being a "good pet snake" doesn't have to mean "will sit in my lap and watch tv with me" : )



i think the Mandarins make a TERRIFIC pet snake, and i recommend them highly. they are DIFFERENT than most snakes, and that is a large part of the appeal.



but they are not a beginning species, and moreso than any species i can quickly think of, it is very important that you start with a high quality, feeding baby.



and to the original poster, they are not aggressive at all, i think you misunderstand their behavior.



they are not a "hang out" kind of snake, but i can't remember the last time i was bit by a juvie or adult, and i can't remember a single "aggressive" animal. they stress easier, yes, but in a "geez, can't you PLEASE put me back in my cage?!?" way.



they are easier to handle than a chondro, and those snakes don't really dig handling all that much either, but they sure are beautiful, and great to keep, just like a Mandarin : )
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