If your snake is overweight or underweight, adjust its diet as appropriate. Females are the heavier of the two, reaching a maximum of It’s not the most popular pet snake, but is kept by many people. Hatchlings begin life at 18cm/7in in length, so have lots of 19 Ghosts, 1 albino and 1 California corn. They have a deep brown background color with lighter irregular splotches along Unlike the Barbados thread snake, this snake has been kept as a pet before. They’re also thin, which means that they remain easy to handle. On average, they reach between 2 and 6ft long. Albino is £60 and the California corn is £55. These spots are only a couple shades darker, so that it doesn’t stand out. The Bimini blind snake is more variable than the Barbados thread snake. Collection only from Bd19, This advert is located in and around Preloved supports a number of accesskeys to help you navigate our website, they are as follows: Preloved and the heart device is a registered trademark of Moo Limited. There are many more species aside from these, but most of Adults weigh upwards of 300g, but as always, this figure can vary depending on how much you feed your pet. This advert is located in and around through power feeding). It uses a well-studied form of ‘mimicry‘, which is where an animal attempts to look like another animal. It has a thin body compared to its length, and doesn’t have a clear head like most snakes do. I have 21 juvenile corn snakes for sale. Explore 23 listings for Rescue snakes UK at best prices. California kingsnakes are longer than many of the snakes in this list. reaches a length somewhere between 17-34in/43-86cm. Skelton, Cleveland, Small black vivarium. The rough green snake is similar to the smooth green snake. 9  Find Snakes for sale via Pets4Homes. Of the small snakes for beginners, perhaps the best option is the ball python. The African House Snake reaches an adult length of 60-120cm. The most popular king snake is the California king snake, which reaches around 3-4 feet with a thin body. Unlike other small to medium-sized snakes, they don’t have a distinct head. Un-sexed Albino Chequered Garter snakes £40 each. The Barbados threadsnake is the smallest snake in the world, but it doesn’t make a good pet. These saddles are bordered by Frozen Rats, Mice, Chicks for reptile (snake) food. The largest specimen found was only slightly longer, at 10.4cm/4.1in. Find 28 Frogs & Amphibians online for sale and for adoption UK or place a free Frogs & Amphibians ad to sell with Freeads.co.uk, the #1 online classifieds site Two Orinoco tree frogs for sale, unsure of sex. More photos available on request Age This is due to its relaxed temperament. This snake is found in Australia, specifically the northwest Its name gives away the fact that it’s small for a python, although like all pythons, it’s a heavy-bodied snake. Bedworth, Warwickshire. Baby cornsnake for sale. A species of rat snake, the corn snake is a popular beginners snake due it's small size but also a well-loved snake to the experienced keeper because of their varying color patterns. This means you can buy them in all different colors, and some with different patterns. You couldn’t confuse it with an earthworm, They look like tiny Because there are many different species of garter snake, While larger snakes might be difficult for a number of reasons — keeping them fed and housed, for one thing, can be quite the chore — snakes that stay on the smaller side can make great pets. ball pythons can get heavy. For a snake, this is hardly any growth. Were bred in captivity. Heswall, Merseyside. What is the friendliest snake? There are many different subspecies of corn snake, each of which is different. They aren't known to be biters and are pretty docile snakes. They are very small, averaging around a foot long. Its background color is a variable brown, while its contrast color is a lighter tan. than this average. For reference, a pencil weighs 6 or 7g. But don’t be surprised if your snake weighs something different, because this species is variable. You may also know it by the names of common blind snake, island blind snake, Hawaiian blind snake or flowerpot snake. They are most common in the southeast, around Florida. I’ve always been fascinated by snakes and reptiles. This is much lighter than all that. Fire ball python for sale. All our hets are guaranteed. in size from when it’s hatched. The three most commonly available and beginner friendly pet snakes in the UK, are the corn snake, the milk snake, and the ball python. Large mice 25 for £16 The garter snake is another small-to-medium-sized snake that’s common across the whole United States. They are light too, from 0.5g to 1g. pattern without much color or contrast. They only reach an inch in diameter. fatter than the snakes listed above. As its thinner, as well as being shorter. Hognoses use their noses to dig into Juveniles weigh 1.1g on average. This advert is located in and around The longest ever found was only 68cm/27in, which is a little longer than two feet. 2cm/0.4in. Their name comes from a habit they have. This advert is located in and around Hatchlings are between 8-18cm/3-7in. They are a genus, which is a grouping of animals a brown ring. The ringneck snake is much longer than the Bimini blind snake and the Barbados threadsnake. Small snakes that stay small are so much easier to handle safely and care for as pets. retaliate if threatened, they curl up into a ball to protect themselves. Grass snake or adder? bigger than males by around a third. Males have thicker and longer tails, but females are longer than males. Some of these unique snakes are highly valuable and sought after. And as a pet, a two-foot snake is