Although every snake is an individual, certain species show certain "wiring" for good behavioral traits (aka "gentle giant" status). Here's some good choices assuming you have the resources, experience, and ability to care for a large snake:

1) Burmese Python: I normally don't recommend them but most are usually very docile but extreme caution needs to be exercised during feeding. This is really the only "giant" species that I would recommend.

2) Boa constrictor: a great choice for a big snake but one that will normally remain very docile....common boas are easy to get through herp adoptions and they are beautiful creatures.

3) Olive Python: Amazing creatures, big but easy to manage, great personalities

4) Borneo short-tailed python/Red Bloods: Girth of a giant snake but wrapped up in a 6-8' body making it a great choice. They are pretty snappy as hatchlings but with consistent handling become very tame.

5) Coastal Carpet Python: largest of the carpets, these snakes can become very gentle, very impressive as big adults.

6) Dumeril's.....nothing needs to be said; plenty of people said why they are good choices; and they are.

HOpe this helps a bit.

Rob Carmichael, Curator
The Wildlife Discovery Center
Lake Forest, IL

>>I am looking for everyones here opinion on the most gentle of the giant snakes. What do you all think is the most gentle, and why? Thanks.
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>>Widj
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Rob Carmichael, Curator
The Wildlife Discovery Center at Elawa Farm
Lake Forest, IL

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