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First of all, I'll be honest with you guys. I'm not really intrested in indigo snakes (ok I would be if it wasn't so expensive). But I have a question b/c someone else related indigo snakes (and bull sankes) to the snake that I was inquiring about with them. Can you describe the 'personality' of an indigo snake in greater depth than something like, "It's a lap snake?" Do they tend to try to move off of you a lot or are constantly moving about? I know they're not generally aggressive or anything. Any other info will be appreciated as well. Thanks

I don't like calling any snake a "lap snake"
I don't think snakes really enjoy that (although they may tolerate it)...personally, I'd suggest a pug if you want a lap animal!

That said...indigos in general are active snakes and like to move. Larger adults will settle in an hang out on you if that's what you're into...but they are not like ball pythons or boas in that regard.

The aspects of their personalities that really make people love them are their intelligence, curiousity, gentleness (unless they think you have FOOD), and their unique awareness. They just seem to have a lot more going on upstairs.

Hello. I wasn't saying I wanted a 'lapsnake' but was trying to clarify it's behavior. Thanks for help.

Point A) You made it clear that you did not want to get an INDIGO snake, but instead wanted an answer to a question, that question being basicallly the degree of calmness that these snakes exhibit.. or do not exhibit, when being handled.

Point B) Dean Allesandri took the time out to answer your question, evidently not in the manner that you approved of by your response. Its a shame that any of the people on this forum that have experience, when asked to impart this on other new members,sometimes find themselves catching grief for it.

Point C) Eastern Indigos,Yellow Tailed Cribos, Black Tailed Cribos,Rubidus etc are more akin to COBRAS than any other snake that I have seen. In general, EASTERN INDIGOS TOLERATE being handled...with emphasis on TOLERATE. Generally speaking they are moving and dont sit still, but there are exceptions to the rule. I have sat and watched an entire movie with my oldest male Indigo, "Cadillac" laying in my lap.(R.I.P.) And taken the same snake to a classroom presentation, only to have him go every which way but loose. They are individuals and the response varies from snake to snake.

Perhaps you should thank Dean for taking the time out to answer the question. No, wait, I'LL do it for you. Thanks Dean!

Sincerely,

Fredrick Albury
Aztec Reptiles

Whoa. Whoa. Whoa. Wait a sec. I didn't mean to sound sarcastic or anything like that in my reply. I did say thanks to him and ment it. Thanks to you, as well. Sorry if I came off as trying to be rude.

being sensitive again!!
Stop by the forum anytime, most of us love to talk about these beasts...Deano and Fred pretty much nailed it...They are a top of the food chain predator and pretty much act like it...
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Carl W Gossett
Garage Door Herps
Monument,Colorado...northern territory of the Great Republic of Texas

Haven't heard much from you in a while...
Are you still in the Denver area?

Seems you were been planning a move a while back?

What critters are you still working with?

commuting to TX and WY to work..Down to a lonely pair of Easterns and a couple of assorted other creatures..I'll e-mail U..
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Carl W Gossett
Garage Door Herps
Monument,Colorado...northern territory of the Great Republic of Texas