which snake?

Question

I am now wondering what would be a better snake.
I have kept wild garder snakes for a while when we go to my cabin up north but then I let them go cause there wild.


Now I am deciding which pet snake would be best !!!


What do you think , should I get a Cal. king snake
or a corn snake?

Answer 1

I would say a corn snake very low maintanance.

Answer 2

I used to work in the Reptile House at a prominent zoo and I've had snakes all my like so I know what I'm talking about. The most important thing is to make ABSOLUTELY sure the animal was raised in captivity. Both species you mentioned are good pets. There are many species of King Snakes that are quite beautiful and make great pets. The Corn Snake gets larger than most King Snakes and makes a great pet too. The Corn Snake is a type of rat snake and, unlike the Garter Snakes you've had, eats mice or small rats. King Snakes eat mice too. If you get a good eating snake you will be able to feed it "dead" rodents. If you "have" to feed it "live" mice, make absolutely sure you watch the snake until it eats. Do not leave the rodent in with the reptile for more than an hour or so. If it does not eat the mouse after that, remove it and wait for another week before trying to feed again. Snakes must have fresh water at all times, but can go a long time without food. I took care of a huge African Rock Python at the zoo that went an entire year without eating, then started eating again, and he was perfectly healthy. A snake with a live rodent in the cage "unattended" can be bitten and actually eaten by the rodent and the snake will do nothing to stop it because their pain tolerance is so high. So be watchful when you feed it. If you have any other questions let me know and I'll help you all I can.

Answer 3

Corn snake- they are the best pet snake in the world!! In my opinion, obviously. They have the most colour and pattern mutations of any snake (and this will draw u in BIG-time. U'll get one, then end up with hundreds) Look up albino amelanistic corn, or candy cane corn, or green spotted snow corn....
www.iansvivarium.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk is a great site for learning about all the different morphs.
I have met and held a calafornian king snake before, and although it was okay, it didn't seem like it particularly liked you. It would strike at you if you didn't know how to take it out of its tank confidently, although generally they are quite chilled out.
Corns are better though. Why not look in the classifieds for an adult one. With them, they're easier to hold, unlike babies that are tiny,quick and have yet to be tamed. They'll probbaly feed no problems, right from the start, and corns are known for being non- aggressive, and great to handle. They are quite flexible in that they can take variations in temperature if you're not very experienced, or are in the process of getting their vivarium 'perfect.' They won't die if the heat mat wasn't on, they just prefer it warm, and will digest food better if its warm.
They're also easy to breed if you get into that.
Good luck!!

Answer 4

From personal experience and from expert opinion, I would go with the corn snake. Corn snakes and Ball Pythons make the best first snakes. I hope you are able to have a successful experience with your snake(s)!

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Answer 5

King snakes tend to be more aggressive. For a beginner snake, corn snakes are usually best.They eat well, they aren't very nippy, they get to a decent size, have many different colours and patterns, and don't require too much in terms of maintenance.

Answer 6

I think a corn snake...they are cheaper to care for.. I use to have a Burmese Python..omg..that thing grew and grew...went from feeding it domestic rats to ...well larger animals..couldn't take it any longer..I'd go with the corn snake, they have personality.

Answer 7

id say a corn snake so easy 2 keep

Answer 8

The only snakes that I have known to be remotely good pets are boa constrictors. But you have to feed them rodents each week, and take special care of them. Never asked if the snakes enjoyed being pets. I used to catch garter snakes, but could tell that they did not enjoy captivity, so of course let them go. Some lizards seem to enjoy being pets.

Answer 9

corn snake

Answer 10

corn snake is a safer choice and easy to get