still easy to handle. Like other snakes on this list, the California kingsnake has Males reach somewhere between 14 and 24 inches/35-60cm in adulthood. The best small pet snakes are the ringneck snake, western hognose, ball python sand boa, egg-eating snake, rosy boa, garter snake, and California green snake. This They will feed regularly, meaning they are easy to fit into your lifestyle and a routine. The Ringneck is another native snake to North America and has a distinct yellow or orange ring on their neck (as their name implies). Pet Snakes That Eat…, What Are The Best Substrates for Pet Snakes? These snakes are constrictors, and are the snakes above it in the list, at around 45-50cm/18-20in. Albino is £60 and the California corn is £55. They also have simple care requirements that make them easy beginner snakes to care for. It has an interesting pattern of stripes along its back and dots along its sides. like a leopard, which aren’t much darker than its red-brown background color. The rosy boa is variable in size as well as appearance. For a variety of reasons, small snakes generally make better pets than large snakes do. There are no previous pages, Go to the next search results page: page 2 of 3. These snakes are a dark gray-brown color. That’s because they’re easy to care for, even if you’re inexperienced with snakes or live in a small apartment. They have brown stripes running across their backs on a dark gray background, with a light gray underbelly. These snakes will only weigh around 600-800g, or around 1 1/2lbs when they reach their full adult sizes. and 9in when they first hatch, so depending on your snake, it may only double This Miami Phase female corn is up for grabs as i had to buy her off someone who wasn’t doing the right job. This advert is located in and around Their jaws can open even wider than those of other snakes. This species is the smallest member of the python family, and is often found on anthills and termite mounds. So, yours may vary in appearance. through to yellow or red. Windlesham, Surrey. Your Recent Searches will appear here. More photos available on request Age This is a behavior unique to garter snakes, where they all get interesting to look at. Specimens of different sizes have been found. To get started, here’s a table in size order showing the best beginner snakes that stay small with size information: All of these are small, non-venomous pet snakes. They get their name from having tiny eyes that they can hardly see through. name suggests, it has a ring around its neck. However, as they’re so popular, many morphs have been bred 1000g. When threatened, these snakes will play dead. Garter snakes are the first highly variable snake in our The African egg-eating snake is one of the most interesting species kept as pets. life at 20cm/8in long. python. And to crack the eggs that they eat, they have small spurs on their spine that they jab into the egg’s shell. Backwater Reptiles offers an absolutely huge selection of snakes for sale, from exotic vine snakes to captive-bred ball pythons, kingsnakes, corn snakes, and more. This snake gets its name from its unique nose. 30in will weigh somewhere around 400g. For example, snakes will live most of their lives inside an enclosure of some type. But you may find larger or smaller specimens, e.g. Photos are a small selection of what’s available. Preloved, The Joy of Second Hand, Preloved People and The Second Hander are trademarks of Moo Limited. longer than others, the Californian kind being longer, for example. shovels, and that’s what they’re used for. The coast garter snake, for example, is a deep red with They are a shade of brown with a pair of pale Like pythons, these snakes use constriction to kill prey instead. A rosy boa of As far as very small snakes go; here is a list of some small snakes that make great pets. Corn snakes usually max out at about 5 feet and are excellent escape artists, as are many snakes. live burrowed in the sand. Unlike other species, its tail makes up a significant portion of its body, at between 1/4 and 1/2. They’re most of them easy to handle, and none get too big for even a novice, provided you adhere to safe handling guidelines. The western hognose is another common first pet, because it’s common all across North America. Find Snakes for sale, for rehoming and for adoption from reputable breeders or connect for free with eager buyers UK at Freeads.co.uk, the Reptiles classifieds. It’s much thinner than it is long, and has a shiny body without obvious scales. Their thin frame makes these snakes seem smaller than Eating defrost small weaner rats. They got rid of their teeth, because they get in the way of an egg when it’s swallowed. If you like the outdoors, you may have encountered one in the wild before. Some small pets love being picked up and cuddled, others prefer to be petted in their cage, and some would be happiest if you just sit back and watch their natural behaviours. The scarlet kingsnake has red, black and yellow stripes along its back, which make it look like a venomous coral snake. It was indigenous to Africa, but has been introduced to the Americas. They make excellent beginner pets, and are easy to handle as The underside of this snake is the same color. However, the slender body of this species makes it seem much They can grow to 137cm/54in or longer, which is a medium size for a snake. The smallest garter snake adults are the size of He is looking for a new home due to a change in our circumstances so no fault of his own. This may seem long, but for a snake, it’s not. Ribbon snakes get their name for two reasons. Shrewsbury, Shropshire. It’s found on the islands of Barbados, Antigua, and Barbuda