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Greetings!

I'm interesting in getting a really nice Brooks with lots of bright yellow. Is there a particular strain or hypo variety that tends to retain its vibrant colors? Any photos or links would be really appreciated.

In your experience, what's the average size of a well fed adult, and are they generally docile if handled regularly, or do they tend to be a bit aggressive?

I have a friend who will be at the Hamm Expo in March, and he's willing to bring an animal back to Italy where I live. If anyone has any contacts with someone who will have some nice animals to choose from at Hamm, it would be a great heads up.

Thanks very much for your help!!!

I'll seek the answers on a more active English forum. Thank you.

A hypo will do nicely, and they are available.

A hypo flame will even have some red colors mixed in. That IMO is the most desirable hypo if they have any there.

Like anything, there will always be individuals in any clutch that might be brighter as adults and some that will not be as bright. Because Florida kings change so much in color from baby to adult, it is not always easy to know looking at a baby. With a hypo, at least you know for sure that there will be a significant reduction of dark pigment as an adult. Some breeders do have normal strains that have better color. Tell your friend to ask the breeder at the show.

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Florida kings can be the most calm, tame adult kingsnakes out there. They do have a food response however, especially the young ones.

Great heads up, Mark! Will see if I can locate these morphs, and choose the best one for me...