I have both of these...



Both snakes are very docile.



Black milks are cheaper (about $125-150 each), are great eaters, and can live at room temp. They average about 6' in length as adults.



Indigo snakes will cost about $400-€0 each, depending on who you get them from, whether they are black or red-chin variety, etc. They will need a larger enclosure as adults than black milks, and they poop a lot. They are also great eaters.



Since they both have about the same temperment, it really comes down to if you want to shell out the extra money for an Indigo, and if you can find one (usually there's a waiting list each year). You'll also have to get a permit to keep the indigo.



Good luck!

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• Which Black Snake??? - nevermore, Wed Apr 14 10:30:11 2004
• RE: Which Black Snake??? - pweaver, Wed Apr 14 10:58:06 2004
• here's a pic of an Eastern to go with the discussion... - pweaver, Wed Apr 14 13:05:30 2004
• RE: Which Black Snake??? - nategodin, Wed Apr 14 12:41:59 2004
• RE: Which Black Snake??? - nevermore, Wed Apr 14 13:44:36 2004
• great post............. - Nokturnel Tom, Wed Apr 14 15:03:38 2004
• RE: great post............. - nevermore, Wed Apr 14 15:13:33 2004
• RE: great post............. - Nokturnel Tom, Thu Apr 15 10:40:10 2004
• what about black pines? - sk8r009, Wed Apr 14 15:50:15 2004
• RE: what about black pines? - nevermore, Wed Apr 14 17:17:45 2004
• RE: what about black pines? - sk8r009, Wed Apr 14 21:42:20 2004
• RE: Which Black Snake??? - mariasman, Wed Apr 14 18:46:51 2004