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Hello all, I'm looking into getting my first snake and was thinking about a Python or Boa. So many different kinds thou. Whats a good one to start with. I want something cool but don't want to spend and ton. What else will I need, tank size? heat light? Help me out!

Thnks,
Camosteve243~

Hi Steve,

I would like to first thank you for asking before getting your first snake - or any other creature for that matter.

For you question - there are so many different phythons and boas out there - it would depend on what you are looking for, and most importantly - how much room you have for housing.

I have had both boas and phythons in the past - but had much more room than I do now. So (alas) I am restricted to the smaller snakes (corns, kings, and milks). Personally, I think the ones I have now are more fun. They are more active, and not as "scary" to people who see them for the first time. I love to educate people about snakes (not the ins and outs of each species - just in general)..

This probably didn't help, but thought I would put my two cents in

If someone told me they wanted to get a snake (first time owner) I would suggest a corn snake - start small.