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Hello. I own 2 cornsnakes and am thinking about getting a king at an upcoming show. I was just wondering if the temperaments and behaviors are near the same of that of a corn.
TIA,
Emily

basically there are very calm. i have two, one that is the most mellow snake i have ever seen and the other that struck at anything that moved when i first got it. I have tamed it to be easily handlable. I don't know half of what the people on this forum do but if i can tame a snake like that than any snake can be tamed. go for it.

Great. I will definately do more research and see what I can find at the next show. Thanks!
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Emily

Captive born kingsnakes (babies) are almost always a little belligerent. Adults are much calmer usually, but it well depend on the species and individual.

Example: My Florida kings were aggressive as babies but are now super calm as 2 year olds, as calm or calmer when held than any cornsnake. Cal kings may retain a little nervousness into adulthood, but usually not biting, only musking if anything. Same with speckled kings.

Bottom line: kingsnakes usually have a little more spunk than a cornsnake, but aren't mean as adults (with a few isolated exceptions.) Baby kings can be aggressive, but it is almost comical.

Thats really interesting that it may depend on the species, I will keep that in mind. Thanks alot for the info!

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Emily

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