Anyone else here have a snake?

harmless_little_f***

I BrisK I wrote:

holy christ thats cool

are there any snakes which are bright green or different shades of green?

Green python

http://notes.natbat.net/wp-content/uploads/2007/11/IMG_3253.jpg

http://www.smh.com.au/ffximage/2006/10/05/python_wideweb__470x352,0.jpg

Green mamba

http://www.exotic-animals.org/kace/opis_vrst/redlion_moreliaviridis_2006_novi_opisi/DENDROASPIS_ANGUSTICEPS/Green_mamba.jpg

Green Snake

http://www.tropical-rainforest-animals.com/image-files/green-snake.jpg

edit: Leaf Nosed Ratsnake

http://www.curator.org/LegacyVMNH/images/reptiles/Snakes/Asiatic_leafnosed_snake.jpg

Brisk.

harmless_little_f*** wrote:

Green python

http://notes.natbat.net/wp-content/uploads/2007/11/IMG_3253.jpg

http://www.smh.com.au/ffximage/2006/10/05/python_wideweb__470x352,0.jpg

Green mamba

http://www.exotic-animals.org/kace/opis_vrst/redlion_moreliaviridis_2006_novi_opisi/DENDROASPIS_ANGUSTICEPS/Green_mamba.jpg

Green Snake

http://www.tropical-rainforest-animals.com/image-files/green-snake.jpg

that mamba is cool

Can you actually buy any of those? How much?

What about blue snakes?

harmless_little_f***

I BrisK I wrote:

that mamba is cool

Can you actually buy any of those? How much?

What about blue snakes?

You'd probably have to fork out serious amounts of money for the green python.. one of the most beautiful snakes in the world.

And you really wouldn't want a green mamba. Unless you also wanted a severed hand.

The others? I'm not sure, to be honest... but I think the leaf nosed rat snake is rare. Someone can correct me if I'm wrong.

The only snake I can think of which is bright blue is this one:

http://habitatnews.nus.edu.sg/news/pulauhantu/images/yellow%20lipped%20sea%20krait.jpg

Banded Sea Snake

Wouldn't want one of those either

seanw1010

I BrisK I wrote:

that mamba is cool

Can you actually buy any of those? How much?

What about blue snakes?

im pretty sure the mambas one of the most poisonous snakes in the world, so not that one.
the pythons can be though, i think

3inputchick

Personally I dont have one.... but Mr. Beeks has one I like to play with! The COBRA

libragirl

never had one but one of my bfs did..I remember it being a boa constrictor and it's name was scooter. It actually was pretty friendly.

Coopia

SVRDhand13 wrote:

I got my first snake in October of last year and plan on getting more in the future (possible even order one by the end of the summer).

I have a Sunglow Motley corn snake and will stick with corns for a little while before moving on up to the big boys and getting a Ball Python.

Anyone else here have any snakes?

I have had a Ball Python for about 10 years now. I find it kind of funny that you consider it moving up to the big boys, because I still see him as a tiny little guy, even though he has maxed out at about 4 feet. I consider a Burmese Python (15-20 feet) the big leagues. Once you have held one of those (with help from a friend), my guy seems like an earthworm.

I agree that they are a great pet to interact with. My basis from that opinion however, comes from also owning a cat that hisses and growls at any guests in our house. The snake likes everyone due to body heat. To this day it hasn't bit anyone (or even tried).

If you were going to buy one of these, I would strongly recommend buying it in person. Their temperment can vary a lot. I had a friend who got a Ball Python that would snap at everything that came within a few feet of the cage. You could easily weed out the mean ones if you were to handle a few different ones before purchase.

Brisk.

lol

im looking like an idiot! Dont know anything about snakes.

its amazing of the shades of colour they come in. Very vibrant. Would be cool to have one.

You got any pics of yours severed?

SVRDhand13

Coopia wrote:

I have had a Ball Python for about 10 years now. I find it kind of funny that you consider it moving up to the big boys, because I still see him as a tiny little guy, even though he has maxed out at about 4 feet. I consider a Burmese Python (15-20 feet) the big leagues. Once you have held one of those (with help from a friend), my guy seems like an earthworm.

Hahaha yea I know they don't get that big but they are a lot thicker than corns, which makes the big difference to me.

From there, I'll probably get a Columbian Red Tail.

LONGRD

acoustic guy wrote:

How can you possibly know when its mad or happy? How can you know that?

