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#77 · Posted: Thu May 15, 2008 4:42 pm Post subject: Snake Size Question

Being a relative newbie to this forum and also to snakes in general, I wanted to know what species of snake would grow to a maximum of 6ft and be relatively easy to handle from a beginers perspective.

I have space issues you see. I have a normal female ball python (2.5ft) and was just thinking about expanding my collection.

Thanks snake lovers.... Very Happy

Stuart · Posted: Thu May 15, 2008 5:02 pm Post subject:

You could go for a pine or bull snake?
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Ailurus · Posted: Thu May 15, 2008 5:37 pm Post subject:

Corn Snakes, Black Rat Snake, Milk Snakes, King Snakes, House Snakes, Hognose Snake, Dwarf boa constrictor, trinket snakes,

There are an awful lot really. What kind of snake were you looking for? a boa/python? colubrid?
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#77 · Posted: Thu May 15, 2008 5:58 pm Post subject:

Hmm not sure exactly, I do like the Brazilian Rainbow Boa's and of course Ball Pythons.

SnakeGuy · Key Member Joined: 28 Jun 2007 Posts: 371 Location: Devon

Hogg Island Boa?
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Dragon Breeder · Posted: Thu May 15, 2008 6:21 pm Post subject:

i second the notion of House Snakes partly because i keep them and think their ace, but a corn snake or milk/king would also be a nice snake for the size you are looking for
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timbo · I'm new here... Joined: 16 Nov 2007 Posts: 18

I am a big fan of Boas and Brazilians are excellent - also the dwarf boas are great.

Another poss would be an Irian Jaya Carpet Python = stunning, calm, active and easy to keep.

Ailurus · Posted: Thu May 15, 2008 8:53 pm Post subject:

i always thought that brazilian rainbow baos got bigger than 6 foot

#77 · Posted: Thu May 15, 2008 8:53 pm Post subject:

Does anyone have any pictures of the Hogg Island Boa, Irian Jaya Carpet Python and Brazilian Rainbow Boa for that matter Very Happy

Ailurus · Posted: Thu May 15, 2008 8:58 pm Post subject:

Well there not mine (i used google, its useful Wink

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Hogg Island boa

Brazilian Rainbow Boa

Irian Jaya Carpet Python

hope this helps
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