Corn Snake or California King Snake first?

I voted corn snake, but I think it depends. As a first snake and a snake for a child, a corn snake has been perfect for us. All of my kids have a corn snake, and they are a great fit. I also enjoy them and the beautiful morphs we have. However, I have 2 Cal kings, and they are mine. I enjoy their attitudes when taking them out (just tail rattlings and mock striking so far) but they are very chill once in my hands. I could do without the musking ... but they are still young.

I'll always vote cali king. :) I love my boy.

When I got my first snake I was SET on a milk snake. I read a bit more into their temperments and whatnot, but what really got me was just their size. I'd rather have a larger snake than a smaller one... no real reason why :P just easier to hold on to I guess.
Corns have SO many morphs and colours (as do milk snakes), but king snakes I don't find as asthetically pleasing in the end. Also, for where I am, corns were more available from breeders I found.
There is a fantastic forum if you'd like to learn a bit more about corns and the community!

www.cornsnakes.com

Good luck with whatever decision you make! Either way it'll be great :) and you'll have to post photos

So far I might just get whatever catches my eye in the expo :P

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Originally Posted by NH93

When I got my first snake I was SET on a milk snake. I read a bit more into their temperments and whatnot, but what really got me was just their size. I'd rather have a larger snake than a smaller one...

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If you're interested in milk snakes but like a bit of size there are still some options. Here's a link for your viewing pleasure with a few such animals:
http://www.fieldherpforum.com/forum/...hp?f=35&t=8938

I would get a milk snake but my parents dont really like the temperament on them lol

Dont like the temperament LOL? Should I send them a video of my one big king male thinking he is a king cobra instead of a king snake LOL