Newest Member of the MBK Club!! Ricoooo Suave!!

Finally getting a snake I have had my eye on for a bit, even when I first started to think about even owning snakes in general!

I found my perfect MBK and I could not be happier! I went and looked at some hatchlings locally and they were very cool but I wasn't very impressed with the care and set-up of the location they were at. On my way home on a whim I decided to swing past my local, trusted and well-kept store and they happened to get a possible breeding pair donated by a guy who either didn't want to work with them or didn't want to wait for the female to mature who is barely a yearling. The male, Rico, who I chose is a big beefy boy and just has an amazing personality.

I already comitted to getting my new black tail cribo, but I couldn't say no to this guy. I tried, but it didn't work. I went back last week with my 2.5 year old daughter. He was the first snake she ever touched and held the booty of and he was so sweet to her. That kinda sealed the deal for me, but I was traveling for work so I didn't pull the trigger. I said if he is still there once I get back I am gonna do it and he was, so I am nabbing him. I believe he is between 2-3. My local shop treats for internal and external parasites and disease and he has been a dream to handle the few times I paid him a visit...

Going to get him tonight and stoked!!!! Thanks to my bro Daksiki Dave for the amazing name suggestion and the set-up that was supposed to be for my mandarin but Rico is taking over.... for now!!!

In the meantime.... Enjoy.... RIIIICCCOOOOO SUUUUUAAAVVVEEEEE!!!!

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Nice!!! I'm glad you went for it!!

I really think you'll enjoy him. And that's super cool that he's the first snake your daughter touched, and the experience was a positive one.

Enjoy, my friend! Congrats!

Congratulations!!!!!

Great pickup Dubs! MBKs are BEAUTIFUL critters. I had a female that was as sweet as pie but she was my most ferocious eater. I hope yours is super fun for you too. Pics pics and more pics plesse. :)

Awesome Bro! Mazel Tov. MBK's rock and are beautiful animals.

It's too late now, but you know I suggested the name Rico Suave as a joke, right? I figured it couldn't be any worse than Leslie Snipes :), but I was still joking!

I think Katie's going to put me on name probation now too. Thanks bro! Good thing we aren't get any new reptiles any time soon!

Seriously, all the best with Rico and I wish him the best as well and a happy home in Figment's old digs.

Oh, and WE WANT PICTURES! No pictures, it didn't happen.

Thank you so much everyone!!

Here are some pics the first time I met him!

More to come !!!

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Can't beat that with a bat! :)

He looks great Dubs! Hes a nice husky fella. What's he eating now? Jumbo mice or small rats looks like they'd work. Congrats again sir!

smooth moves Phil! congrats - Rico Suave looks great! welcome to Club MBK where we bump Gerardo Mejía on the regular.

Edit: also when did u get a Drymarchon? i'm jealous.

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smooth moves Phil! congrats - Rico Suave looks great! welcome to Club MBK where we bump Gerardo Mejía on the regular.

Edit: also when did u get a Drymarchon? i'm jealous.

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Ax01, don't encourage Phillydubs with the names! Do you want a snake named Vanilla Ice? Because, that's how you get a snake named Vanilla Ice!

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Ax01, don't encourage Phillydubs with the names! Do you want a snake named Vanilla Ice? Because, that's how you get a snake named Vanilla Ice!

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nah that name is whack. maybe wiggity whack. i think the names Kriss Kross, Hotstepper or Macarena are much better.

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Nice!!! I'm glad you went for it!!

I really think you'll enjoy him. And that's super cool that he's the first snake your daughter touched, and the experience was a positive one.

Enjoy, my friend! Congrats!

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Thanks for all the advice and info man! Much appreciated !

I agree once she laid hands on him and loved it and they came nose to nose I kinda fell in love ![emoji7][emoji7][emoji7]


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Congratulations!!!!!

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Thank you I am so stoked!!


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Great pickup Dubs! MBKs are BEAUTIFUL critters. I had a female that was as sweet as pie but she was my most ferocious eater. I hope yours is super fun for you too. Pics pics and more pics plesse. :)

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Thanks zig! Yea I hear they are as fierce as they come during feeding time. I look forward to seeing that. He’s been eating small ft rats and bigger mice. Do you suggest one over the other?


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Awesome Bro! Mazel Tov. MBK's rock and are beautiful animals.

It's too late now, but you know I suggested the name Rico Suave as a joke, right? I figured it couldn't be any worse than Leslie Snipes :), but I was still joking!

I think Katie's going to put me on name probation now too. Thanks bro! Good thing we aren't get any new reptiles any time soon!

Seriously, all the best with Rico and I wish him the best as well and a happy home in Figment's old digs.

Oh, and WE WANT PICTURES! No pictures, it didn't happen.

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Oh now ya tell me!! You knew I’d take the bate!! Welcome to the Katie banned club. I’m he president! I look forward to seeing you work your way up the ranks !! Lol


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smooth moves Phil! congrats - Rico Suave looks great! welcome to Club MBK where we bump Gerardo Mejía on the regular.

Edit: also when did u get a Drymarchon? i'm jealous.

