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[makykaem]

Looking to buy a bredli as first snake. Not sure whether it is better to buy a female or male. As far as temperament goes, which is better? I have two young children. Any other helpful advice you could offer is most appreciated.

 

[wranga]

their both snakes. some snakes are better than others. i dont believe sex has anything to do with temperament

 

[patonthego]

Welcome and good luck. I have heard so many people comment on the nature of a bredli that I will never have one. They seem too aggressive to me.

 

[snakekid666]

bredlis are mostly dosile but you can get the odd one that is a snappy. the sex of bredlis doesnt change their temperment. there temperment changes from snake to snake but are usually good handlers and dont bite

 

[Ewan]

As mentioned Bredli are commonly known to be docile. As with any sub species of Morelia hatchies/juvies can be snappy, however, they will rarely continue this behaviour into yearling or sub adult age. Morelia S. Bredli are, in my opinion, THE hardiest of all the Morelia sub species. Just keep them heated and dry with water and they wont miss a beat.

As others have mentioned sex will have no bearing on temperament. Choose a local breeder and handle the snake before your purchase it if you are concerned about its temperament. Unless you are planing to by breeding animals their sex is irrelevant.

More importantly ensure that the snake you are buying is feeding and shedding well unassisted. (which again is rarely an issue with Bredli.)

Good luck.

 

[makykaem]

Thanks to everyone who replied

 

[JasonL]

The hardest part is finding a good breeder that will sell you a quality snake, do most of your research into this and how to set it up correctly whilst it's small and you should be fine.. also, most snakes bite, esp as juvies, the vast majority will calm down as they age, some species more than others... Join a herp society, a good place to learn and make contacts.