Help me choose...

[Tecuancoatl]

I've somewhat narrowed down my choices as to what to get next, but I figured I'd put em out there and see what you all think should be the final choice for my next snake purchase.

Green Vine Snake (Ahaeltulla prasina)

Jungle Carpet Python

False Water Cobra

Mexican Tiger Rat Snake

Red-Tailed Green Rat Snake

I'm leaning toward the Vine Snake, but I'm still not 100% sure. What would you all pick from this list?

p.s.
just so you know, I would've included some big snakes, but I haven't got the room for them at the moment. Otherwise, I would've but burms and afrocks on the list.

[Tecuancoatl]

I think you should make another list....and for once...Big Gunns isn't kidding.

What's wrong with these snakes? Guess you don't find them interesting and what not. Given that I can't afford the other more expensive snakes I'd like to acquire, and also that I haven't got room for the big constrictors like burms and retics, what exactly would you suggest I get for around $150 or so, that doesn't get bigger than 8ft or so? Nothing venomous either, much as I'd like a rhinoceros viper, haha.

As for the poll results thus far, haha, I should've known the damn python would get the most votes. I had a thought though. As might be expected, there are always more to choose from. I don't know how I forgot about these two choices, but would those who voted so far still take a jungle carpet over a blood python or a brazilian rainbow boa?

[hoodoowoman]

The eastern kings get a bit bigger than the California Kings if size matters.

A lot depends on what you want to do with the snake. The balls are pretty to hold, but they don't make great display snakes. My king is very active, and one of my corns is good entertainment. My tics are new and I'm still working out how people react to them.

Bottom line, get something that interests YOU. I did pick the carpet python because I just saw some this weekend and that's what I'd like to have next.

But, if you think you might want to breed someday, BG actually has a good point-build on what you already have.

[Tecuancoatl]

Well, haha I am going to make the choice myself, but still, as I originally said, I was wondering which snake you guys would choose from the list I made. I'm still leaning toward the vine snake, though the carpet is also pretty tempting. And the reason I listed these snakes is that they aren't as common as kings and milks. I mean I like kings and milks too, but I was looking for something different, hence the asian rat snakes and vine snake on the list. I also just thought about getting a flying snake, but think the vine is more interesting looking.

I don't plan on breeding any snakes anytime soon, though I've thought about it, no doubt. And if I were to go that route, I'd breed the corns, as spacewise, it'd be easier to manage than boas, then later on maybe breed them as well. But that's far into the future, haha. Right now I was just looking into some interesting species that aren't as commonly seen. Thanks though, for the suggestions, appreciate it.

[Tecuancoatl]

The eastern kings get a bit bigger than the California Kings if size matters.

A lot depends on what you want to do with the snake. The balls are pretty to hold, but they don't make great display snakes. My king is very active, and one of my corns is good entertainment. My tics are new and I'm still working out how people react to them.

Bottom line, get something that interests YOU. I did pick the carpet python because I just saw some this weekend and that's what I'd like to have next.

But, if you think you might want to breed someday, BG actually has a good point-build on what you already have.

Hey hoodoowoman, what part of Texas are you in? I'm in El Paso. I'm not from here, but have been living here for like 8 years now.

[hoodoowoman]

I'm in Dallas-if you are in El Paso you ought to be able to pick up some pretty cool snakes locally-like off the ground.

The vine snake would be a fun snake to photograph-let us know what you decide. The downside might be that they may have humidity requirements etc that are quite different from what you already have.

[perkxplosion]

Another different type of snake to look into is a sand boa. They don't get very big from what I understand and I've heard that they are cool to feed. A buddy of mine had one (I never actually saw it) but he claimed that it burrowed under the sand and when you threw prey in it would come up out and kill it. (Kinda like tremors). I have no idea whether or not that was an exageration but that is what he claimed. Either way it looks to be a really unique snake and not many people have them. Good luck with the endeavours. Also I voted carpet python bc I held one at my vets and it was awesome, I want one real bad.

[APBTOwner]

Sticking to the list you gave I went with the JCP. But, a False Water Cobra was a close second. If you have any aliergies to stuff like bees, Ide be a little more carfull with the FWC, I have read about problems with that in some people.

Good Luck.

David.

[hoodoowoman]

I'd almost change my vote for the vine snake right now-just to photograph it. But I really like sand boas too and have been thinking of getting one. They are just really neat little critters.

So many snakes, so little time (and money).

[Tecuancoatl]

I'm in Dallas-if you are in El Paso you ought to be able to pick up some pretty cool snakes locally-like off the ground.

The vine snake would be a fun snake to photograph-let us know what you decide. The downside might be that they may have humidity requirements etc that are quite different from what you already have.

Haha, indeed. I go field collecting all the time. Usually just see Diamondbacks and Gophers, but get some Glossies and Whipsnakes sometimes as well. I want to keep a Whipsnake, but they're the ones I have trouble getting a hold of. Three times I've chased em down only to up stabbing myself (not bad, but not enjoyable either) on cactus, lol. Can't keep the rattlers (though I did have a baby for a couple of months before releasing it), but their great to find and look at.

[Tecuancoatl]

Sticking to the list you gave I went with the JCP. But, a False Water Cobra was a close second. If you have any aliergies to stuff like bees, Ide be a little more carfull with the FWC, I have read about problems with that in some people.

Good Luck.

David.

Haha, luckily the only things I'm allergic to are pollen and dust. Yeah, I read that too, and it's of course going to be a factor in my decision. Same rule could be said to apply to the vine snake as well, it's rear-fanged, though considered harmless to humans.

[Bg-]

Id go with the Jungle carpet python cause it would be the next best step up from the snakes you have. Can get a feel for a faster moving python that has the potential to be nippy as a young snake.

I have owned a pair of false water cobras and if you think you're ready for a snake that could give you a nasty bite but is more likely not to they go with them. They are always out in the day and will burrow in your aspen and poke their heads out, very interesting snakes to watch and mine where pretty handleable, never striking at me just running when I would go to pick them up tho i always wore gloves.