Smaller Breeds

Loonatyk · #1 (**permalink**) 04-03-2007, 08:24 PM

Sorry for 2 posts in such a short bit of time. Are there any breeds that stop at like 3 or 4 feet. I think that is an ideal size. I loooove my redtail, but she is gonna be waay too big for me.

basslogic4003 · #2 (**permalink**) 04-03-2007, 08:25 PM

Try a milk or a cornsnake.

SoberGuy · #3 (**permalink**) 04-03-2007, 08:30 PM

There really are a lot of different options for something that size. It all depends on what you're looking for though. Any particular colors or traits that you'd like to see? Markings? Patterns? Want something more social and friendly, or just something that sits on display?

natas · #4 (**permalink**) 04-03-2007, 08:35 PM

Ball Pythons are the first thing that come to mind.

SoberGuy · #5 (**permalink**) 04-03-2007, 08:38 PM

There's Children's Pythons, too, that I think stay around that size. Lots of different options, depending on whatever is wanted.

tjhammerhead · #6 (**permalink**) 04-03-2007, 08:52 PM

There are also several dwarf boas that only get 4 to 5 feet.

Blood Boa · #7 (**permalink**) 04-03-2007, 09:00 PM

Hogg island boas get 4-5 feet. Cay Caulker, Caulker ay, and corn island boas get really small. Dumerisl only get 6-7 feet, which are actually pretty easy to handel, bloods are short, but i would not recommend them. No offense but when i buy a snake, i keep it for its whole life, i could never give my blood and ball python, my dumerils boa, or my Motley corn snake. I care for them, they're like my children. (i am only 13)

Mina8888 · #8 (**permalink**) 04-03-2007, 09:20 PM

Rosy boas, they get to about 3 feet.

Loonatyk · #9 (**permalink**) 04-03-2007, 09:36 PM

Wow, well I don't like the heads and faces of corsnakes so I'm gonna wasnt another boa/python.

Rosy sounds cool yet expensive. Are their any really agressivve breeds. I know the emrald tree boa is a nasty lil sucker. I can't imagine one that is full grown. My red tail is sweeter then a puppy but 4 feet is my limit..

bleeding_sarcasm · #10 (**permalink**) 04-03-2007, 09:59 PM

you can also try sand boas. those stay small, and theyre cool and interesting. i think Xeikeness has a pair up for grabs. Theyre really cheap snakes and are usually really calm, and really good eaters. and they usually go for like $50/ea

Why did you get a red tail if you knew it would be too big for you?
Maybe you can offer your girl up for trade for something smaller.

reptilicus81 · #11 (**permalink**) 04-03-2007, 10:39 PM

Also, since snakes are not domesticated there are no "breeds". I am a science geek, so I have to correct things haha!

I wouldn't recommend dumerils if you want a smaller snake, as my females are both 6 feet and 15-20 pounds each. I would recommend dumerils for someone who wanted a medium sized boa, as one of the above posters mentioned, they do not get HUGE! I love hoggs, but they are pricey, and not every line is pure (so you may end up with a biggie).

Balls are great, I have 16! But some hit 5-6 feet as adults (super easy to handle though) I also have a rosy and several kenyans. The rosy is calmer, but the sand boas are knock outs!

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