Stimsons vs Bredli for beginner??

[graceburel]

Hey there! I’m a very beginner snake owner. I am tossing up between a stimsons vs Bredli python.
Aside from size, what are the main difference between the two? I understand the bredli would be at least double the size lol. I wouldn’t want anything bigger than a bredli I think.
I am intending to get a hatchling-yearling regardless (probably at an expo in feb, NSW).
What are the pros and cons to each type? I am definitely looking for a beginner snake, I am willing to cop a bite, but would prefer a more curious and even temperament, I’d prefer not to get bitten if I can help it hahaha.

Another question would be how regularly would I need to upsize an enclosure for a bredli. From my understanding a stimmie would need it 1-3 times depending on the enclosure sizes. But I assume bredli would need it more times, not sure how quickly they grow either.

Also curious about the morphs they come in? And typical price ranges? I quite like the look of the t+ stims.

Thank you all!! Any and all advice is much appreciated!

 

[Smurf]

Hey,
They are very different pythons to be considering.
Average stimson is about 1m, while Bredli are more like 3m. If you get a bredli you need to be prepared to invest in a quite large vivarium to accommodate them as an adult, preferably 6ft or something with height. Stimson would be spoilt with a 3ft viv and are naturally ground dwellers so don't need a taller space.
Both species are known to have milder temperaments but I would always recommend meeting and handling the hatchling you intend to buy, a nippy baby won't always grow out of it and and adult bredli is capable of a pretty nasty bite. Stimson are definitely easier to handle.
Commonly bredli are standard or hypo (brighter red). There's a lot of crazy stim morphs out there, but try to also consider some of the stunning locales, with such a broad distribution they have a lot of colours already available. My favourites are the Pilbara Stimson which is beautiful red and Mossman Valley isolated strain Pygmy Banded Stimson.

Good luck

 

[graceburel]

Hey,
They are very different pythons to be considering.
Average stimson is about 1m, while Bredli are more like 3m. If you get a bredli you need to be prepared to invest in a quite large vivarium to accommodate them as an adult, preferably 6ft or something with height. Stimson would be spoilt with a 3ft viv and are naturally ground dwellers so don't need a taller space.
Both species are known to have milder temperaments but I would always recommend meeting and handling the hatchling you intend to buy, a nippy baby won't always grow out of it and and adult bredli is capable of a pretty nasty bite. Stimson are definitely easier to handle.
Commonly bredli are standard or hypo (brighter red). There's a lot of crazy stim morphs out there, but try to also consider some of the stunning locales, with such a broad distribution they have a lot of colours already available. My favourites are the Pilbara Stimson which is beautiful red and Mossman Valley isolated strain Pygmy Banded Stimson.

Good luck

Thank you so much! I really appreciate the information!