I have decided to get a snake and I've narrowed it down to these two, I would like any pros/cons(I dont want a snake that will bite my face off every time I take him out of the cage) or any information you could give me on these snakes. Though this will be my first snake I'm confident that I will not run into any serious problems because I have had dozens of herps over the years.
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Kingsnake or Ball python
qwertyuiop
Aug 26, 2003 12:41 PM
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snakeguy88
Aug 26, 2003 03:42 PM
Personally I would choose the king. They are easier to maintain and aren't as likely to just stop eating on you. Balls can just be picky sometimes. As for temperment, buy from a breeder. They can tell you about each animal's habits as every snake will conduct itself different (much like humans). Andy
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Andy Maddox
Houston Herp Key
The Reptizone
the nerve
Aug 27, 2003 05:40 PM
I'd take the king too. That's just my personal preference though, I like colubrids the best. I like their alertness, size, colors, and patterns. Neither snake is likely to bite your face off, although the king could be nippy. Just buy a CB hatchling and tame it, and you won't have any problems.
As long as you buy a CB, healthy hatchling, both snakes should be easy to care for.
redmom
Aug 29, 2003 11:24 AM
Your decision also depends on wether or not you want a snake that you can sit with and not worry about him getting away while you're holding him (ball python) or if you like a more interactive snake (king). I initially was considering the ball, but decided that I wanted something more interactive. I'm considering a wide range of snakes including corns, kings, milks, rosy boas and rainbow boas. And, I am always all for captive born and bred snakes! Good luck and let us know how it goes!
x1purpleXhaze1x
Sep 01, 2003 11:46 PM
i'm relatively new to snakes, considering ive only had my first one for about a month. its a gopher snake, im not sure if its a male/female[how do i find out?], and its pretty tame. i bought him froma petstore, they werent sure how old he was but we both thought about 6 months. hes about 3 feet[give or take a few inches]. i think pituophis make good starter snakes, although ive never had any other. ive heard cornsnakes make great starters.