When they're shedding their skin, they're always pissed off!

I tried touching one and it bite my fingers. luckily it was only baby python though

Wobbie

acoustic guy wrote:

Last year I had a big black snake in my front yard. About 6ft long and as round as a beer can

Are we really to believe there are snakes "as round as a beer can" in Jersey????

seanw1010 wrote:

http://www.cornsnakes.net/gallery.php?catid=2&id=69
thats the coolest cornsnake ive ever seen!

That would make an awesome pair of boots!!! (I'm kidding......kind of) :eek:

SVRDhand13

LongRd. wrote:

When they're shedding their skin, they're always pissed off!

I tried touching one and it bite my fingers. luckily it was only baby python though

Yea I have trouble getting mine out when its shedding. I do only to feed it and wouldn't want to bother it for any other reason. Once I get him out he eats just fine but thats after being a little snappy.

SVRDhand13

imalive wrote:

That would make an awesome pair of boots!!! (I'm kidding......kind of) :eek:

Thats the kind I might get next. But not to make boots lol.

I might a little while though because I've been spending so much money on concert tix. Not only do you have to think about the price of the snake (in the $150 range) but also a new tank, what will go inside the tank, and food (aka mice).

rockpants

harmless_little_f*** wrote:

Not meaning to make assumptions but is this about the animals in captivity debate?

Nope.

3inputchick

I find alligator alot nicer to wear. Snake is so 1990

SVRDhand13

3inputchick wrote:

I find alligator alot nicer to wear. Snake is so 1990

But so is Pearl Jam lol.

EDIT: I shouldnt try to change your mind.

CityMouse

acoustic guy wrote:

I hate hate hate hate snakes!
I fucking hate them with a passion. Last year I had a big black snake in my front yard. About 6ft long and as round as a beer can I blew its head right off with my shotgun.
Bitch at me all you want I dont give a shit, I hate them. I love animals but not those nasty fuckers.
My father in law said it was a harmless types of snake but I don't care.
Nasty creatures

why would you shoot an animal that was OUTSIDE your house, minding it's own business?
I'm not a huge fan of snakes when I come across them either, they startle me and they can be a little unsettling. But I'd never KILL one that was just hanging out outside. Biodiversity is a precious resource, and snakes are amazing. If it was in your yard and you didn't want it there, why didn't you capture it and move it? What could snakes possibly have done to you that you hate them so much??? (and you own a gun? isn't this a forum for pearl jam fans?)

(note I also don't know if I agree with snakes being pets. they're wild animals, it's like having a parrot to me, I don't think they should be removed from their natural habitat or bred in captivity to be sold as pets).

SVRDhand13

CityMouse wrote:

why would you shoot an animal that was OUTSIDE your house, minding it's own business?
I'm not a huge fan of snakes when I come across them either, they startle me and they can be a little unsettling. But I'd never KILL one that was just hanging out outside. Biodiversity is a precious resource, and snakes are amazing. If it was in your yard and you didn't want it there, why didn't you capture it and move it? What could snakes possibly have done to you that you hate them so much???

I completely agree.

So, for example, you would not kill a mouse you saw on the subway tracks. Dare I say, a CityMouse.

Yes, I am that corny.

acoustic guy

CityMouse wrote:

why would you shoot an animal that was OUTSIDE your house, minding it's own business?
I'm not a huge fan of snakes when I come across them either, they startle me and they can be a little unsettling. But I'd never KILL one that was just hanging out outside. Biodiversity is a precious resource, and snakes are amazing. If it was in your yard and you didn't want it there, why didn't you capture it and move it? What could snakes possibly have done to you that you hate them so much??? (and you own a gun? isn't this a forum for pearl jam fans?)

(note I also don't know if I agree with snakes being pets. they're wild animals, it's like having a parrot to me, I don't think they should be removed from their natural habitat or bred in captivity to be sold as pets).

Yes I do own guns. Does that mean I am not allowed to like Pearl Jam? Ed does not want me at his concert b/c I have them? Yea okay.
It was big, black and nasty. Sorry, I hate snakes (aswell as green tea).

LONGRD

acoustic guy wrote:

Yes I do own guns. Does that mean I am not allowed to like Pearl Jam? Ed does not want me at his concert b/c I have them? Yea okay.
It was big, black and nasty. Sorry, I hate snakes (aswell as green tea).

Must be a Jersey thing, eh?

If you don't like it you must kill it! :rolleyes: