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so here i am the biggest girly girl ever. i have 12 reptiles but not one snake. my husband is all anxious to buy this 10 foot albino burmese python....i however, am not so thrilled. i'm not a snake hater mind you.....just a lizard lover...lol

anyway, could any of you give me any input on these snakes? i've heard that they are docile and i know this snake is. i've been around it several times and it's really laid back. but eeewwwww
i don't know....

also, the kid we're buying it from has really taken good care of it but has to go to college and his parents REFUSE to care for it. he wants a hundred bucks? is that a fair asking price? it is a beautiful snake (for a snake). ok...i'm just freaking out.
how about some words of encouragement here people???

amy (new to the list...and new to snakes)

>>so here i am the biggest girly girl ever. i have 12 reptiles but not one snake. my husband is all anxious to buy this 10 foot albino burmese python....i however, am not so thrilled. i'm not a snake hater mind you.....just a lizard lover...lol
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>>anyway, could any of you give me any input on these snakes? i've heard that they are docile and i know this snake is. i've been around it several times and it's really laid back. but eeewwwww
>>i don't know....
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>>also, the kid we're buying it from has really taken good care of it but has to go to college and his parents REFUSE to care for it. he wants a hundred bucks? is that a fair asking price? it is a beautiful snake (for a snake). ok...i'm just freaking out.
>>how about some words of encouragement here people???
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>>amy (new to the list...and new to snakes)
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When i read this. My first reaction to this post was like Brians. Git It ! You'll Love it ! There Great ! ,,,, But .
Honestly, If your not comfortable geting a snake. I dont think you should. Rob said something to a post like this. And i have to agree with him. What if something happens and your hubby or son isnt there? what if it get's out and takes after the cat? what if it get's hurt and needs to go to the vet and your the only one there? I have alot of snakes and my burms are the best of them all. But if you cant write a post without going ,
Ewww !! I'm freaking out !
You might want to think twice about it. When a family get's a snake. You must take the entire family into mind before you get one. if someone doesent like the fact that they have a 10' 50lb snake in there bedroom closet , that will be 15' and 150lbs in the next few years. It's probably not the best thing. But if you Do deside to get it. I'm Sure it'll be a Great Pet !

Ps: Dont wana step on yer toes or anything brian. Just wanted to throw that in. You are the Mighty , We are the Meek. )
Mason.....

....you have a lot of very valid points here. After I posted that I began to think about those things and I realized I posted without taking into consideration that there might be hesitation and other factors to weigh in. But you covered it pretty well. You're 100% right. All these things (and more) must be considered very lengthily before buying a big burmese or other python.

>>When i read this. My first reaction to this post was like Brians. Git It ! You'll Love it ! There Great ! ,,,, But .
>>Honestly, If your not comfortable geting a snake. I dont think you should. Rob said something to a post like this. And i have to agree with him. What if something happens and your hubby or son isnt there? what if it get's out and takes after the cat? what if it get's hurt and needs to go to the vet and your the only one there? I have alot of snakes and my burms are the best of them all. But if you cant write a post without going ,
>>Ewww !! I'm freaking out !
>>You might want to think twice about it. When a family get's a snake. You must take the entire family into mind before you get one. if someone doesent like the fact that they have a 10' 50lb snake in there bedroom closet , that will be 15' and 150lbs in the next few years. It's probably not the best thing. But if you Do deside to get it. I'm Sure it'll be a Great Pet !
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>>Ps: Dont wana step on yer toes or anything brian. Just wanted to throw that in. You are the Mighty , We are the Meek. )
>>Mason.....
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I don't know... an adult burm for a first snake? Sort of like getting your first dog and starting out with a full grown mastiff, you know? My biggest concern is your ability to feed it safely without making a mistake that would lead to your getting bitten. Even the sweetest snake is very serious about its food. I'm sure you have lizards like that .
Perhaps you all could compromise and get something that's not gigantic to start out with, and then get a burm a little later when you have a bit of snake experience.
(I've never owned a burm, but I've seen the aftermath of a stupid feeding error with one. Ouch!)

more than likely. I know I did. The first snake (or even reptile for the matter) I ever owned was a 2' red-tailed boa. My husband pitched a fit to buy her a few months ago. I thought I was going to have nightmares for the rest of my life. I would wake up all during the night thinking the snake was around my neck or that it was getting after the cat!

Two months later, he decides he wants a 6' green-phase burmese. I was not excited, to say the least. I had just gotten comfortable with the other snake and here he wanted an even bigger one! But I couldn't resist his puppy-dog eyes so I did a lot of research and decided to buy her. We paid $300 for her and spent about as much building her 6'x4'x2' cage.

Now, I can honestly say that I really enjoy owning both snakes. My favorite is the boa because she is still so small and I can take her places but I absolutely adore my burmese. Her curious nature and friendly disposition has calmed all my fears. We feed her pre-killed mice so I don't even mind feeding her.

Just do your research before you buy her. It might help calm your fears. I know it did for me!

Just for reference, a six foot burmese ought to be eating medium size rats at least...

>>Just for reference, a six foot burmese ought to be eating medium size rats at least...
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>>more than likely. I know I did. The first snake (or even reptile for the matter) I ever owned was a 2' red-tailed boa. My husband pitched a fit to buy her a few months ago. I thought I was going to have nightmares for the rest of my life. I would wake up all during the night thinking the snake was around my neck or that it was getting after the cat!
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>>Two months later, he decides he wants a 6' green-phase burmese. I was not excited, to say the least. I had just gotten comfortable with the other snake and here he wanted an even bigger one! But I couldn't resist his puppy-dog eyes so I did a lot of research and decided to buy her. We paid $300 for her and spent about as much building her 6'x4'x2' cage.
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>>Now, I can honestly say that I really enjoy owning both snakes. My favorite is the boa because she is still so small and I can take her places but I absolutely adore my burmese. Her curious nature and friendly disposition has calmed all my fears. We feed her pre-killed mice so I don't even mind feeding her.
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>>Just do your research before you buy her. It might help calm your fears. I know it did for me!
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The fastest way to achieve great wealth is by living more poorly for much longer.