looking for a fairly calm and attractive beginner hot. thinking a copperhead might be the way to go.
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which subspecies of copperhead is the best?
sk8r009
Feb 05, 2004 10:40 PM
Replies (2)
tj
Feb 06, 2004 07:01 AM
They are all fairly calm, but like all snakes, there are exceptions. As far as normal temperament, I don't think you'll find many differences, for the most part. Toxicity is pretty consistent between sub-species, meaning a bite probably won't be fatal, but extremely painful. It's more of an individual thing for what you want. I personally like southerns the best, but I would keep any of them because they are great snakes. I would recommend getting an adult or sub-adult though, young copperheads can be a pain to get eating.
Good luck.
chas*e
Feb 13, 2004 06:54 PM
Agkistrodons are a great beginner snake. The bite has local systematic tissue damage that can be quite sever,finger loss, so don't be complacent. Pygmy rattlesnakes are great too...It is really up to you.
