Hi, i'm thinking about either getting a ball python or a columbian boa as my first snake. Now regardless of which i choose, is as young as possible a snake the best bet? Mainly what i want to know is whether i should wait to get a very young (couple weeks old) snake, or whether one born in may will be around the same? Is it easier to get a snake accustomed to your smell/whatever the younger they are? any advice would be wonderful, as I believe i will truly enjoy my purchase, as soon as i make it =)
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New python.... youngest best?
therealtlb
Aug 14, 2006 05:46 PM
Replies (2)
dnreptiles
Aug 14, 2006 06:08 PM
Being that youre posting here i'm gonna say go with a ball python. 
My advice would be to go with an animal already established. IMO I would look for established rat feeders. Get something from someone who is helpful and will take the time to answer all your question and some one who will be there for you AFTER the purchase is made!
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Dave
TomChambers
Aug 14, 2006 11:07 PM
buying "as young as possible a snake" is not a good idea IMO
you want a snake that is establised, IE shed and had a few meals
IMO if you go for a younger snake a redtail will feed better for you.
not to discount the royal they can be great initial feeders too, but not as often as boas IMO.
You didn't give much info, so I don't know what your experience is with snakes.
so if you have researced and understand care for both:
if you need a very young go boa, if you get an established snake both are equal. IMO
TomChambers
