Red-Tail Boa: Known for their distinct red tail tip, red-tail boas grow to about 10 feet in length, requiring a commitment to caring for a snake that consumes large prey like rats or rabbits and can live up to 30 years in captivity.
Kenyan Sand Boa: These burrowing snakes reach about 1.5 feet in length and display docile behavior, burying themselves under sand with only their heads exposed to hunt prey.
Ball Python: Renowned as one of the most popular pet snakes, ball pythons are even-tempered and curl into tight balls when threatened, reaching lengths of 3-5 feet and living up to 35 years.
Burmese Python: Despite their large size of 15-20 feet, Burmese pythons are kept as pets, requiring owners to handle larger prey items and consider their substantial weight and length when fully grown.
Green Tree Python: Arboreal and vibrant green, these pythons add interest to snake enclosures by coiling around tree limbs, reaching lengths of 5 feet and displaying hues of green with yellow or blue accents.
Blood Python: Stocky and reaching lengths of 6-8 feet, blood pythons exhibit lovely patterns with brick-red blotches, though they may display temperamental behavior.
King Snake: Growing to 5-7 feet, king snakes are smaller pet snakes known for readily consuming other snakes, requiring solitary housing due to their predatory nature.
Milk Snake: Often confused with coral snakes due to similar color patterns, milk snakes are smaller pet snakes that mimic venomous species, with the common adage aiding in distinguishing between them.