Getting a New Snake

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Originally Posted by Zincubus

Maybe the best option is to find a reptile store that will allow you to handle a few different types of snakes - especially a couple of Kings ..... you may not be 'quite' so keen on them ;). If handling is a priority then it has to be a Royal /Ball python , followed by a Corn snake ..

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I have to disagree here, sorry Zinc. I have had plenty of success with Kings and regular handling. My boy comes out almost daily with the obvious feeding/shed exceptions. Have I been tagged? Yes. But it was MY fault. I spooked him and my hand was right next to his face. not his fault.
Prior to getting back into keeping snakes this time, I used to have Kings and my buddy/neighbor did as well, all sweethearts handled regularly.

I've also known a few other Kings who were great when handled. In fact, I have only handled one that I would consider nippy besides a few juveniles who settled down very quickly. The nippy girl was in the store when I bought Django and I handled her for about 5 minutes and was tagged about 5 times (she only held on once for a few seconds and barely drew blood.). Needless to say, she wasn't coming home with me.

This is one of the reasons I personally like to meet an animal (any animal) before taking it home.

I'm not a King or Milk fan. I love the Ratsnakes. Chinese Beauty snakes are probably my favorite for the colubrids side with the other beauty snakes coming second.
http://i.imgur.com/805TyJc.jpg

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Originally Posted by chip07

I'm not a King or Milk fan. I love the Ratsnakes. Chinese Beauty snakes are probably my favorite for the colubrids side with the other beauty snakes coming second.
http://i.imgur.com/805TyJc.jpg

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Yeah I've looked into ratsnakes, it was actually a black licorice ratsnake at a local chain pet store that got me looking into them in the first place. He was an absolutely beautiful animal but I don't like to purchase from chain stores so I was going to do some research on them then get one from an expo and then I delved into the world of calubrids XD I do love the look of them a lot but from what I've read they are a bit to aggressive for my taste at the moment.

But like I said I have been looking into Russian Rat Snakes a bit because they seem super chill.


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From what I've heard Russian Rats are awesome.


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Russian Rat Snakes all the way! Look up their temperament and care and some youtube videos, because it's really impressive how genuinely "social" and inquisitive they are! They're the only snake species that you consistently see people describe as friendly and possibly enjoy hanging around with you to handle. Definitely my next snake.

Zerkle Reptiles has some hatchlings ready mid-August, and there's a waitlist. These are seasonal and pretty uncommonly bred, so nab one while you can LOL.

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Originally Posted by redshepherd

Russian Rat Snakes all the way! Look up their temperament and care and some youtube videos, because it's really impressive how genuinely "social" and inquisitive they are! They're the only snake species that you consistently see people describe as friendly and possibly enjoy hanging around with you to handle. Definitely my next snake.

Zerkle Reptiles has some hatchlings ready mid-August, and there's a waitlist. These are seasonal and pretty uncommonly bred, so nab one while you can LOL.

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Thanks for the tip! I will definantly look into that! I've heard a lot about what amazing personalities they have and I love the sound of them, it was just the availability that was putting me off.

I found them on facebook, do I just message her to be put on the wait list?


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Message or call.

My husband has a VBB and a King Rat snake from the Zerkles, really nice people.


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