baby snake or yearling?

[Johan]

Actually, it really doesn't matter much if you get a baby or an adult. Both make great pets.

True babies are a little more work, and can be easier to startle or upset, but how do you think all those older snakes got such good temperaments ?

If you don't mind a little bit more effort, go with a baby so you can watch it grow up. It's pretty rewarding.

If on the other hand you doubt your snake-charming abilities, go with an older snake that someone has already taken down the road to being a good pet.

Either way you go, I have to warn you....

You'll never stop at just one!

Gale

I think for a first snake its better to go for a little older guy. A little more tolerant of mistakes and tend to be less picky with eating etc. Overall, just less stress for you as the owner.