Which AUSTRALIAN snake would be best for a beginner and why?

Question

*Children's python

*Spotted python

*Ant-hill (pygmy) python

*Stimsons python

*Green tree (common tree) snake

*Slaty-grey snake

*Australian Coral snake

Thanks!

Answer 1

Inland tia pan  

Answer 2

If you only want a small snake, you have three choices. Pythons are THE best beginner snake, colubrids (such as the tree snake) have much more difficult husbandry requirements, and are much more quick in their movements.

All of the below usually have a very calm temperament, and have the same housing and heating requirements. Its really just up to you of what you like the look of more. The prices I have listed are if you buy from a private breeder, pet stores are dearer.

[ Childrens Python - antaresia childreni ] $150 - $200 AU

Average at about 3ft when fully grown. Patterns will fade dramatically as the python matures.

Normal :

- http://www.reedysreptiles.com/fullsize/f...

- http://www.vhs.com.au/assets/images/Chil...

[ Stimsons Python - antaresia stimsoni ] $250 - $400 AU

Also average about 3ft when fully grown. These animals tend to have the most bold markings throughout their lives depending on locality. Animals originating from Western Australia are often called the most beautiful of stimsons - often being patterned in very bright reds oranges and yellows. Northern Territory or South Australian animals are generally a brown / red with smaller blotching.

NT / SA locale :

-http://www.inlandreptile.com/galleries/f...

-http://www.premierpythons.com/pb/wp_8883...

Wheatbelt (WA) locale :

- http://www.snakeranch.com.au/images/stim...

- http://www.snakeranch.com.au/images/stim...

[ Spotted Python - antaresia maculosa ] $200 - $300

Get a tad larger than the others, some animals getting to about 4ft. They have larger, bolder patterns than the childrens which don't fade. There is the normal 'wild' type colouring to choose from or the more attractive in my opinion, 'blonde' phase animals.

Blonde :

- http://www.australianaddiction.com/MAC_M...

Normal :

- http://www.hiss-n-things.com/SnakesWe've...

[ Pygmy Python - antaresia perthensis ]

Very rare in the captive trade, you would be lucky to find one for a long time yet, and even if you did they would most likely cost an arm and a leg.

Care sheet which can be substituted for all of the above :

http://www.tinypythons.com/caresheet_chi...

Good luck!

Answer 3

The children's Python would be the best for a beginner and could stay in the 30 gallon tank! which ever you choose good luck! and enjoy! sorry forgot to say stimsons python are quite rare so good luck if you find one!

Answer 4

OMG!

You haven't got the best beginner snake up there.

The Carpet Python is the BEST beginner snake as long as you find the right one. I own 1 and it has never bitten me, its really cute, and who ever said they don't bond with you is stupid because both my snakes have strong bonds with me.

My carpet will climb onto my hand if I put it in the cage.

My choice is:

number 1 CARPET PYTHON

number 2 CHILDREN'S PYTHON (I also own a children's python)

DID YOU KNOW: the green tree snake is venomus but not dangerous to humans!  

Answer 5

i would say a childrens python whatever you pick dont pick a green tree python or emerald tree boa as they have 3 inch long fangs and are very agressive and are not meant for handling.