I currently have 6 Drys...I have two pairs of 2009 eastern indigos and a pair of 2010 black tail cribos.

I am a biology teacher, so I have all six snakes in my classroom...the kids handle them all the time and I never worry. All six snakes have wonderful temperaments and have been very easy to care for. They basically stay at room temperature of which is in the low 70s right now. I currently have them in simple cages-Tupperware like containers, paper towel type bedding, and a nice hide box that I lightly mist every few days. This makes them very easy to clean and helps maintain humidity levels.

A pair of black tails will save you some funds and I know that there are still some available online. They are like the unicolors. I bought them from Kevin Jarvis and John Michels...they were great to deal with.

Eastern indigos are more of an investment, but worth every penny. They are magnificent animals...there is something special about seeing that indigo blue skin when they are in natural sunlight. It is spectacular. One pair is from Steve Fuller and the other pair is from Vick Herrick and Robert Harper. They are outstanding breeders and highly recommended...very fair in their prices.

Both species are very hardy. As long as you keep them from getting too warm and give them fresh water regularly, they will flourish for you.

I hope this helps. Good luck in your search. Trust me when I say that it is an addictive hobby!!

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