whats a good starter snake for a newbie. I have read about corns, hoggnoses,kings,milks and others,but im still not sure. I do have experience of keeping reps (lizards) but never had a snake before...
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Starter snake
tsa123
Jul 29, 2006 08:32 AM
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reako45
Sep 01, 2006 01:11 PM
Common Kings (L. getula) are good starters, and out of the eight or so different ssp. I've heard that Easterns & Floridas are some of the best handlers. I guess people feel the Westerns (Cals, splendidas and Mexican Blacks) can have a bit of an attitude. I keep a WC Cal King (that I caught in the Santa Monica Mtns) and she's great. Also don't count out Gopher snakes when looking for a good 1st snake. Similar to Rats & Corns. I call them the corn snake of the West. Great eaters and pretty docile. Good luck.
Chatsworth, CA
reako45
