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12-25-12, 01:58 AM
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Re: Best Snake Pets: what are your opinions?
My two faves are boas and kingsnakes, hands down. IMHO, most boa constrictor (ssp.) tend to be slightly more docile than the average getula (ssp.) king, however, the thought of a 6'+, 20 lb.+ animal can be a bit daunting to some. For the above reasons, I've really come to love the mexicana complex kings, the thayeri ssp. (variable, Neuvo Leon) in particular. Beautifully colored, small in size (3' max), generally good feeders, and sweet tempered, I really believe this is one of the most underrated snakes in the pet trade. Great little snakes!
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12-25-12, 02:03 AM
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Re: Best Snake Pets: what are your opinions?
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Originally Posted by Ridge Runner_20
My two faves are boas and kingsnakes, hands down. IMHO, most boa constrictor (ssp.) tend to be slightly more docile than the average getula (ssp.) king, however, the thought of a 6'+, 20 lb.+ animal can be a bit daunting to some. For the above reasons, I've really come to love the mexicana complex kings, the thayeri ssp. (variable, Neuvo Leon) in particular. Beautifully colored, small in size (3' max), generally good feeders, and sweet tempered, I really believe this is one of the most underrated snakes in the pet trade. Great little snakes!
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I'm sorry to ask - I'm sure this is obvious to snake people - but what does "ssp." mean?
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12-25-12, 02:27 AM
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Re: Best Snake Pets: what are your opinions?
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Originally Posted by EmbraceCalamity
I'm sorry to ask - I'm sure this is obvious to snake people - but what does "ssp." mean?
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12-25-12, 02:48 AM
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Re: Best Snake Pets: what are your opinions?
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Oh, thank you. 
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12-27-12, 11:08 AM
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Re: Best Snake Pets: what are your opinions?
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Originally Posted by Ridge Runner_20
My two faves are boas and kingsnakes, hands down. IMHO, most boa constrictor (ssp.) tend to be slightly more docile than the average getula (ssp.) king, however, the thought of a 6'+, 20 lb.+ animal can be a bit daunting to some. For the above reasons, I've really come to love the mexicana complex kings, the thayeri ssp. (variable, Neuvo Leon) in particular. Beautifully colored, small in size (3' max), generally good feeders, and sweet tempered, I really believe this is one of the most underrated snakes in the pet trade. Great little snakes!
RR_20 (Mike)
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Thanks for mentioning thayeri spp, I agree, very underated, Frank
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