Planning to get milksnake soon...want white banded

[ZSThomp]

Hello all,

Question: At the end of summer I'm planning on getting a milksnake as I think tri-colored snakes are gorgeous! My question is, I want one with white banding, not yellow. I'm looking at a Sinaloan or Nelson. How do I make sure it's white banding. If I buy from a breeder do I just make sure I see a picture of the actual snake for sale? Also, if I get a baby milksnakes with the white band, does it stay white throughout its life or does it turn yellow? I'm picking Nelsons/Sinaloans because supposedly they are generally the most docile of the milksnakes. Am I wrong on that? Thanks!

Z

[wilomn]

Make sure the parents have white bands. If they don't the babies probably won't. Sinaloans or Nelsons both generally have nice white bands and are usually easily handled.

[ZSThomp]

Good point about the parents. If I buy from a breeder I'll ask to see pics of mama and papa!

Z