Which to get? Corn Snake vs. King Snake
ok, i love my BP's but i also want a more active snake. so i think i want a colubrid of some kind. they seem to be popular snakes.
there are a few options on CL that are up for rehoming that i'm interested in. specifically Corn snakes and King Snakes/Milk Snake ranging from juveniles to adults.
so what do u have or recommend? i'm look to the forum for feedback on these snakes. what's their temperament? do they thrive in a tub? good eaters? etc. etc.
let me know what u think. thank u all in advance! :)
Re: Which to get? Corn Snake vs. King Snake
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Asherah
I've never had a corn, but I love my kings. The speckled is a bit of reclusive jerk (we love him anyway) but the cali is super interactive and inquisitive. Compared to the ball pythons they are a breeze to care for.
thanks!
what's their heating situation? do they need an UTH and thermostat too?
Re: Which to get? Corn Snake vs. King Snake
I have never had a king but my first snake was a corn so I am going to be partial to corns. I have heard great things about kings but my view is corn snakes have the perfect mix. Are pretty active, they are garbage disposals, super laid back and are easy to care for. Just my opinion but I don't think you could go wrong with either.
Re: Which to get? Corn Snake vs. King Snake
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Mustang5
I have never had a king but my first snake was a corn so I am going to be partial to corns. I have heard great things about kings but my view is corn snakes have the perfect mix. Are pretty active, they are garbage disposals, super laid back and are easy to care for. Just my opinion but I don't think you could go wrong with either.
thanks!
yes, having a snake to eat the mice rejected by my BP's would be nice.
Re: Which to get? Corn Snake vs. King Snake
I still have my first snake ever 16 years old now and he is a corn....ive also had a few kings...they are more flighty and active than a bp by far....younger snakes can be a little feisty but I find it amusing. One thing I found that I not the biggest fan of was getting musked by them. Care is very easy compared to balls..both overall are very cool snakes and usually not picky eaters....
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Re: Which to get? Corn Snake vs. King Snake
I don't run anything in the summer since my house stays in good ambient range for them. In winter I usually provide a heat lamp to raise the ambient temps to proper levels.
Neither care for UTH's but if you were to run one a tstat is nessesary.
The kings are super garbage disposals too. :) Neither of mine have ever missed a meal.
Re: Which to get? Corn Snake vs. King Snake
I seen no ill effects when I had my kings in the same rack.
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