First Snake

[HighFlyer]

Hi All,

I am buying my first snake and have heard conflicting information on what type to start with. The snakes that I, so far, am considering are Corn Snake, Ball Python, and California King Snake. I have a 6yo and an 11yo so child-friendly is very important.

I have heard that the Corn is a best 1st snake but I have also heard that it can be "nippy." So I am concerned about having the sanke near the kids. I have also heard that the Corn is more inquisitive than the Ball.

I have heard that the Ball is more sedentary but can be more tempermental than either the Corn or the King. I have also heard that it bites more than either the Corn or King and that it can have more feeding difficulties. I am a little concerned about the size that the Ball will grow to because of the kids.

I have heard that the King is more friendly and bites less than either the Corn or Ball. I have also heard that size-wise, the King is more like the Corn than the Ball and will only grow to 3 to 4 feet.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks!

HighFlyer