I'm giving serious consideration to purchasing a black milk or two. I've been interested in them for a long time, and I think I might finally be in a good position to get some. However, I'd like to get one that will mature to a solid black coloration without any lingering pattern. I was just wondering if those of you more experienced with this species could advise me on that.



I was wondering if there's anything you can look for in juveniles to predict how dark they might end up, like increased scale tipping for example. Maybe that's not even necessary since I haven't seen too many that retained any juvenile pattern. Does it seem to you that a large percentage of them end up solid and without any juvenile pattern showing through regardless of initial appearance? I see the San Antonio Zoo stock mentioned frequently-is this line known for being larger and/or darker than others?



Finally, I've read that black milks are very calm and deliberate snakes. Do they start out jumpy like most juvenile milks and mellow with age or are they relatively calm even when young? Thanks in advance for any help.

[ Show Entire Thread ]