Are you getting a snake to keep for a few months or are you planning to get a snake in a few months?



If you only want to keep the snake for a few months, then don't get one.



If you are looking to get a snake to keep for the next 10 years, then folks like myself think that Rat Snakes are great snakes.



To help to keep things clear, Corn Snakes are Rat Snakes. Another name for them is the Red Rat Snake. Most captive bread Corns are tame, and feed well. They are native to the United States and don't have a lot of special needs. Find good care sheets for all the snakes that you are considering. Make sure that you can provide what the snake you decide on needs.



Rats are great, and Corns are easy to find and keep. They are a good place to start, but just be warned that they are addictive.



Good luck.



Rick

[ Hide Replies ]

• Advantages of different beginner snakes? - trpnbils, Sun Oct 17 20:46:48 2004
• RE: Advantages of different beginner snakes? - Elaphefan, Sun Oct 17 22:37:34 2004
• RE: Advantages of different beginner snakes? - crtoon83, Sun Oct 17 23:05:04 2004
• RE: Advantages of different beginner snakes? - trpnbils, Sun Oct 17 23:14:51 2004
• RE: Advantages of different beginner snakes? - tempest, Mon Oct 18 00:48:22 2004
• RE: Advantages of different beginner snakes? - crtoon83, Mon Oct 18 01:32:36 2004
• Beginner's snake comparisons..... - chrish, Tue Oct 19 10:32:18 2004