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Thanks so much Ax and thank you as well for the great advice ! Sorry I haven’t gotten back. I’ve been all over and back for work training. I really appreciate the great info an assistance. I’m feeling the MBK Club !


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smooth moves Phil! congrats - Rico Suave looks great! welcome to Club MBK where we bump Gerardo Mejía on the regular.

Edit: also when did u get a Drymarchon? i'm jealous.

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I didn’t receive him yet but I committed to him a few weeks ago. Between the temps in Cali where he is and here in NY I have to wait a few more weeks !!!

you probably didn’t notice because I made the worst intro post ever and people thought I was a power ranger geek freak.

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Thanks zig! Yea I hear they are as fierce as they come during feeding time. I look forward to seeing that. He’s been eating small ft rats and bigger mice. Do you suggest one over the other?


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If he eats rats and mice I'd offer both. My kings were very consistent eaters when it came to mice and chicks. They were hit or miss with rats. Thats a great thing about snakes that don't get too big. You don't have to worry about transitioning them to rats. Kings can do just fine on mice their entire lives but I think they bulk up more on rats.

He is absolutely gorgeous! Congratulations on adding one of your dream snakes! :)

Rico has landed. He helped me check temps lol.

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Wow he is truly a stunner, I can see why you would be stoked to acquire him. Love the story of how you kinda got lucky finding one you were crazy about! Very nice man, congratulations!

Awesome new snake! I love MBK's & you're sure making me miss the pair I had. Mine were ferocious for mice OR weaned rats, no matter what, they're
beautiful eating machines! Mine were good to handle too, perfect pets that stay a nice size. Great choice!

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If he eats rats and mice I'd offer both. My kings were very consistent eaters when it came to mice and chicks. They were hit or miss with rats. Thats a great thing about snakes that don't get too big. You don't have to worry about transitioning them to rats. Kings can do just fine on mice their entire lives but I think they bulk up more on rats.

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Thank you for the advice. I was planning to try both. Between this guy and the black tail cribo I have coming I was thinking of ordering some chicks or something like that as well to give them a variety sine they seem to be living garbage disposals... literally


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He is absolutely gorgeous! Congratulations on adding one of your dream snakes! :)

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Thank you! I appreciate it. He sure is a cool fella. Time to let him settle and get a meal or two in and make sure he’s comfy. I guess if the temps are off he will let me know because he seems obsessed with the gauge lol nosing it around.


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Wow he is truly a stunner, I can see why you would be stoked to acquire him. Love the story of how you kinda got lucky finding one you were crazy about! Very nice man, congratulations!

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Thanks! For whatever reason my acquisitions always seem to have some story or another. It’s hard to turn down cool animals when they come packed with some memorable moments that’s for sure !


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Awesome new snake! I love MBK's & you're sure making me miss the pair I had. Mine were ferocious for mice OR weaned rats, no matter what, they're
beautiful eating machines! Mine were good to handle too, perfect pets that stay a nice size. Great choice!

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Thank you! From what I’ve read heard and watched they sure seem to be beasts come food time but rather chill and curious when not in that mode. He sure seems to fit the bill so far and I’m loving his hefty size.

Maybe it’s time for you to acquire another one or two ;)!!!


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Rico is getting his Suave on...

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As far as whether to feed mice or rats, with Kings, I've always fed mice, but Django gets a very occasional rat (refusal from BP or Borneo) as long as it's a really small "small".
As adults I feed prey items that are the same size or a touch larger than their bodies girth every 7-10 days. Django has been on that diet since I got him 2 years ago and is still growing slowly but consistently.

He sure is handsome!!! Congrats on your new acquisition! I love his new setup too! :gj:

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As far as whether to feed mice or rats, with Kings, I've always fed mice, but Django gets a very occasional rat (refusal from BP or Borneo) as long as it's a really small "small".
As adults I feed prey items that are the same size or a touch larger than their bodies girth every 7-10 days. Django has been on that diet since I got him 2 years ago and is still growing slowly but consistently.

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Thank you I will keep that in mind as I start to size up some food items for him. Do their jaws not expand as far as other snakes? I know many Colubrids this is the case. He is rather thick but I’m sure he still has some growing to do and I just want to make sure that he is healthy and happy so I’m going to take it slow with him at first and observe his patterns


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He sure is handsome!!! Congrats on your new acquisition! I love his new setup too! :gj:

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Thank you very much! I am enjoying it as well! Thanks to the generous donation from brother Dave I was able to acquire such a very nice enclosure. I seem to get pretty lucky locally when looking for wood and branches and have had nice luck finding good pieces that work well for my enclosures. I love the fake plants that have that soft real feel to them and I kind of gave each of my enclosures a wrap around the outside with those in the snake seem to love to find hiding spaces in them and crawl throughout them. He seems to have discovered both the warm hearted and the cool hide and he’s doing a little borrowing here or there through the substrate and through the plants I know he’s exploring now because it’s new and he is settling in but I have also heard that king snakes like to wander about and utilize their enclosure so I look forward to that


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OMG u guys it's We Want Rico Suave Wednesday!

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