What kind of Snake would be best?

Out of all these answers, only 4 of them were reasonable. Red Tailed Boas are HORRIBLE beginner snakes, as are boas and garters. One poster even called all snakes venomous!

Well no worries because I know exactly which snake is for you.

Corn snake.

These snakes are fun and easy going, very beautiful, eat great.

They get 4-6 feet which is a reasonable size. Need 30-40 gallons as adults, but you could use a RUB isntead.

If you're up for a challenge,

get a Royal or Ball python.

They are relatively easy to care for, needing more humidity and heat than corns do yet are simple.

They are also docile, they roll into balls instead of biting.

However these snakes are INCREDIBLY picky eaters so this is not as good a snake as corn snakes are. They get 4-5 feet.

The last snake I will name is a Children's python.

It is the smallest of all the snake's I've named, getting about 3 feet, but more like 2-2 and a half.

They have fine temperaments are are pretty easy to carefor.

Children's python: http://www.tinypythons.com/caresheet_childreni.asp

Royal (ball) python: http://my.pclink.com/~dkelley/python.html (Music alert in that one)

Corn snake care: http://www.anapsid.org/corn.html

Good luck!

With the cage you posted you will have more than enough room for at least 2 snakes(depending on the type though)

The only animals that you own currently that would have a problem with a snake would be the macaws. If you get a big snake like the albino burmese python in the picture than the macaws might be very distressed but if you go for a smaller snake as in a corn or ball python then they shouldn't be so uncomfortable. The animals will get used to each other over time though.

Corn snakes are a great first snake! They are NOT picky eaters like ball pythons, and are relatively easy to take care of. Corn snakes would love being in a cage that big! It would have alot of room to explore and have fun! If you were to get more than one, i would suggest that you get one to start off and let it get used to its new surroundings, and then once you are ready for another then, get another one! i would have two b/c im sure it would get lonely in that big old cage. If you want a exotic corn then you can go for gorgeous morphs! I have a Sunglow Corn snake and she is Bright Orange with Burn Orange bands.

This is a picture of a snake that looks just like mine : http://www.cornsnakes.eu/Sunglow0088.JPG

there are also other gorgeous morphs(i know they are more expensive, but they are so pretty to watch and when people see it then they are amazed by its color)

Others Morphs:

Lavender Corn

Reverse Okeetee Corn

Blood corns

Creamsicle

And alot of others.. you just have to research!

My corn is alittle over 5 feet which is pretty long for this type of snake. Most get to 3-5 feet, occasionally 6 ft. They are pigs and will eat live or frozen mice, i feed mine live and have never had a problem. Make sure you have a seperate feeding cage, to feed it in. The local pet store can help you on what size to feed your snake(pinky,fuzzie,hopper, or common). They live from 15-20 years, I would get a younger snake to handle so it gets used to you. I have raised mine from birth and she is just the sweetest thing.

Here are some website about corns:

http://exoticpets.about.com/cs/cornsnakes/a/cornsn...

http://www.exotic-pets.eu/corn-snake-care/

http://exoticpets.about.com/cs/cornsnakes/a/cornsn...

I hope this helped.

Ball pythons are fairly easy to take care of. All you need is a tank with a lid, a heat lamp, a heat pad, a water dish, somewhere for them to hide, substrate, a hygrometer, a thermometer and spray bottle. I know that seems like a like but it's not really. Just spray it down a few times a week to keep the humidity up (the hygrometer will let you know), keep the heat pad plugged in all the time and the heat lamp can be turned off at night. Some people keep a night lamp if the room is cold but most rooms are fine without a night lamp. They don't eat daily and don't cost much to maintain. I own multiple reptiles and the ball python is the easiest one by a long shot. Ball pythons are also the most docile snake and don't get huge.

If you're interested in that type of habitat you would have plenty of room for some medium sized snakes like boa constrictors, rainbow boas, carpet pythons, or womas. Womas and boa constrictors make better first time snakes as far as ease of care. Womas are my personal favorite because they are very docile, very active, and easy to care for as a corn snake. With such a nice display you definitely want a snake that will be active enough to see around. So I'd not get a ball python because they are some of the very least active snakes. Just do a bit of research into species you are interested in to see which one would be your personal favorite.

As far as keeping snakes around other animals, it works fine for me but parrots really do hate snakes. Whenever mine would see a snake or lizard she would freak out. After a while she's gotten better about it though.

Boa Constrictor

I am a first time snake owner and I have a Malagasy Giant Hognose. They grow up to 6 ft. so you get some size without them outgrowing your home. The are known as "gentle giants" because it is almost impossible for them to bite you. M.G. Hognoses hiss loudly and will false strike (striking with mouth closed) before they attempt to actually bite. I have had my hognose for 3 years and I am currently having to administer medicine by mouth and she hasn't attempted to so much as hiss yet. M.G. hognoses are not contrictors so they aren't constantly squeezing you and there are no worries about them constricting your other pets/small children. Also, captive bred M.G. hognoses willing take frozen feeders (large mice/small to med. rats). They also will brumate (like hibernation) with little to no work on your behalf. The lighting/heating for hognoses are similar to all other reptiles. Hognose.com will give you all the information on hognoses you need if you are curious. Good luck on your snake hunt! =]

I think you should get a Corn snake or a Ball Python. both very pacive beardies and ball pythons get on well

Get a red tailed boa- they get big and you have the space. Plus, they are my #1 recommendation for snakes OVERALL. They take well to handling and they strike far less than any other boa/ python.

garter snakes are cool they are only small so if you are worried about it eating your dogs it wont, if your worried your dogs will eat the snake get a boa constrictor but they sometimes bite not often tho. (but always keep on eye on it and keep it away from the other pets)

corn snake