Hello everyone... Over the past several years I have wanted to get a snake and the other day I decided to get my R1 license. Unfortunately I am not that familiar with snakes and have only held a few over the years, most recently an Olive Python in QLD while on holidays. I find snake mesmerizing and quite fascinating creatures and have known quite a few people who have owned them...
My question is what I should purchase keeping in mind its my first snake and I don't want a small snake when it matures. I am really not interested in upgrading my snake later on either, I want to buy just the one, for now. I am waiting for the arrival of a highly recommended book - Care Of Australian Reptiles in Captivity by John Weigel to gain some insight into keeping a snake. I have also researched a local vet in Camden, NSW that specializes in reptiles. I am not familiar with enclosures or heating methods although a few people I know can assist.
I am interested in a few snakes including an Olive or Carpet. Obviously I'd like something placid enough to interact with my family including my 2 1/2 year old. I am in no rush to run out and buy one but I want to be prepared and more informed.
I would appreciate any comments or recommendations that you have...
My question is what I should purchase keeping in mind its my first snake and I don't want a small snake when it matures. I am really not interested in upgrading my snake later on either, I want to buy just the one, for now. I am waiting for the arrival of a highly recommended book - Care Of Australian Reptiles in Captivity by John Weigel to gain some insight into keeping a snake. I have also researched a local vet in Camden, NSW that specializes in reptiles. I am not familiar with enclosures or heating methods although a few people I know can assist.
I am interested in a few snakes including an Olive or Carpet. Obviously I'd like something placid enough to interact with my family including my 2 1/2 year old. I am in no rush to run out and buy one but I want to be prepared and more informed.
I would appreciate any comments or recommendations that you have...