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Hello from Kansas
Hey everyone, I'm Sam from Kansas. I'm not new to reptiles, having owned one bearded dragon that very suddenly passed away this summer. While I loved my beardie (Jessica/Jess) more than anything else in the world, I didn't really feel that a lizard was my perfect fit for a herp.
I've always loved reptiles and amphibians and I am looking into getting a snake. A couple years before I got my beardie, I looked into every single reptile and amphibian on this earth that would be available for a beginner reptile. My parents were never a huge fan of reptiles, so that further made my task of owning a reptile ever so more difficult. I feel like I'm rambling and making a fool of myself so I want to ask a few questions.
1. I know everyone says that corn snakes/ball pythons/milk snakes are the best starter snakes. I feel that these snakes are rather generic (sorry if I offended anyone), and I don't like generic. Are there any other snakes that make good starters?
2. Are FWC's, boiga dendrophila, or western hognose snakes good starters? I doubt the first two, but have heard good things about the third.
3. I also have looked into Jungle Carpet Pythons, and I have heard a LOT of different opinions on their experience level needed for successful care. What are your opinions over this snake?
4. How do I increase my find percentage when out field herping? What equipment do I need to help? I've never really went out on an expedition before, but would like to sometime.
I think those are my four main questions for now. Some feedback would be much appreciated. Thanks, and I'm so glad to be here on the forum!
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