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Well I did a bit of research and I think I found the King I will get in October. I was thinking about a banded California king. Is this a good first king? I love the black and white contrast.
Jennifer

yes. all of the kings of l. getulus make good first kings.
but, like you, i think the banded phase are special. these are pics of mine.(i got to get some new updated pics). these are all females. i also have an albino banded. all of the ones below are very tame. but the albino is practicing his right to be a snake and just loves drama. lol.

dates are wrong on photos they are feb-06.

they are a good choice-good luck!
jason wilson

You know, most kings are good first kings but there is one group that gets overlooked I think, and that's the prairies.
I guess it's because their colors aren't particularly mind blowing or whatever (some are beauties to me)but there are high-contrast albinos. You may want to look into one for a first king. Mexicana are great too....and floridana....and....
:Mark
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Surrender Dorothy!

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My first king, and first snake, was a banded California Kingsnake that I bought last October. He's been a good choice for me so far. I wish you all the best with yours.

Bill

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It's not how many snakes you have. It's how happy and healthy you can keep them.

Scotty,
Any King is a good starter snake. They aren't as spastic as some young milksnakes. But I would have to say Thayeri and Mex-Mex are my favorites. They have very good temperments, come in a wide array of colors and grow to a only about 4 feet. They also don't have a tendency to musk as some Kingsnakes. They are very my top choice by far.
William

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I didn't realize that thayeri could grow to four feet. I thought they stopped around 30 to 36 inches. If they can grow to four feet, I'll have to think about a different cage if I ever get one.

Bill
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It's not how many snakes you have. It's how happy and healthy you can keep them.

Perhaps I was incorrect. Some will be smaller as adults and the occational will be larger.I do have a 2000 Female Thayeri that is 43 inches and a 2001 male Thayeri that is presently just over 40 inches. Perhaps they are as big as they will get, but I was only speaking in general.
Thanks,
William
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Wow, a 40 inch thayeri would be an impressive snake. Most of the ones that I see pictured here seem to be much smaller. If I end up getting one, I'll be ecstatic if I can grow it to that size. I'll just have to rearrange things to fit a big enough cage into my space.

Bill
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It's not how many snakes you have. It's how happy and healthy you can keep them.

Thayeri are incredible snakes. The only problem with them is they are a sure road to the poor house. You will always see another one that you want. I have nine at present time and another trio coming Tuesday. Self control has always been an issue for me though. Too many snakes..Build another rack. It works.
Good Luck,
William

The first two are 2005 Females and the last is a 2005 male.

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The bottom two of these are gorgeous. The addictive nature of accumulating snakes is why I'm being very careful. I have two or three that I'd really like to own, but I'm trying to make every selection very carefully. If I just let myself go, I'd own dozens.

Bill
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It's not how many snakes you have. It's how happy and healthy you can keep them.

That # 2 is a sweetheart!
Todd Hughes