First/only snake poll - Page 2

drumcrush · 01-19-15, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Minkness

Drum, I have totally had that idea myself, and thought about getting a lucistic Texas ratsnake. However, after researching other kinds and putting color aside, can't beat a hoggie or garter lol. I have seen pics floating around of a lucistic hoggie, but not seen any for sale yet. Even if they were though, they would be well outside of my price range lol. My fave hoggie morph is the red or axantic supercondas. Loooove me some patternless snakes lol.

Leucistic Texas rat, exactly what I was thinking haha

I'm supposed to be getting a ball python next but I don't know what's going on with the lady I'm getting it from soo if that doesn't work out, I plan on getting a BCI which is what I originally wanted to get next

**Minkness** · 01-19-15, 07:04 PM

Yes, but those Texas ratsnakes have an attitude lol. I would LOVE a black eyed lucey BP and I'm not a huge BP fan, but....yes please! I also like Banana BPs as well lol. And if they weren't venomous, lucistic cobra! Rawr! Lol

Derek1 · 01-19-15, 07:44 PM

Love Texas Rat snakes. Probably has to do where from I live.

I catch wild every year. Just to catch and release, I have yet to keep one though. They can put on a feisty display but they calm quickly as soon as you handle them. And like most species of Colubrids. I can tame an adult wild Ratsnake quickly, juvi's not so much.

drumcrush · 01-19-15, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Minkness

Yes, but those Texas ratsnakes have an attitude lol. I would LOVE a black eyed lucey BP and I'm not a huge BP fan, but....yes please! I also like Banana BPs as well lol. And if they weren't venomous, lucistic cobra! Rawr! Lol

Yeah, I'm not a huge BP fan either. They're too common. But this one is free and the person needed to get rid of it so I'm willing to take it but I guess she didn't need to get rid if it that bad lol

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Originally Posted by Derek1

Love Texas Rat snakes. Probably has to do where from I live.

I catch wild every year. Just to catch and release, I have yet to keep one though. They can put on a feisty display but they calm quickly as soon as you handle them. And like most species of Colubrids. I can tame an adult wild Ratsnake quickly, juvi's not so much.

Lucky. We have black rats here but I never see them-.-

D Grade · 01-19-15, 09:40 PM

I voted for the MBK. It was one of my choices on a very similar poll thread a few weeks ago. I ended up going with a Coastal Phase Black and White Banded Cali King but the reason why is because I could not find a yearling MBK locally and we found our Cali King locally and he's about 6-8 months old which is what we wanted.

If we found an MBK locally around our snakes age with the same temperament ours has, it would have been no question our first snake. However our desired age and temperament was perfectly matched with our little King and we love him to death. You'd be very happy with an MBK, their temperament and shiny black finish are simply unbeatable IMO.

Marshallarts · 01-19-15, 11:14 PM

Hognose snakes are simply the best. Keep in mind I don't own one, but I've done a fair amount of research on them. They've got personally and a small size! On top of that they are absolutely adorable!

sharthun · 01-20-15, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by drumcrush

MBK was my first snake and I do not regret it, I love my girl to death! She is super chill. Join the MBK club!

Another vote for an MBK. Great all around colubrid. Mine is very curious about everything moving in her direction and quite active at night. Very laid back as well.

Guy · 01-20-15, 11:22 AM

Thanks for all of the great feedback. It's very helpful. I'm still a ways from taking the leap, but it's good to get all of this info now.

Marshallarts, I feel the same way about the western hognose. I'm pretty much torn between that and the MBK. Still got time to think about it, though.

Obsidian_Dragon · 01-20-15, 01:32 PM

iirc, western hoggies can occasionally be a little trouble to feed. I don't have one though, just lust from affair. I want one, but got too lazy to finish the DNR wrangling required and got a garter instead.

My MBK has been an easy feeder. He's not as active right now as he used to be, but we've now gotten to the point where if he spots me peeking into his hide, he'll stick his face out as if to say hi.

I know he's really thinking, "mouse?" but you know, I still think it's cute. I'm sure when the weather warms I'll catch him out and about in his viv more often like I used to.

My male garter is flighty as hell, but he's also still young. I enjoy him anyway!