Whats the best snake?

Question

I'm thinking about getting another snake. I already have a king snake and she is so pretty.... anyway..

I want to know if gopher snakes are good pets and how big they get. And if its albino do you have to change the lighting? I heard albinos have sensitive skin.

I also want to know about the milk snake. Does it get very big and is it a good pet? Can you handle it often? And I think thats all. If you have any additional answers to questions I did not ask, that would be great too.

Answer 1

Red tailed boas are beauuuuuuuuuutiful snakes. But if they are not handeled enough then they can get mean...and think of you as food. But they can be very friendly

Answer 2

I would recommend a corn snake or a ball python. Here is a few info and links about the two snakes. I own both snakes and I personally like both =] So it's up to you and how much you want to spend. But both are really easy to care for and fun to own =]

Some info on ball pythons: They are "docile" but would never recommend to be near children w/out someone watching because ball pythons or get head shy. Any quick movements can scare them so if a child is holding it, please be careful. Ball pythons tend to stay quite small(4-5 feet) so that's why they are considered as beginner snakes. But I'm just going to tell you that they aren't the bestest eaters in the world. Actually they are quite picky(i know i know it sounds bad but snakes can live up to a year without eating) So if there is something in the cage that don't like they probably won't eat. Or if they don't like the way you're feeding them. But they don't tend to bite or strike as often though which is good =] So in summary, The pros- stay pretty small and they are more docile then some others so don't need to be handle daily. Cons- They are head-shy and for the most part horrible eaters.

Care- They usually range from $15-90 depending on where you buy them at. If you buy them at Petsmart or Petco(NOT recommended) then they are about $80-90 but please don't buy them there because most of their ball pythons(well most of their snakes) suffers from respiratory infection. So buying from a local pet store would be your best bet. Or you could buy them from craigslist and usually people on craigslist sells everything(tanks and accessories) for around $100. Lastly if there is a reptile expo near you...you could buy the pythons there too. BUT I will ALWAYS recommend adopting a snake. The cages alone would be around $50-100 depending on where you buy them. Craigslist is your best bet on this one. Food usually cost about $2-3 dollars a week depending on the size of your snake. If it is a baby ball python then maybe just $1 a week. I would also recommend you buying the feeders at a local pet store(it is way cheaper) or at a expo(cheapest) CAGE/TANK- Your best bet would getting a 55 gallon for when they are bigger but if they are a baby then a 20 gallon would do just fine.

http://www.reptilerescueca.org/Ball.html

Cornsnake: They are one of the best eaters I've seen other then king snakes and all that. They don't get to big(around 5 feet) and they are..I guess docile. You do need to handle then daily though just in case. So they would be use to being handle by people. Corn snakes would make an OK beginner snake but I wouldn't recommend children around them because they could squeeze them and most likely kill him because corn snakes have very small bodies. Pros- Kind of docile, excellent eaters, stay small. Cons- Does need to be handle often, not the best snakes to have around kids because of their size.

Care- Corn snake costs around $15-60 depending on what type of corn snake you want. Just a normal one is probably around $10.00 at least my corn snake was. (I already mention about the stores on the ball python's care) A corn snake would probably only need a 40 gallon tank for most of it's life but a 55 gallon tank would be just fine too. And same goes for the food(just like the ball python) You should only feed the snakes once a week.

http://www.cornsnakes.net/care.php3

Hope this could help! And feel free to email me if you have any questions =] I'll be more then happy to answer!

*Adoption saves a wonderful and beloved animal while buying kills an animal in need, what will you chose?*

Answer 3

the best snakes are the ones in the wild, where they all should be left alone.

Answer 4

a dead snake .is the best snake..

Answer 5

The best snake by FAR is the Corn Snake: Here is a small little care sheet.

Get to 2-5 feet long

Are between $20-$200 (depends on the snake)

Only need a 20 gallon tank

Love to be handled

Live 15-20 years

Corn Snakes are over all GREAT snakes. Good Luck! :)

Answer 6

Corn snakes and ball pythons are good.

If you are choosing between gopher snakes and milk snakes, I would go with gopher snakes.

Most subspecies get up to 6-7 feet long, and are usually hardy and easy to handle.

With milk snakes, size and behavior vary widely among the subspecies, but in general they are smaller, more nervous, and more finicky eaters. However, they are still usually good beginner snakes. Research before you buy.

Albinos need no special lighting. I don't provide my snakes with anything more than room lighting, but they do have a heat source.

Answer 7

A ball python is a good snake. They love to be handled. A corn snake likes to be handled, too. I don't know about gopher snakes, but I know my milk snake peed on me every time I held it. Milk snakes are really hard to handle normally, as they are really hyper.  

Answer 8

One that is LEFT ALONE in the wild.

Answer 9

cornsnake