First Snake

[redshepherd]

Carpet pythons are another beautiful and active display snake. I wouldn't call them great beginner snakes but with the proper research and husbandry they can be a nice first snake too. Best wishes with whatever you choose.

I've actually been thinking a lot about a California Kingsnake, I've never heard of a pine or bull snake before, I'll be sure to do some research on it

I wouldn't recommend carpet pythons, only because a decent percentage can be cage aggressive. So unless you really love carpets and don't mind getting bitten a few times... There are chill ones out there, but having a perfect beginner's temperament for handling is not an extreme majority like it is for corn snakes and kingsnakes.

I wouldn't recommend bull snakes at all for what you're looking for. They're kind of notorious for being defensive, and generally aren't a "handle me" snake. There are always exceptions, but generally, nah.