Most beginners love them for their great variety of colors. It is for this reason that some beginners like to start with a tamer choice, but this isn’t to say that a good Carpet Python won’t be a good pet for most. They will need high temperatures, regular lighting, and eat rodents.īaby and juvenile Carpet Pythons tend to be very nippy, but if they grow up being handled frequently, they tend to be more tolerant as adults. These snakes follow most of the same husbandry requirements as others on this list in terms of: temperature, lighting, and feeding. This Python is a bit longer than most snakes, reaching 6-6.5 feet on average. The Carpet Python is native to Australia and comes in a variety of colors and several species.
Some albinos and morphs can be as expensive as $2000-$3000 USD. They are also one of the more expensive pets on our list typically ranging from $200-$600 USD. Rainbow Boas are typically 5-9 feet long and can live to be more than 20 years old. They may be more high maintenance, but the reward of a gorgeous reptile is a high one if the right amount of time and patience is put into their care.īest for a beginner who is ready for a big commitment and to learn about correct handling. They may be nippy and shy as babies, but the right Rainbow Boa can tame down as an adult with frequent handling. They require specialized husbandry and specific tank conditions of high heat and humidity because of their natural tropical habitat. In the right light, they have a shiny, iridescent gleam to their skin.
The Rainbow Boa is native to South America and is not usually recommended to beginners for its shy and nippy behavior, but has landed a spot on this list for its other redeeming qualities.įirst and foremost, Rainbow Boas are widely known and appreciated for their stunning colors. They can live around 10 years, but occasionally only live to 6 years in captivity, and cost between $10-$30 USD. Their mouths and teeth are very small, so any attempts to bite your finger will be ineffectively harmful.īecause they are not as popular as other pet snakes, they are relatively uncommon. They are usually docile and tolerate handling for short periods of time but may become irritated if they are handled for several minutes with no break.Īlthough they carry venom to harm their prey, this venom is not dangerous to humans. proper heating and lighting) than most others on this list. These snakes commonly eat earthworms and need more husbandry (e.g. They are very small, averaging around a foot long. The Ringneck is another native snake to North America and has a distinct yellow or orange ring on their neck (as their name implies). The longest it may live is 15 years, and their cost will vary depending on where they come from. If you are a beginner and manage to get a hold of a good Smooth Green, they can make a great choice.Īlthough they cannot be handled frequently, their small size makes for easy husbandry, quick feeding and a great learning experience. There are only a handful of breeders and wild caught (as well as being illegal to keep) can be more problematic for many reasons. They are harder to come by as captive bred animals. What makes this pet rank lower on the list is its availability. The Smooth Green has similar care requirements and temperament to its relative the Rough Green Snake (also featured in this list). They are best suited to someone who wishes to keep a reptile more as a display animal than a companion. 10 gallon vivarium) and fed insects, but it doesn’t tolerate handling very well for long periods of time. It can be housed in a small enclosure (e.g. This snake, like the rough version, is native to North America and has a very skinny frame.
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