A good first snake?

[dtknow]

wow-that's a beaut! How big do Dumerils get?

 

[astraldisaster]

I love my ball python! I've kept snakes before, but he's my first in a while (and definitely my favorite). Fairly easy to care for, hardy, extremely docile, pretty (and they come in all sorts of cool color morphs). He did bite me once when I accidentally startled him, and it was really nothing.

That being said, those rainbow boas that someone else suggested are stunning. I might have to look for one when the reptile expo comes to town in a couple of months.

 

[The Spider Faery]

I am pining for a California King Snake to be my first pet snake, only I don't have the money to get one right now..Why do I always want a new pet when I don't have the money?

So that's my recommendation for yah..Buy one, take lots of pics, and I will surely be jealous.

 

[Embers To Ashes]

well, I am prety close I do believe to getting my corn snake. He is a male albino that is about four feet long and has been abused. He can not be bred due to the trama he has. My mom said I can have it if I talk my dad into it... wish me luck!

 

[imatroll]

I'd say corn snake is a good choice. They're just...awesome. Easy to care for, generally pretty docile in my case. Otherwise, I would have chosen a king snake, but that's just me.

 

[mikex343]

i would go with kenyan sand boa or ball python small docile and easy to care for

 

[Spidershane1]

The only coloubrid I have any interest in are hog noses. They are just facinating. Other than that, its boids all the way.

Good luck with your new corn though, it's really cool you are doing a rescue for your first snake

 

[The Spider Faery]

It's always good to see someone picking up a rescue. I'm sure you'll do fine with it if you can win over your dad. Good luck.

 

[jnjoe89]

I have never owned a snake before, but I have had alot of experiance. And by alot of experiance I mean the general handeling/feeding/rehousing/treating illnesses, ect. (work at a pet store that actualy cares for its animals)

I will admit that by the stoe not being a chain we dont get a very big variety of snakes. Thats why I need help choosing the one thats right for me.

I want to get a snake that stays fairly small (under aprox 6 feet) and will cost less than $200. The species must be docile, and butiful.

I am under 18 so I still live with my parents. My mom sais no snakes, so it has to be something very special to win her over.

I have been in love with many corn and king snakes, but so far my closest bond was with an indonesian garter snake (not a clue on the scientific name) that came into the store. I was about to take him home when I came into work one day (after being gone all week) to see him dead. He had gotten stuck between the side of his tank and his hide and died in the stuggle to get free.

checkout an honduran milk snake very beautiful snake, little pricing but can be found for less than 200