New--snake for my son?

[mistersprinkles]

I will also suggest a black milk snake! (As two other people already have). They are less bitey than kings and the fact that you can keep them at a reasonable room temperature makes them much easier to care for (new owners can have a very hard time getting temperature zones correct for a snake). Seriously consider a black milk snake.

They hatch like this


And end up like this

[purplegeyser]

Originally Posted by mistersprinkles

I will also suggest a black milk snake! (As two other people already have). They are less bitey than kings and the fact that you can keep them at a reasonable room temperature makes them much easier to care for (new owners can have a very hard time getting temperature zones correct for a snake). Seriously consider a black milk snake.

They hatch like this
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And end up like this
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ooo i want one of those <3

[EL Ziggy]

Originally Posted by mistersprinkles

I will also suggest a black milk snake! (As two other people already have). They are less bitey than kings and the fact that you can keep them at a reasonable room temperature makes them much easier to care for (new owners can have a very hard time getting temperature zones correct for a snake). Seriously consider a black milk snake.

They hatch like this


And end up like this

If I didn't already have an MBK, I'd be all over that black milk. Now I'm thinking about a snow Hondo.

[sharthun]

Originally Posted by EL-Ziggy

If I didn't already have an MBK, I'd be all over that black milk. Now I'm thinking about a snow Hondo.

Do it! Ziggy! I dig those too!!!

[EL Ziggy]

Originally Posted by sharthun

Do it! Ziggy! I dig those too!!!

I'm pretty sure that snow Hondo is going to be my next purchase, unless you have a better idea. I just want a large colubrid.

[sharthun]

Originally Posted by EL-Ziggy

I'm pretty sure that snow Hondo is going to be my next purchase, unless you have a better idea. I just want a large colubrid.

I like the het tangerine or albino as well.

[Jim Smith]

Sharthun,

Since you're in Texas, I would urge you to contact Don Shores in Dallas before you purchase a Honduran Milk snake. Don has come of the most beautiful Hondos out there, especially his extreme hypos. Photos simply do not do these snakes justice.

[sharthun]

Originally Posted by Jim Smith

Sharthun,

Since you're in Texas, I would urge you to contact Don Shores in Dallas before you purchase a Honduran Milk snake. Don has come of the most beautiful Hondos out there, especially his extreme hypos. Photos simply do not do these snakes justice.

Jim, thanks for the contact,but El Ziggy, is looking to maybe add a Hondo to his collection in the near future.I would have to get approval from the wife again.lol Not good timing at this point.

Steve

[LiL Zap]

Originally Posted by drumcrush

I'd say it can also depend on the type of king snake. But yeah, I had volunteered to do some work at a pet store by my dads, I had to feed the nastiest king they had, he had such a great feeding response, that he snagged himself lol. If you get one as a baby, and handle it An appropriate amount, they should be fine. My mexican black king is a doll, I've had her from a few days old and never bit me once. But I've heard Cali kings can be pretty aggressive, so idk bout that.

You know what? Actually...all the Cali king snakes I've met were snippy haha. I've seen other species that were pretty docile. I should have been more specific.

[EL Ziggy]

Originally Posted by Jim Smith

Sharthun,

Since you're in Texas, I would urge you to contact Don Shores in Dallas before you purchase a Honduran Milk snake. Don has come of the most beautiful Hondos out there, especially his extreme hypos. Photos simply do not do these snakes justice.

Wow Jim, I just looked at Don Shores' site. You're right he has some beautiful snakes. I was most impressed with the ghost honduran and the extreme hypo honduran which I see you already have both of those. You obviously have good taste.