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How many types of pythons are out there that are around 4-6ft in size? Probably little to none, but thought i'd ask. Not really interested in ball pythons that much.

There are several, actually; most of the pythons I work with fall in this category. Check out some of the Liasis species like the Macklott's python -- the females get a little larger, but the males stay nicely in the 5-6 foot range. Same with white-lipped pythons, ringed pythons, water pythons, womas, etc. There's variation in each of these species, particularly on the individual level, but none of these reach the size and girth of the burms or retics.

Angolans are awesome and stay within that range too, but good luck finding one for under a grand right now.

All these species have different requirements though than from the ball python. Most that I mentioned are tropical or neotropical species and require higher humidity and lower temps, some are tougher to breed than many of those of the Python genus. Some, like the water python and white-lipped are also notoriously aggressive though there's always the individual who's the exception to the rule.

You might check some of them out.

Don't forget the Spotted, Children and Anthill Pythons. Jungle Carpet males don't get overly large either.

....also Blood Pythons

Also, super dwarf retics, but I would make sure you investigate the breeder, and ask questions before you purchase one. The difference between a "dwarf" retic and a superdwarf can be immense.

CARPETS, CARPETS, CARPETS!!!! Irian Jayas and Jungles...moderately sized and BEAUTIFUL!!!!!

Hey everybody, guess what kind of snakes I'm into!
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"He who would stifle debate rather than engage in it, does so at the expense of his integrity and credibility"

Mike Curtin

milksnakes? hahaha jk

Oh, yeah...those too!
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"He who would stifle debate rather than engage in it, does so at the expense of his integrity and credibility"

Mike Curtin

I'm taking a wil guess here, but you really LIKE Morelia spliotes ssps. Pythons. Call me crazy! LOL

Matthew

I don't keep any snakes that have the potential to get over about 7 feet...so I understand why youre looking for one in that range...I have Ball Pythons (full grown 4 to 5 feet), Blood Pythons (full grown 4 to 6 feet), and Woma Pythons (full grown 5-7 feet).

They all have their pros and cons...

Balls come in every shape and size...there are some amazing morphs and they have a great attitude...They are also really easy to care for.

Blood Pythons are generally more aggressive...My female is a sweetheart and the male is a complete A-hole. I really like the thickness of the bloods, they are just very impressive when full grown. They are also monsters when it comes to feeding time...

The Womas are interesting...They have some different traits than the other two, Their attitudes can be completely variable, but from what I hear...most are very gentle...Mine gets confused but when he knows its me he's as gentle as the ball pythons. If he thinks its feeding time though he will try to eat my arm...

Good luck in choosing...Whatever you choose you can be sure you will want to get something else shortly after.