Reptile Forum, Reptile Classifieds - CaptiveBred

jacqueline · Posted: Thu May 12, 2005 2:11 pm Post subject: starter snake

what is the best snake to start off on as a first timer

Scott W · Posted: Thu May 12, 2005 2:43 pm Post subject:

Hi, with out doubt, a young corn snake. Preferably at least 18" so that it's big enough to take handling.

Plus you have a massive variety of colour morphs to choose from.

jacqueline · Posted: Thu May 12, 2005 4:07 pm Post subject:

i dont want some thing with huge fangs just some thing thats ideal to learn as a starter not a big costrictor.My neighbour has a rainbow boa shes nice but i dont trust it for me.How much can i get that snake for scott roughly.
Hey i checked out the pics you took when you and your g/f went out.Great pics.What camera did you use?The quality was great Very Happy

Scott W · Posted: Fri May 13, 2005 8:16 am Post subject:

you should be able to pick up a corn from £15 - £50 depending on colour morph and size. They have very small teeth and are quite unlikely to bite anyway. click on www.reptileclassifieds.co.uk and enter corn snake in the Keyword search.

I would keep away from any of the boids as a first snake.

The camera was a Canon EOS 20D with a sigma 105 macro lens.

ribrob · Posted: Sat May 14, 2005 11:14 pm Post subject:

hey im new to snakes an i jus bort a snow cornsnake 4 £50 white an pink wid red eyes jus a babey lovly snake harmless aswell!

955i · Posted: Mon May 16, 2005 1:15 am Post subject: Starter snake

You could also consider a Rough-green snake. They are quick but easily hand tamed and only eat insects. I brought my son one as his first snake and he has had it years now with no problems

laney · I'm new here... Joined: 26 Aug 2005 Posts: 1

hi all we have bought a anerythristiccorn snake his name is moysie cos he is kinda blue coloured.he is our first reptile. pet shop owner i chester is great help .he is a yearling so he is feeding ok we bought a 4ft viv with everything he could need to be very happy chappy. any hints or tips would be great. thanks in advance lorraine. xx

smifffy · I've settled in... Joined: 24 Sep 2005 Posts: 21

What pet shop did you use in Chester, I went into a place called Contact Pets yesterday in Balcon and found them really helpful. Have you any other suggestions as my son is looking for a leopard gecko from Christmas.