
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Kelfezond
The bearded one
United Kingdom
4803 Posts |
Posted - 19/12/2011 : 19:08:40
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Kelfezond
The bearded one
United Kingdom
4803 Posts |
Posted - 19/12/2011 : 19:18:02
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I'm sorry I meant a green tree python!
lol okay so i'm at work and bored I apologise xD |
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Pythonwizard
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
650 Posts |
Posted - 19/12/2011 : 21:16:32
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Lotabob
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
5008 Posts |
Posted - 19/12/2011 : 21:53:48
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haha first thing I thought was green tree python, must be evil running in my veins.
Species selection can only go so far to selecting a non bitey snake the closest I've ever been to a bite from one of mine was my Royal, totally my fault too. My Hogg Island Boa is a bit temperamental, mainly around food, but she hasn't got me yet. I do think its all down to decisions you make when handling your snake (or when not to) and reading the signs your snake is giving and then throw in a bit of luck as to whether you get bitten or not. Choose a snake you like the look of, want to know more about and are comfortable handling at adult size and don't worry about the rest. |
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MarkSue
Hatchling
United Kingdom
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Posted - 19/12/2011 : 22:09:17
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MBK`s would fit the requirements  |
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Posted - 20/12/2011 : 11:51:49
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Originally posted by MarkSue
MBK`s would fit the requirements
Lol - I'd be far more scared of being musked on than bitten!
I love my corns but it's impossible to housetrain them. Yeah, the worst bite I ever had (and it wasn't that bad) was from Shahi who accidentally anticipated feeding time (my fault.) Ziska, my gopher, carries on just like the one in the vid (only I don't dangle her by her tail of course) and I've only had two tiny tags from her (as opposed to the odd painless nip) and again both were due to my bad judgement.
My new pine snake, Shadrach, despite also being a pituophis like gophers and bulls, is totally laid back. He's only a baby and still settling in, and whether he'll get a bit more bolshy later on or stay angelic, I really don't know, but he's calmer than a corn. So I reckon it's often down to the individual snake as well and not just the breed. |
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acd1984
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
687 Posts |
Posted - 20/12/2011 : 16:16:46
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LOL thanks for the advice guys, especially you Kelf, im surprised you didnt recommend a king cobra lol
iv only been tagged once so im not what you would call acclimatised to it which is why im after a snake thats very similar to a royal.
I must admit that i prefer the look of pythons more than weird looking snakes.
i like boas, they are impressive snakes but im weary of such a powerful snake since i only weight about 8 stone wet lol
decisions decisions :D
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1.0.0 Lesser - Helios
2.0.0 Normal - George & Kairo
1.0.0 Mojave - Bolt
0.1.0 Mojave - Roxi
1.0.0 Leopard Gecko - Leo
0.0.1 Crocodile gecko - Pheonix
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GMac
Grumpy scots admin
United Kingdom
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Posted - 20/12/2011 : 17:05:38
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| there is always the crawl cay boa, similar in size to royals but not as heavy with the females usually topping out at no more than 4 and a half feet and the males 3 and a half. |
Royals, Corns, Boa, Kings, Hoggy, Ratsnakes
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Kelfezond
The bearded one
United Kingdom
4803 Posts |
Posted - 20/12/2011 : 17:35:22
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| The king cobra did cross my mind but I want to be the first TRP member to get a cobra not you :D |
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snakes with similar temperaments to royals
Kelf!!!