Snake reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 188 Reddit reviews across 9 subreddits and 32 posts to rank the best Snake brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/snakes, r/reptiles, r/cornsnakes, r/sssnaker, r/boas. Top-rated brands include Corn Snake (4.6/5), Python (3.9/5), Ball Python (3.8/5).
Stats
Reviews188
Subreddits9
Posts32
Brands69
Products56
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#1
Corn Snake
4.6
(35)
"Corn snakes are relatively calm snakes and make good starter snakes."
"Corns are very gentle and quite easy to care for!"
"Corn Snakes are incredibly good introductory snakes, the perfect mix of chill and wiggly :D."
"100% a corn snake is a great first pet."
"Cornsnakes are some of the best snakes for first-time snake owners to have."
"I highly recommend corn snakes for first snakes."
"Corn snake, hognose, Ball Python.. Can't really go wrong with any of those."
"Cornsnakes are the best."
"Corn snakes have you covered if you want a lot of different morphs and colors."
"Cornsnake or Kingsnake. Both have similar care and requirements."
#2
Python
3.9
(13)
"Tiger ratsnakes can hit 8'-9' and are amazing."
"Scrub pythons can kind of vary by locality."
"Olive pythons are very capable of hitting 10'."
"Argentine boas can get pretty big, I've seen 10'."
"High percentage dwarf/superdwarf crosses are more handleable."
"Pytas carinatas can get north of 10 foot."
"Neotropical bird eaters get large but are expensive."
"Elaphe carinata tops out about 8' and is stunning."
"A ball python is a great choice for first-time snake owners, though humidity can be a challenge."
"Calmest and most handleable snake, great for beginners."
#3
Ball Python
3.8
(13)
"Ball pythons are pretty chill and easy to handle."
"The easiest to handle and least likely to try to escape is the ball python."
"My ball is very docile, he’s confident but not ornery, he’s never bitten me, he always eats, he’s a joy to handle!"
"Ball pythons are decently cheap to get and easy to care for."
"I prefer ball pythons. They were my first snake and I prefer their laid back temperament to corns."
"I’d recommend ball pythons or corns for a first time pet."
"Most ball pythons tend to be more chill and are less likely to run rampant when outside their tank."
"My BP is super duper friendly, very active, and eats well."
"Ball pythons are the perfect lap snake. My guy is such a chill dude."
"Ball pythons are rewarding pets, though they are less active than corn snakes."
#4
Rosy Boa
4.8
(10)
"Look into Rosy boas. Manageable size and generally very docile."
"Rosy boas only get like 3 feet long and they tend to be pretty chill for newer owners."
"Rosy Boas, Kenyon Sand Boas, Garter Snakes, Hognose, African House Snakes are all great snakes that stay smaller."
"I second rosy boas."
"Pretty small(~3ft) and excessively easy to care for."
"Rosy boas are a great option! They're generally very docile and they're super easy to care for!"
"The males stay super small. He never got longer than my arm."
"Rosy Boas are great snakes and a lifelong responsibility."
"That being said.. rosy boas are a generally 'easier' species to keep."
"Besides mentioned options, I think these two are the smallest you can get"
#5
Kingsnake
4.3
(8)
"I also recommend kingsnakes as they are great eaters."
"They're easy keepers, don't get huge, are super active and fun to watch, and great eaters!"
"My first snake is a kingsnake I got advised this one because they eat very well."
"Kingsnake"
"Kingsnakes could be a good option for you!"
"I'm personally incredibly biased for Kings, they're more active, better eaters, and I find the care requirements easier."
"There's a ton of other snakes out there like kingsnakes, milksnakes, gophersnakes."
"Kingsnakes can be bitey and require more socialization to be handleable."
#6
Kenyan Sand Boa
4.9
(7)
"Kenyan sand boa"
"Tbh kenyan sand boa's are hilarious. I have a male who is just a clown."
"I second the Kenyan Sand Boa suggestions. I've had an Anery Kenyan Sand Boa for little over ten years now and she's been the easiest snake I've ever owned."
"IMO, the best small snakes that have relatively easier care are Kenyan sand boas, rosy boas, African house snakes, or milk snakes."
"Male western hog, Kenyan sand boa, rosy boa."
"Very easy to take care of, easier than a ball python."
"Besides mentioned options, I think these two are the smallest you can get"
#7
Hognose Snake
4.0
(6)
"I recommend a Hognose snake."
"A male Hognose Snake can live in a 40-gallon tank for life, but bigger is better. They are easy to handle and don't bite, instead bluff striking."
"I would recommend a hognose or a boa."
"A male hognose snake is a good choice. But I think that you can’t go wrong with a corn snake."
"...they stay small, should be fine in that cage, can be handled, and are considered good beginner snakes."
