Hello from Kansas

[exwizard]

I agree Carpets are a good species to start with. They are active, attractive and hardy. I also agree Diamonds do require different care than the others. They tend to prefer cooler temps.

Another species to consider is a Dumeril's Boa. They're not that common, are also hardy and attractive and are very docile. I'm not saying this just because I have 7, but rather it's my experience that these guys are fairly easy to take care of.

[shaunyboy]

Originally Posted by exwizard

I also agree Diamonds do require different care than the others. They tend to prefer cooler temps.

^^^^^
also they only require feeding for only 6 months of the year and yearly cooling cycles,both are very important in keeping a Diamond healthy

imo,Diamonds are not a starter carpet

all other carpet sub species i would how ever recommend as a starter snake

easy to keep and a very hardy species

cheers shaun