Hello, I'm an old school Kingsnaker--- used to hang around awhile back through 2000,2001 -- came back a couple times- forgot logins, etc...



I by no means consider myself a novice herper, and currently have the time/money available to do add something to my home. After some time looking, researching, and the honost reality of wanting to try something new, I've decided on adding a snake.



For whatever the reason I currently find myself being drawn to Pine snakes. I saw a plain gray one a few years back at the Novi, Michigan herp show and have since had a liking for them.



After doing a little more research into the other "like" species out there, I've also find myself leaning towards Mexican Black Kingsnake. Throw in the mix that I read a lot about ball pythons being the perfect "first snake" - I figured I'd ask the experts (you guys) what you would suggest or what I should stay away from.



Here is the short list of things I'm not looking for:



1) something i need to dedicate a room in my house for a 15-30ft roommate.

2) Trying to keep it under 10-14ft would be nice.



Here are what I've been looking at.



Kings, corns, pines, b.pythons, -- anything that would range from a 20L aquarium to a 6ftx2ft (something I'd probably fabricate).











I'm looking more for suggestions on traits more than colors.

I'd also like to purchase the snake from a site member or sponsor.



Thank you for your time



Scott

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