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08-12-12, 12:40 AM
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someone to discuss...
hi my names kelley. im new to the site and im considering getting my first snake! i have 8 frogs currently, ive owned a bearded dragon, turtles, fish... many things but never a snake! ive always been intrigued by their beauty and i would like to get some info before deciding on one. thanks. 
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08-12-12, 06:29 AM
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Re: someone to discuss...
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08-12-12, 06:34 AM
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Re: someone to discuss...
Welcome to the forum!!
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08-12-12, 07:17 AM
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Lord of the Dums
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Re: someone to discuss...
Welcome to the forum.
IMO if youre looking to get into snakes for the first time, your best bet would be a Corn. They are active, friendly, hardy, make great eaters and overall just fun to have. Nothing else beats them for first time snake keepers.
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08-12-12, 07:37 AM
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Re: someone to discuss...
do you know anything about scarlet kingsnakes? i love how vibrant their colors are and they stay relatively small from what ive read. i would like something docile but im not sure if i would be able to get that out of a small snake like that..? also a snake that will NOT bite is a big must have quality for me.
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08-12-12, 07:47 AM
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Lord of the Dums
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Re: someone to discuss...
Kings are a bit more iffy when it comes to their temperament. While some are docile, a lot are not. Again if you want something that will stay relatively small and is not likely to bite, that points to a Corn as well. They do come in a wide variety of colors and are also inexpensive as well.
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08-12-12, 07:52 AM
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Re: someone to discuss...
sounds cool. im looking at images now to get an idea of the different types thank you for the lead!
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08-12-12, 08:36 AM
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Lord of the Dums
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Re: someone to discuss...
Some of my favorite Corn morphs are the different varieties of Bloodred.
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08-12-12, 09:02 AM
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Re: someone to discuss...
Hello and welcome. I would agree that a corn is a great 1st snake to own (i have 3, soon to be 4 and no. 4 will be a bloodred). You may find this link helpful in choosing the morph you want or it may make your decision harder as there are so many to choose from
Corn Snake Morphs - The Definitive Guide • Ians Vivarium
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1.1 Corns (Anery Stripe, Amel) 1.0 Rootbeer 0.2 Jungle Carpet Python 0.1 Caramel Coastal Carpet Python 1.0 Zebra Jungle Carpet Python 1.0 50% Diamond Zebra Carpet Python
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08-12-12, 12:56 PM
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Re: someone to discuss...
wow, great link you sent me to donnie! thanks so much! what variety!
the bloodreds are beautiful as well exwizard... plenty of pics in the link donnie sent me.
yes, this will be a difficult decision... donnie, if you get your blood red anytime soon i would love to see pics!
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08-12-12, 01:20 PM
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Re: someone to discuss...
If you scroll to the bottom of this link you will see the one I am 99% going to get. Just got to prise my wallet open and get it
P guttatus _ 2012 Available • Ians Vivarium
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08-12-12, 01:22 PM
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Re: someone to discuss...
I think when buying a first snake budget can also be an important consideration.
How much are you spending on the snake? Have you considered its enclosure?
How will you heat it ? If you haven't purchased yet consider this. Build the enclosure with heat and heat control ( extremely important and often overlooked) based on the needs of your future animal FIRST! Before you buy.
If you want cheap. Yes a corn is cheap and easy to care for. If you have enough money to get a nice snake viv such as a Boaphile ,Vision , or here in Canada a Powerhouse and you can get heat tape with a thermostat ( and please buy a thermostat for whatever you get) then you may wish to consider a Royal Python or any other good first snake.
Confused? Most people buy a snake and toss it in an aquarium(which is meant for fish not snakes) and then as problems arise with eating and shedding they realize they need a better viv and thermostat controled heat. So save yourself any trouble and get a perfect habitat first. Then the snake. This will make care way way easier and you will enjoy your snake way way more.
What to get? = What do you want it to do?
Easy to handle and small:
Corns, kings, royals, ect. Royals need humidity control but corns and kings are very hardy and easy to maintain
Little bigger more work but still a beginer snake:
Most boas, carpets , actualy there are many kinds that fit this.
Ask tons of questions , we have tons of answers.
Welcome to the zoo!!
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08-12-12, 01:59 PM
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Re: someone to discuss...
donnie, she is beautiful!! i sure hope you can get her!
terranut, no worries, price is not much of a boundry for me when it comes to the actual habitat part. i would like to find a lower priced snake, but i go all out when it comes to their enclosures (maybe a little bit over board). i love all of my little friends
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08-12-12, 03:17 PM
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Re: someone to discuss...
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08-12-12, 05:25 PM
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Abracadabra Holmes
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Re: someone to discuss...
Welcome to the forum! Corns are great first snakes as everyone else has mentioned and they come in tons of morphs.
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