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I'm purchasing a male albino nelson from Bob Applegate. This is my first snake, and I'm wondering what to expect? Also, the snake is from '05 and I'm not sure the size enclosure I will need. Anybody who has one of these snakes can you let me know what to expect? How are their temperments and their eating behaviors? I've done research but I'd really like more feedback.
Thank you,
Alex

I would use a 10 gallon aquarium with heat from beneath, preferably with a thermostat. Don't use a heat rock or a heat lamp.

I like the cocunut based substrate that comes in red bricks. Two hiding places - one on warm side, one on cool side. Use a water dish that is difficult to spill. Some people use small dog/cat water bowls that are weighted, I prefer the kind that pet stores over charge for that look like a rock, but I only like them because they look like a rock. The snakes don't really care what they look like. It should be big enough for the snake to completely submerge.

I suspect there is a milk snake care sheet that can give you more information. I don't know how big your variety gets, but a 10 gal may be big enough for many years if not its entire life.

There also is a forum for king snakes - where you will get detailed information.

Good luck with your snake !
Post pics when you have it