in the Caribbean. While it isn’t commonly kept as a pet, it’s certainly the smallest snake on earth. South Molton, Devon. Free delivery available within 15 mile radius of Derby. Corn snakes are small, thin bodied and generally don’t get bigger than 5ft. They're a great pet snake -simple husbandry, nice personalities. Broughton Astley, England. inches on average, and can occasionally get longer than 20 inches. Due to downsizing my collection with a heavy heart I'm having to let him go which I'm really sad about. Other snakes hatch at larger sizes Ball pythons are perhaps the most popular pet snake out there. get older. But not all subspecies have this same belly color, others having dark orange spots on a light background. Eastbourne, East Sussex. Use of this web site constitutes acceptance of the Preloved, of your Preloved account and return to the homepage, Use this button to open and close the breadcrumb list, Navigate to the sub-categories of Home and Family, Display the search results in a grid layout, Display the search results in a list layout. It’s bright green, and is exceptionally slender. Hi, I'm Lou. fatter ones, e.g. Figures on the weights of these snakes are usually wrong; they weigh around 50-70g as adults. many different subspecies. They had previously been discovered, but specimens were incorrectly classified But it isn’t as interesting as bigger snakes, as it doesn’t do much. This advert is located in and around specimens between 16-35in, which is 41-89cm in length. Open 7 days a week Marp Centre, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire. Hatchlings are 8-13in/20-30cm in length. The longest specimens found are 6in/15cm long. However, these snakes are highly variable, and will weigh more or less depending on how you raise them. between 3 and 5 feet. While pet snakes can be excellent companions, make sure you know all of what it takes to own one before moving forward. the size of adults. If it’s consistently underfed from a young age, your ball python adult may weigh 600g/1.3lbs. are around 10in long. Ball pythons are short snakes, but heavy. There can be hundreds of snakes in only one them are longer and heavier. As such, even though they stay small throughout their lives, They developed especially to do so. of Western Australia and on certain islands off the coast. The scarlet king snake is one of the smallest snakes in the reptile keeping hobby, but it is not for beginners. Want to know how to identify British snakes? bordering on brick red. They have docile temperaments, and typically don’t grow longer than 5 feet. They have similar ‘personalities’ to the ball python, in that they’re relaxed and unlikely to bite. stronger for their size than any other snake. It requires less space, and often less maintenance. Edgar is a stunning CB19 dwarf boa that will reach around 4ft when fully grown. But they’re still short when compared to most species of snake. This pattern looks like that of a rattlesnake to the untrained eye. This snake is the first in our list that you can start talking about its length in feet. These snakes have a deep brown, even black background color growing to do before they reach full size. But they’re difficult to care for, and may randomly choose not to eat. You can find Eats well, sheds well. “For families that choose to keep a snake as a pet, it can be a rewarding, educational experience that teaches a child the lesson of responsibility,” says herpetologist Leo Spinner. Males reach between 16 and 18 It’s non-aggressive, which makes it a good pet. These snakes don’t have a great variety in size. ringneck snake, western hognose, ball python sand boa, egg-eating snake, rosy boa, garter snake, This is small to medium-sized for a pet snake. It’s longer and The UK has three species of grass snake, adder and smooth snake. Check it out! And because they’re so thin, they seem even smaller than Adults can measure between two and four inches (5-10cm). Growing and feeding well on small rodents. This snake is roughly the same length as a ball python, at It’s slender for its length. Payment plans available. Copyright 1997 – 2019 Moo Limited. This is exceptionally light. According to the Florida Museum, this snake looks a lot like an earthworm. snake. It weighs between 250g and 300g, with females at the The ringneck snake is instantly recognizable. The pygmy python only grows to 50cm/20in. In case you are looking for the best snakes to have as pets, then feel free to take a look at the list below. They are gentle and hate biting. They’re longer than many on this list, but are still considered a small-to-medium-sized snake. rosy boas. Called king snakes because they can kill and eat other snakes. proper heating and lighting) than most others on this list. It’s one of the most common snakes kept as pets, and its small size plays a part in that. "snakes" - Reptiles, Rehome Buy and Sell in the UK and Ireland We found 544 'snakes' adverts for you in 'reptiles', in the UK and Ireland £120 For Sale Leopard rat snake #125 This advert is located in and around Enfield, London I have a beautiful little corn snake called Phoenix who has been with me her whole life, i am moving home in under a month and sadly cannot take her with me. Ribbon snakes only weigh around 1-3g when they hatch, and will only reach This site does not constitute snake medical advice, please consult a licensed veterinarian for medical advice. It’s also suggested that you find a snake from Snakes for sale, we have a large selection of snakes available in store to buy today. It can be really disappointing if you’re looking forward to cuddling your new pet but find they don’t enjoy your attention and would much rather be left alone.