I've kept and bred all three of those species.

Of the three, the best guaranteed temperament is probably the hognosed. They simply don't bite out of aggression or fear. Corns and Housesnakes, particularly when babies might sometimes do this.

However, all three of these are VERY docile snakes and completely trustworthy. A bite from a baby corn or housesnake is so painless as to be practically unnoticeable. Go with the species you want, don't fret the calmness thing.

And I might add that although Western Hognosed are the most docile of the three, they are probably the most difficult to keep. Many young hogs (and older males) can be difficult feeders.
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Chris Harrison
San Antonio, Texas

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