i have been wanting another snake lately and by this spring i will have made my decision. Last summer I held a nice black mexican king snake. wow was she pretty, jet shinning black. I love the looks of the kings but there was thing i didnt like. As soon as i held her, she musk all over my hand. i was also wearing sandles and i got it all over my toes. The owner told me that they are known to musk when handled. Is this something i should consider? If it is something that happens fairly often, i may choose another.