Ok, a milestone is reached!! My dear companion, Ari, has decided that he wants his own snake! This would be only his second pet, ever.

At first he wanted an Indigo... Yeah Right. So then I showed him pix of Mexican Black Kings and he was sold.

Most likely, we'll be getting one from the All-mighty Neil Golli when he returns from the show, that is. So the source is found but now we need to know about their care.

Tell me all your experience with these snakes! How does their care compare to that of Ball pythons and Corn snakes (the two species I care for now)? What are the most important things to know about them? Would a 12qt tub be a good home for an '08 youngster?

I've never kept a Kingsnake before, so treat me like a new owner. Thanks!