"Marketability is not as much of a concern as my probability for success as a first-timer. I'm a very attentive keeper and a careful record-keeper, so I'd be interested in suggestions ranging from "rank beginner/foolproof" to "advanced beginner" categories."

If you're looking for "foolproof" the obvious choice is the corn snake. They are difficult to NOT breed and are very good for the first-timer's ego! If well-fed, females can breed at 18 mos to 2 years and I've had males breed at 9 months and yield 100% fertile clutches. They are also fairly forgiving of sub-optimal conditions and tend to be great feeders, docile and come in a wide range of attractive color and pattern morphs.

Just my opinion.
Ophidiophile Farms

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