are milks...

[lizards_rule]

are milks good starder snakes ???
thank you yves

[crimsonking]

While many hatchling milks are jumpy, I think they are o.k. first snakes. Hondurans are notoriously jumpy. Sinaloans, Pueblans, and similar milks are a little better. Definetely stay away from scarlet kings (neonates) for beginner snakes. Pros have a hard time with them.Casual handling will usually tame most others down. You may do better with a strong feeding yearling as they are a little easier to handle. No matter what you choose, learn all you can about the snake(s) you are interested in before you buy. Join a herp club. Ask questions here and wherever else herpers "hang out".
Mark

[Pixie]

I would think a milksnake is a good starter snake but as crimsonking says, if you get a very young one, get ready for them to be a little jumpy and nippy. My little Paco (Pueblan milksnake) is only a few months old (3-4 months) and the first time I handled him he bit me, it didn't hurt at all and was quite hilarious actually! Now he's starting to get calmer and more handlable but he's still fast as a bugger! They're really cute though and don't get too big. Other good choice is a corn snake, they're easier to handle and not as nippy. Learn as much as you can of the species before getting it.

[Lisa]

another good choice is a black mexican king. they are jumpy (and pissy) at first but calm down with handling

[Tim_Cranwill]

I have found my south florida kingsnakes to be very calm. They have a great pattern too.

[Lisa]

the nice thing about kings and milks is that they're usually good feeders, that's what makes them good starter snakes