>>I also agree with Terry's suggestions for Asians, but he left one out that might be good for a beginner, the Chinese twin-spotted rat snake (Elaphe bimaculata). This is a small, interesting species which is easy to keep, like a corn snake, and does not need much of a cooling period for pre-breeding conditioning, and can maybe go without. They are fast and somewhat nervous little snakes though, and have a very powerful musk, which might repel some people. It's just one of their endearing qualities for me, though.
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>>-Toby Brock


LOL! That's why I left out the bimacs, Toby. I felt they might be better for a little more experienced keeper, even though I really like them myself, and I know you do too.

How 'bout those bairdi we are discussing in the above strand. I know you keep the Texas Baird's. I think they make a great pet too, if you don't mind a slightly larger snake than most of the species I keep. As far as developing great "pet" species, I think they fall in that category, and they're not as large as the "obsoletus" species.

Regards...TC


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