So which species would have a calm and docile temperment: milk or king? Basically, what is a nice easy, colorful snake to start with. The tricolors or tangerines are gorgeous. A snake that would max out in the 3'-4' range or smaller.

Do their temperments change as they grow larger?

Do their colors change or become muted as they mature? Seems like there are a lot of very colorful babies, but don't see quit as much color in the adults. I know the colors become less vibrant during shedding.


I'm not a complete newbie. I had a red tailed boa for about 4 years but would like to give a home to a more manageable cold blooded friend.

Thanks, Tom

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• Milik or King recommendation for newbie (with some herp experience) - zhivago97, Mon Jan 30 18:32:58 2006
• RE: Milik or King recommendation for newbie (with some herp experience) - Luis, Mon Jan 30 18:57:40 2006
• RE: Milik or King recommendation for newbie (with some herp experience) - kingsnaken, Mon Jan 30 19:01:52 2006
• RE: Milik or King recommendation for newbie (with some herp experience) - tspuckler, Tue Jan 31 08:19:13 2006
• RE: Milik or King recommendation for newbie (with some herp experience) - Luis, Wed Feb 1 03:34:53 2006
• RE: Milik or King recommendation for newbie (with some herp experience) - Patton, Wed Feb 1 17:52:13 2006