What to get next? New tank pickup!

The musking isn't a big deal! It's a little messy and stinky, but once they become comfortable with you and mellow out, it's not nearly as often. Just when they are uncomfortable/scared. I'd also loooove a MBK, they're so pretty! Nothing hotter than a pitch black snake, haha.

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Originally Posted by ratchet

The musking isn't a big deal! It's a little messy and stinky, but once they become comfortable with you and mellow out, it's not nearly as often. Just when they are uncomfortable/scared. I'd also loooove a MBK, they're so pretty! Nothing hotter than a pitch black snake, haha.

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Exactly!! They're gorgeous. I just don't know if I can handle the musking! If it happened, I might not want to hold it again lol

You seem to want a kingsnake. JUST DO IT!!!

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=nuHfVn_cfHU

Ahh! I'm leaning toward it! I've been researching them and from everything I've read, they're pretty bitey. I might need to handle one first before deciding. Hopefully I can get to an expo in the fall.

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Originally Posted by hazzaram

Exactly!! They're gorgeous. I just don't know if I can handle the musking! If it happened, I might not want to hold it again lol

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Yeaah, it is kind of gross, haha. :P

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Originally Posted by hazzaram

Exactly!! They're gorgeous. I just don't know if I can handle the musking! If it happened, I might not want to hold it again lol

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That's why they musk, so you won't bother it. Most young snakes will poop when you pick them up as a deterrent because they think you are a predator.

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Originally Posted by Jhill001

That's why they musk, so you won't bother it. Most young snakes will poop when you pick them up as a deterrent because they think you are a predator.

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I am really glad that has never happened with my three. I probably just jinxed myself though!