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Xitania
Snake Mite
Malta
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 Posted - 03/12/2009 : 11:39:38
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I Have the opportunity to get a King snake male, a bit over a year old.
Im not that experienced with snakes yet. Do u think it is a good idea to get him. He is lovely but I'd rather get some advice first.
Are they difficult to keep ??
Here is a picture of him
http://www.maltapark.com/item.asp?ItemID=564081 |
Anerythristic Corn Snake - %Cole%
Okeetee Cross Corn Snake - %Shady%
King Snake - %Cyrus%
2 dogs - %Monty% and %Mexie%
and my precious friend and partner Thoroughbred cross - %Xitan% |
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Posted - 03/12/2009 : 12:13:04
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They are great snakes, need slightly warmer temps than a Corn but everything else is pretty much identical.
They have a reputation of being a grumpy, nippy snake but it is not always the case. They are certainly a more confident snake and will definitely make it clear when they do not like something but they are not always nippy.
My King is far more active than my Corns so i get to see it exploring more, it is also a big softy and lets me tickle its chin quite happily.
They do rattle their tails more than Corns, plus they musk when they feel threatened... all of this will stop in time though. |
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Xitania
Snake Mite
Malta
35 Posts |
Posted - 03/12/2009 : 12:44:15
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Sounds like a small challange. Im going to see him tonight and Im soo excited about it.
Thanks for your help BIO im already a bit more confident :) |
Anerythristic Corn Snake - %Cole%
Okeetee Cross Corn Snake - %Shady%
King Snake - %Cyrus%
2 dogs - %Monty% and %Mexie%
and my precious friend and partner Thoroughbred cross - %Xitan% |
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lee2308
The Corn Snake Moderator
United Kingdom
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HannahB
The Corn Snake Moderator
United Kingdom
5491 Posts |
Posted - 03/12/2009 : 13:41:34
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looks really nice 
iv just got a king and hes lovely - got a right cheeky character and is usually out and about most mornings..plus hes a burrower so its fun trying to see him bury all 4foot of himself  |
2.0 Normal Royal Pythons - Q and Little One
1.0 Chihauhaun Mountain Kingsnake - Simba
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gingerpony
Queen Bee
United Kingdom
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Posted - 03/12/2009 : 21:44:44
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as others have said, very similar to corns in husbandry requirements but tend to come with a little more attitude........check out www.thekingsnake.co.uk if you haven't already  |
cornsnakes, ratsnakes, bullsnakes, boas and day geckos
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gingerpony
Queen Bee
United Kingdom
10455 Posts |
Posted - 03/12/2009 : 21:45:41
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| and they don't come in as many different morphs as corns but still plenty of variety to choose from |
cornsnakes, ratsnakes, bullsnakes, boas and day geckos
Location:Leeds/York/Selby area |
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Xitania
Snake Mite
Malta
35 Posts |
Posted - 04/12/2009 : 09:41:32
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| Ahh im so tempted to buy it. Is 40Euros a good price for a King snake? |
Anerythristic Corn Snake - %Cole%
Okeetee Cross Corn Snake - %Shady%
King Snake - %Cyrus%
2 dogs - %Monty% and %Mexie%
and my precious friend and partner Thoroughbred cross - %Xitan% |
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lee2308
The Corn Snake Moderator
United Kingdom
3348 Posts |
Posted - 04/12/2009 : 10:53:29
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Originally posted by Xitania
Ahh im so tempted to buy it. Is 40Euros a good price for a King snake?
sounds about right for shop price,but dont know what the prices are like in malta,i always say if you like it and can afford it then the price is ok |
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King Snake?? Yes or No?? Please Help