"Feeding issues can detract from the joy of ownership."
#8
Hasbro
4.2
(5)
"Snake Eyes Delux for the win"
"I love the retro and bother versions with Timber too."
"I personally really like the Fortnite one’s colors."
"Mezco Snake Eyes is another option."
"I love rotating the different versions of Snake Eyes to reflect the current story!"
#9
Reptile
4.2
(5)
"Ball pythons are incredibly practical to care for and suitable for holding."
"The Ball Python is a great choice for someone looking for a chill snake."
"Other snakes are also practical to care for, but they tend to move around more."
"Corn Snakes are active and visible, making them fun to watch."
"California Kingsnakes are always willing to eat and are curious."
#10
Clint's Reptiles
5.0
(3)
"Corns, ball pythons, and Children's/Stimsons/Spotted pythons are great for beginners in my opinion."
"Common recommendations as beginner snakes are ball pythons, Corn snakes, smaller boas, milk snakes, and hognoses."
"Clint’s Reptiles on YouTube does a good job of explaining their care and temperament."
#11
Reptifiles
5.0
(3)
"Mango is a great name for any snake, and the care guide on Reptifiles is quite good."
"Reptifiles is a great source for corn snake specific info."
"Great resource for understanding snake care and husbandry."
#12
King Snake
4.7
(3)
"I think a king snake or corn snake would be a really good start."
"Highly recommend a king snake for being good eaters and handling."
"I grew up with pet king snakes and they were all fantastic. Super chill, but curious!"
#13
Hognose
4.7
(3)
"Personally I adore hognoses, but I think rosy boas, rubber boas, Kenyan sand boas, corn snakes."
"These guys play dead when disturbed, and you would think these guys studied the bard at Cambridge. They flip upside down, wrap around themselves, open their mouths and stick out their tongue... it's epic."
"Hognoses."
#14
Colubrid
4.3
(3)
"Cornsnakes are just so chill and easy, come in even more 'paint jobs' and are just fun easy, chill snakes."
"Ratsnakes are OK for a new keeper, husbandry is fairly easy, and they have attitude."
"Kingsnakes are my favorite North American Colubrid, Florida Kingsnakes in particular. They are fun snakes and very easy to tame down."
#15
Game Element
3.0
(4)
"The frost snake that summons laser crystals is nice."
"I prefer Jungle Flash and Frost Dancer because their abilities are always active."
"I don't really care for the holy snakes much because they don't feel as strong."
"Fire has never really been that strong until one of the more recent updates."
#16
Carpet Python
5.0
(2)
"I LOVED my carpet python. One of the best snakes I’ve ever owned."
"10/10 recommend a carpet!"
#17
African House Snake
5.0
(2)
"I'd recommend African house snakes! They are small, grow slowly, intelligent and typically good with handling."
"I also recommend african house snakes, they're also a really good beginner snake!"
#18
Snake
2.5
(4)
"Beautiful, mellow, and active; a great choice for any snake lover."
"The other kingsnake is not handleable at all."
"Difficult to handle, prone to biting, but great for display."
"She was the meanest one I have ever known."
#19
S snakes
5.0
(2)
"Voidrazor is slightly better due to lightning cannons being insta hit."
"Blaze Cowboy is also a great choice."
#20
Antaresia
5.0
(2)
"Spotted pythons are small and have a calm demeanor."
"Children's pythons are also known for their sweet calm demeanor."
#21
Lori Torrini
5.0
(2)
"Lori Torrini offers valuable insights into corn snake care."
"Provides valuable insights on snake body language and handling."
#22
Cornsnake
4.5
(2)
"Cornsnakes are the easiest IMO, they don’t have super hard humidity requirements, which is a big plus."
"I think a cornsnake or a ball python would be great! My BP is super duper friendly, very active, and eats well."
#23
Game
4.5
(2)
"The plant has amazing abilities like blood burst after killing and auto berserk with fire/lightning, making it very powerful without being a hassle."
"Aqua and semi have a cool glitch/playstyle, allowing for double damage."
#24
Boa
4.5
(2)
"Boa snakes are easy to handle, have a mild temperament, and are forgiving with husbandry."
"Calm, docile, friendly, and inquisitive, making them great for beginners."
#25
Jungle Carpet Python
4.0
(2)
"I'd recommend a jungle carpet python in its place, they are beautiful like GTPs."
"Maybe a jungle or ij carpet, bigger than a ball but smaller than a boa."
#26
California Kingsnake
3.5
(2)
"Great personality and food motivated."
"They are beautiful but high strung and almost completely unhandleable."
#27
Nicaraguan Boa
5.0
(1)
"The boa is my favorite. Curious but still slow and very mellow."
