I want one, that isnt dangerous...
2006-07-22 09:58:12 · 14 answers · asked by (((: 4 in Pets ➔ Reptiles
king snakes because they have good dispositions, dont require the special care that some snakes need and they have long lifespans.
2006-07-22 10:42:27 · answer #1 · answered by Eva 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would have to say corn snakes, I have one im partial, the reason i dont say garter snakes is because there are some people allergic to their venom. Some people have suffered some pretty bad bites from a garter snake. Sure you think it doesnt sound so bad, but come on, if you're allergic im guessin it's not gonna sound so good either. Corn snakes I haven't ever seen one bite someone but I know they can, just usually too docile and easily socialized. I hold mine daily and he's only hissed at me once and never ever struck. He's 18 months old now. I would suggest a corn or a king or a rat before I would a garter.
2006-07-22 20:32:01 · answer #2 · answered by izora s 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would recommend a good old culbrid. Milk snakes, rat snakes (often referred to as 'corn' snakes) and king snakes all make fine pets for beginners. They are all relatively small and have very docile, kid-friendly personalities. If you need help selecting one, you can e-mail me at wendi_just_me@yahoo.com for further advice. I am a reptile expert. Ball Pythons are a bit more tempermental than culbrids, and in my opinion are not very pretty. Kings come is a variety of stunning colors and patterns.
2006-07-22 11:11:21 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ball pythons and corn snakes are both excellent choices for a beginner. Both are docile species that do not require massive amounts of space. I own two corn snakes and one ball python and have never had any trouble with the temperment of either.
2006-07-24 06:23:53 · answer #4 · answered by star_momma 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Western hognose snakes, rosy boas, childrens python, corn snakes, kenyan sand boas, kingsnakes, milksnakes, and green snakes all come to mind for beginners. Be sure to use google.com to search for care sheets on each species.
Ball pythons are not good for beginners because they often have feeding problems.
Gartersnakes arnt good for beginners either. Never take one from the wild, wild caught snakes dont adapt to captivity that well and they are often loaded with parasites. Also gartersnakes need a varied diet, in the wild they eat fish, frogs, toads, salamanders, earthworms, and some inland species eat rodents. However you arnt going to find feeder frogs, toads and salamanders in a petstore and they cannot survive on just feeder goldfish and feeder rosy red minnows other wise they will develop thiamine deficiency and die. I have my gartersnake eating prekilled mice and occasionally for a treat i will buy her some feeder fish or nightcrawlers.
2006-07-22 16:44:05 · answer #5 · answered by lady_crotalus 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Corn Snakes are by far the easiest. Any type of Colubrid is good. Corns have the best demeanor though. I've never even heard of a Corn biting anyone. Care for them is pretty easy, check out Kingsnake.com and CornUtopia.com for care sheets, etc.
2006-07-22 10:23:22 · answer #6 · answered by jswllms 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The ball python is widely considered the best snake for beginners. It’s small size and calm demeanor makes it an ideal pet. It is rare for a ball python to grow larger than five feet in length with four feet being closer to the average adult size.
2006-07-22 10:10:22 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Corn snakes. Feed 'em a couple of mice a week and they grow to be from 4 to 5 feet long. I have one and I'm just about to move up to its final cage size, a 20 gallon.
2006-07-23 12:27:01 · answer #8 · answered by picsnap 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can't believe no one has mentioned the garter snake. Easy to find , cheap to feed, don't grow too large (3-5ft), very docile. Although, corn snakes & the lampropeltis family (milksnakes, king snakes, rat snakes) all make great pets for newbies as well as experienced keepers.
2006-07-22 12:02:36 · answer #9 · answered by preacher55 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say a ball python. They are very docile, and do not really feel threatened, ever. They are fun to watch, while eating, and they only need to feed once every couple of weeks. They are not poisonous, and don't really hurt if they bite. But i do not suggest a smaller, or younger one, because they are more susceptible to change, and any change in feeding will hurt them, or kill even. But they are very enjoyable!
2006-07-24 02:09:56 · answer #10 · answered by Justin O 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