What snake would make the best pet?

Question

I live in Georgia and I am trying to find the pet snake that would adapt best in my state. It gets very humid here in georgia so snakes that come from dry places would not work. Any suggestions?

Answer 1

Well for a "beginner or starter" I would recommend a snake... a ball python for many reasons. But I myself don't really believe there is such thing as a beginner or starter snake because just owning any type of snake or any type of animal will always have it's risks and work.

Some info on ball pythons: They are "docile" but would never recommend to be near children w/out someone watching because ball pythons or get head shy. Any quick movements can scare them so if a child is holding it, please be careful. Ball pythons tend to stay quite small(5-6 feet) so that's why they are considered as beginner snakes. But I'm just going to tell you that they aren't eh bestest eaters in the world. Actually they are quite picky! So if there is something in the cage that don't like they probably won't eat. Or if they don't like the way you're feeding them. But they don't tend to bite or strike as often though. So in summary, the pros- stay pretty small and they are more docile then some others so don't need to be handle daily. Cons- They are head-shy and for the most part horrible eaters.

http://exoticpets.about.com/cs/pythons/a...

Cornsnake: They are one of the best eaters I've seen other then king snakes and all that. They don't get to big(around 5 feet) and they are..I guess docile. You do need to handle then daily though just in case. So they would be use to being handle by people. Corn snakes would make an OK beginner snake but I wouldn't recommend children around them because they could squeeze them and most likely kill him because corn snakes have very small bodies. Pros- Kind of docile, excellent eaters, stay small. Cons- Does need to be handle often, not the best snakes to have around kids because of their size.

www.cornsnakes.net/care.php3

Temperture and humdity shouldn't really matter on where you live  unless you decide to keep your snakes outside which is a big no no. So just as long as your house is the right temp or just the tank has the right temp. everything should be fine.

I hope this could help!

Answer 2

ball python or corn snake

Answer 3

corn snake, milk snake, ball python, rubber boa. those are all good easy to take care of snakes.

Answer 4

i would say cornsnake because they dont have all the feeding problems of a ball python and they dont need much humidity either.

Answer 5

I've found corn snakes ( elaphe guttata guttata), also called red rat snakes, are an ideal pet for a beginner. They are hardy, good eaters that generally have a pleasant disposition and are easily handled. They are also very attractive snakes with many color variations available. These snakes range from southern Jersey into Florida so they do well in a variety of climates and humidity is not a problem.

Answer 6

Ball python.  Easy to care for, loves humidity, needs it actually, and rarely if ever bites...

Answer 7

I would recommend the corn snake

Answer 8

A constrictor! It's fun to watch them eat the little mice.