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[Skinrider3]

Hello Everyone im new to this thing. i wanted to get a snake but i was wondering what would be the best beginer snake that isnt very hard to take care of and that isnt very agressive..... Can u help me?

[thunder]

There are many good beginner snakes. Most kings and milks are very easy, though the hatchlings of some of the smaller species are occasionally a little hard to start, and may be musky in the beginning. Getula are excellent, hardy, and attractive snakes. My favorite subspecies are the Sonora Blacks, Cal Kings, and Speckled Kings. Of those three, the Cal Kings get the largest. Eastern "Chain" kings are also often available. IMO the easiest milks are the Sinaloans, which are big and hardy, and in my experience, less shy than some other milks. I am also a really big fan of mole kings. Corn snakes, in a differenct genus, are also excellent starters, probably the most common beginner snake. If you want boids, Kenyan Sand Boas are easy and docile, along with the Antaresia pythons. A lot of people suggest the ball python, but I think that they are a bit more finicky and their habit of fasting can be frustrating to a new owner. They are also shy and hide often, so they don't make very good display snakes. If you want a larger snake, and really feel that you can make a commitment to a larger animal, Boa Constrictors are wonderful snakes, and are usually quite docile as adults, provided that you give them some attention. Baby BCs are sometimes nippy, but they tend to grow out of it. Hope this gives you some ideas.

[Reticsrule]

first of all, welcome to the forums! as for your question, well i cant explain it much better than thunder did. ball pythons are probably one of the the most common snakes kept in captivity today and they are great snakes IF you dont get frustrated when they dont eat for months at a time. i myself started out with a boa constrictor and they are amazingly cool snakes if you can handle their adult size. the best advice i can possibly give you is, buy whatever snake you choose at a local reptile show. you will get the snake for half the price of a pet store and it will be in better health. good luck with your decision and keep us updated!