Chris,

So, You really advise against Agkistrodon bilineatus sspp.? That makes quite the contrast to Ian's second suggestion. Of course, he did acknowledge they are snappy; however, he believes this makes them predictable which implies "safety" in some sense, and he goes on to say they're more manageable than he made them seem.

This is good - getting various input, that is, and rationalizing it out. I will steer towards Agkistrodon contortrix sspp., the genus Atropoides, and then Tropidolaemus wagleri as first choice considerations then, unless given question otherwise again. As stated in my response to Ian, Agkistrodon contortrix sspp. have enough class for me.

As a last note, I have been through quite some hurdles with various snakes, including fasting or finicky feeding habits/schedules (often triggered by my cooling periods, though: slight decrease in photoperiod and temperature). Such does not discourage or deter me, but thank You for the heads up - it is much appreciated.

Timothy

>>Tim Even though the Copperhead has a fairly mild venom, they do have a tendency to be a little wirery,and often become sparatic feeders in the off season, which frustrates novice collectors.If you can deal with these small hurdels they are very nice snakes. On another note I would not recomend Cantils as a beginer snake under any situation. I have had some experience with these guys ,you need to be at the top of your game with these.Think it through,and make the right choice,any and all of them can kill. Chris


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