customary hello =)

**Minkness** · 12-03-14, 05:18 PM

Hey all!

Name is Logan, I'm a 27 year old 'professional' working hard for all the things I want in life. Such as a small farm one day. =)

I am not new to reptiles by any means. Kind of one of those fearless psychos since I was little lol. Or just stupid...either way, here I am!

My currently collection is mostly Leopard geckos and crested geckos, however I have ALWAYS wanted a snake! I have thought and thought and researched about the 'perfect' snake for me. I love all snakes, even the venomous ones, but have a lifestyle that doesn't allow just any reptile into my life. Nothing too big, nothing venomous, nothing that's too agressive or requires a bunch of extra out side of clean, feed, water, have a nice set up.

So! For my first snake I have decided on a mexican black king. First of all, the all black, iridescent scales are a dream come true (next to black eyed lucistics). They are a medium size with a good temperament and a good eater. Of course each snake is an individual so I am going off of the majority and not the minority of what I have read about them. Also a fan of corns, rats, garters, and redtails. But again...limited life style so I can only have one for now.

I have all ready researched where I will pick up the feeders, how the terarium will look and work, know a herp vet, ect. All I need is the snake now! Whoop!

So, along with my hello, I'd also like to ask for some help. I have called all over locally to see if anyone sells or breeds these black beauties and no one does. So, I have to resort to the internet. I have found a few places but as a beginner in snakes, I would like to ask the knowledgeable community who/where can offer a healthy, handled creature for a resonable price. I have seen them priced as low as 35$ on some forum classifieds, but as much as 100$ on a 'pro' site. My funds aren't exactly limited, but I'll be honest, I don't want to be cheated either. (This has happened to with horses and geckos so I'm weary).

So, a nice online place to find them, ans any extra hints, stories, or whatever else you feel is important to tell me about these amazing critters would be much appreciated!

Looking to preferably have one before christmas, but willing to wait if needed. =)