Hey, I'm new on here and figured there was someone who could help me. I've got a ball python that I've had for about a half year, and planning to go to a herp expo in a couple of months to scout out another snake. I was thinking either a mountain king, nelson's milksnake, hognose, or a blood python. Does anyone know about the availability and price range of these snakes at expos? (the expo I'm going to is fairly small) Thanks!
-Grace
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Looking for some advice
Ember564
Feb 23, 2017 02:40 PM
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nella1987sb
Mar 03, 2017 11:38 AM
Nelson's, hogs, and blood pythons are available at most expos. Mountain kings are less widely bred and harder to find. You may see them, but it is more likely that you will have to buy them from a private breeder online. Normal nelson's should be $75 or less, albinos slightly more. Hogs are extremely variable in price due to the many morphs available. Normals can usually be had for $100 or less. Normal bloods usually range from $75-200. Mountain kings vary depending of species and quality. The least expensive are generally AZ, usually costing $75-200. As far as which to get, the colubrids you mentioned are all usually personable and easy to care for once they have been established. Make sure you purchase animals that are already feeding consistently, especially with the kings and hogs. Blood pythons are a different story. A blood python will grow to be fairly large and some individuals remain defensive. They are also messy, require more space, and a balance of humidity and ventilation. I love working with them, but know that they are a bigger commitment than ball pythons or other beginner snakes.
