beginner snakes

are there any websites that say what the best snakes for beginners are? or can someone just tell me?

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Originally Posted by Snakeman

are there any websites that say what the best snakes for beginners are? or can someone just tell me?

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Some great begginer snakes are corn snakes,ball pythons(from a breeder not pet shops),king snakes(kept seperate from other snakes).What are you interested in? I ask this because we can tell you the truth about them and whether or not they are great begginers snakes:D .

i already have a ball python but just like my tarantulas...i cant stop at just one snake lol.so i was curious at what other snakes there were.i was looking at a LLLreptile and found a baby mexican patterned black kingsnake and i was thingking of getting that.

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Originally Posted by Snakeman

i already have a ball python but just like my tarantulas...i cant stop at just one snake lol.so i was curious at what other snakes there were.i was looking at a LLLreptile and found a baby mexican patterned black kingsnake and i was thingking of getting that.

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I have never had a mexican kingsnake,but like all king snakes remember they can eat other snakes.

yes i know that.thats why if i do get it, im going to keep it separate.

Since you already have a BP, why not get another ;)

Because variety is the spice of life Ginevive! ;)

Kingsnakes are super easy keepers. Mexican black kings are especially nice animals. I also like LLL. I've bought 4 animals from them. Very pleased.

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Originally Posted by Ginevive

Since you already have a BP, why not get another ;)

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lol that would be another $80 since i bought mine from petco(had no choice).since i got interest in that kingsnake, maybe i'll get it from the money i get from my b-day.or once i get a job.

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Originally Posted by Shelby

Because variety is the spice of life Ginevive! ;)

Kingsnakes are super easy keepers. Mexican black kings are especially nice animals. I also like LLL. I've bought 4 animals from them. Very pleased.

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LLL is good people. If you are in Southern California, you might also check out Amazon Reptile Center with two stores in Covina and Montclair (as well as online). Great folks and nice animals. They currently have a really nice selection of king hatchlings...Rick held an MBK there and was quite taken by her. =)

*Scary note: some drunk driver drove through the restaurant next door to the Montclair (original) store this past week, which also punctured through the Amazon Reptile wall. THANKFULLY it was the one part of the store where there are NO animals - just tanks and stuff for sale - and no animals were injured. Talk about scaaary...=P

ehh...would blood pythons be good beginner snakes? or are they better for intermediate keepers?

Blood pythons are more of an intermediate snake.... you have to keep a close eye on humidity levels, and they do get to be a fairly large snake. Many hatchlings and young snakes are "nippy" as well, so you can't be afraid of that kind of thing either.

If you have had your BP for a good amount of time and you know by talking to other snake keepers that you are providing it with the right environment, you may be ready for a snake with different needs.

Go for a cornsnake. They are fun and are SUPER easy to take care of.

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Originally Posted by Snakeman

lol that would be another $80 since i bought mine from petco(had no choice).since i got interest in that kingsnake, maybe i'll get it from the money i get from my b-day.or once i get a job.

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whoops i forgot to mention that it WAS for $80 but i got when it was on special for $30!!

Bloods are definitely an intermediate snake keeper's animal. They can be a handful, but they're wonderful!

and how big do they get? i ask that because my parents wouldnt want a big snake around the house.they were bragging to me about my BP and he doesnt even grow to 5 ft!!