I would have to ask what kind of considerations are you having to make -- size, cost, demeanor (of the snake, not you LOL), the room you are afforded to have a snake/snakes, etc.
Milksnakes/tricolored kingsnakes come in many shapes, sizes, and nowadays vary tremendounsly in terms of outward appearance (color mutations). Once these considerations are made, then it would probably be easier to recommend something appropriate. For the record, black milksnakes eventually turn from beautiful tricolors into solid black (hence the name) monster milks easily reaching lengths of 6 feet or better. However, they possess a quality of calm as they mature and are very deliberate animals. Hatchling black milks typically cost around $100. Pueblans come in an assortment of color variations and and stay relatively smaller (3 feet for the majority, and an occasional 3.5 feet would be the deviant). There has always been a question of purity with the hypomelanistic Pueblans, however if this is not a concern for you then a Pueblan may be more manageable with regard to overall size. They can be quite a bit more jumpy and not quite the "lap-snake", lol. Prices can vary from as little as $100 upwards of around $200 depending on who the breeder is. Please do ask more questions as this is one of the benefits of the forum, and yes, most if not all the people on this forum are amazing.

Jerry Kruse

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