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Originally Posted by Kettennatter
It starts with them being agressive feeders. On one hand it makes them very easy to feed, but you never know when (or what) they are trying to feed on next. The startle response of the kings I've held was also rather well developed. Chances of getting musked while holding them should be considered. Then there is just odd behavior. Mine absolutely loves to crap on me, even when roaming free. This is pretty hilarious on one hand, but the snake scares my wife to no end.
From what I've seen, and my experience is limited, some kings may just be too much to handle for a beginner. (I personally love the entertainment factor.) They are easy to keep and very robust, I give you that.
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I dunno...the crapping thing, I can pretty much attribute to almost any colubrid: western hogs, corns, kings, milks, garters, etc. Although in my experience, its mostly been with hatchlings or WC specimens. Subadult and adult kings that have been handled a little seem to grow out of it. But thats just me, I suppose.
I don't know about the "startled thing" but the strong feeding/aggression is really something I've only seen with CA kings. All the desert kings, speckled and easterns I've had were some of the calmest colubrids I've owned, although ironically, they get larger than the CA kings.
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