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Hi everyone,
I have a question that I need some help with. I currently own a cornsnake, and in the past have had geckos, beardies, skinks, and various native herps in my life (all of which have either died of natural old age, or - in the case of my geckos - stayed with my family when I went away to university). My corn is the only snake I've ever had. I would like to graduate to a larger snake, with the intention of adding it to a school demo/educational show that I'm putting together with my other animals (parrots, etc) So, here's the question: I would like to 'move up' to larger herps, perhaps more demanding or 'interesting' than the beginner herps I've kept in the past, but whatever I choose also needs to be capable of being an 'ambassador' and visiting schools with me, without becoming too stressed out.
What are everyones thoughts?

I would suggest a ball python or blood python as both are fairly docile and less likely to bite. Also, they don't get huge so are managable to carry around.

Although Bloods are getting better now that more of them are CBB but many are still quite aggressive and they can get into the 30LB range and 6 - 7 ft, I wouldnt' call that an easily managed snake for a show. Balls are good for shows unless you have a really shy one, most of my balls are pretty good when I take them out to shows. I think even a Red Tail boa or other fair size boa would be great for a show, they are more docile than bloods and although they can get longer they are not as thick bodied as a blood is making them easier to handle.