#28
SS Electric
5.0
(1)
"The berserk ability combined with a Legendary greedy tail provides an impressive 12% boost, allowing for nearly 3 million clocked multiple times."
#29
Common gartersnakes
5.0
(1)
"Common gartersnakes are harmless and a great addition to the ecosystem."
#30
Slither
5.0
(1)
"Thanks toddler"
#31
TerrSnek
5.0
(1)
"Land Snake is the best snake due to its unique movement and utility in combat."
#32
Boaedon
5.0
(1)
"House snakes are known for their sweet calm demeanor."
#33
Garter Snake
5.0
(1)
"Garter snakes make great pets and come in a wide variety of colors."
#34
Reptile Rescue Organization
5.0
(1)
"Adopting an adult snake allows for interaction with caretakers who provide valuable information about individual personalities."
#35
Snake Rivals
5.0
(1)
"The best Snake Game on Android right now is "Snake Rivals." It adds a fun twist with multiplayer battles and vibrant graphics, making it a fresh take on the classic. Plus, you can customize your snake!"
#36
Eastern Garter Snake
5.0
(1)
"Caught one today too!"
#37
The Bio Dude
5.0
(1)
"The Bio Dude provides excellent information for reptile care."
#38
Arcadia Reptile
5.0
(1)
"Arcadia Reptile has wonderful resources for corn snakes."
#39
Reptiles and Research
5.0
(1)
"Reptiles and Research is a fantastic source for specific information."
#40
Beauty Ratsnake
5.0
(1)
"They're gorgeous and have a nice vibe."
#41
Bamboo Ratsnake
5.0
(1)
"Honorable mention for their beauty."
#42
Mandarin Ratsnake
5.0
(1)
"A beautiful choice for Asian Ratsnakes."
#43
Gray Banded King
5.0
(1)
"My favorite, very food motivated."
#44
Hog Nose
5.0
(1)
"A lot of my friends got hog noses when I was about that age."
#45
Kenya Sand Boa
5.0
(1)
"I would say Kenya sand boas are the most beginner snake."
#46
Stimson's Python
5.0
(1)
"If you can find one, i recommend stimson/childrens pythons over either of those."
#47
Stimson's, Children's or Spotted pythons
5.0
(1)
"The best beginner snake for Aussies are stimsons, children's or spotted pythons."
#48
Children's Python
5.0
(1)
"I've heard that Children's pythons are pretty good for beginners."
#49
Brazilian Rainbow Boa
4.0
(1)
"Brazilian Rainbow Boa's are usually calm, but can explore and interact."
#50
Blood Python
4.0
(1)
"They give the big snake feel while not being humongous."
#51
Tarahumara Mountain Boa
4.0
(1)
"Check out Tarahumara Mountain Boas."
#52
Rat Snake
4.0
(1)
"Id say maybe some sort of rat snake if you want a coloubrid."
#53
Milk Snake
4.0
(1)
"Milk snakes (a type of king snake) are great! They don’t always get quite as sassy and high strung as king snakes can."
#54
Nelson's Milk Snake
4.0
(1)
"Nelson's milk snake, rosy boa, garter snakes"
#55
Boa Constrictor
4.0
(1)
"Red-tailed boas are manageable and commonly available, making them a good choice for first-time large snake owners."
#56
Goblin
4.0
(1)
"Goblin treasure is easy to use, any snake can handle it."
#57
Semi-Aquatic Snakes
4.0
(1)
"Semi-aquatic snakes excel in water, making it easier to access fish."
#58
Land Snakes
4.0
(1)
"Land snakes are faster on land but struggle with swimming due to lung capacity."
#59
Biodude
4.0
(1)
"Excellent for creating a natural habitat for snakes."
#60
Ringneck Snake
4.0
(1)
"Brightly colored but a bit small and flighty."
#61
San Francisco Garter Snake
4.0
(1)
"Brightly colored but a bit small and flighty."
#62
Gopher Snake
4.0
(1)
"Good for beginners, they are high strung but manageable."
#63
Gecko
4.0
(1)
"Enjoyable addition to the household, but limited space for more reptiles."
#64
Dionaea
4.0
(1)
"I've heard great things about Diones rat snakes, if you can find them."
#65
MorphMarket
4.0
(1)
"An expo is a good place, or buying from a breeder on MorphMarket."
#66
Hog Island Boa
4.0
(1)
"Maybe take a look at Hog Island boas or viper boas."
#67
Konami
3.0
(1)
"Venom Snake is not bad, but not as cool as Naked or Solid."
#68
Gophersnake
3.0
(1)
"Larger but generally less colorful."
#69
Diamond Carpet Python
3.0
(1)
"A diamond carpet could also work but they're less abororeal."
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