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jamie6125
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 09/09/2010 : 20:26:29
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Hi guys ive been a member on the cornsnake forum for a while and am quite experienced. just fancied broadening my horizons with a king snake.
just wondering what would be the best type as it will be my first king snake. are they as tame and placid as corns? and any tips on heat etc will be apreciated as i want to get my care spot on as info on the net is misleading. i havve a family and we all love our snake collection so any tips will be great.
many thanks
jamie
dog-molly
corn snakes
charcoal-rex
albino/snow-albie
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dog-molly
corn snakes
charcoal-rex
albino/snow-albie
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Kehhlyr
The Resident Loon
United Kingdom
511 Posts |
Posted - 09/09/2010 : 20:56:55
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The care for kings is nearly exactly the same as corns, a couple degree higher temp but that's about it really.
Kings are great little snakes, they can be a bit more feisty than corns to start with and at feeding times, but I think that's part of what makes them appealing.
As for what type to go for, it's purely preference.
I'd say either a cali king or a mexi black. However if you'd like to add a bit more colour to them then maybe a milk snake as they have a much wider range or colours/patterns.
I cannot tell you a great deal about milks myself I'm afraid as I've not had one before, but I'd imagine someone may be able to fill you in with them. |
-=Kehhlyr - The Resident Loon
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lee2308
Kingsnake Forum Admin
United Kingdom
1609 Posts |
Posted - 09/09/2010 : 22:36:51
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| hi and welcome to the forum,i agree with the above,once you get one king theres no going back. |
1.0 dumeril boa,0.1 bci boa,1.0 royal python,1.0 mbk kingsnake,1.0corn,1.2 chinese water dragon,0.0.1 bearded dragon
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bluerain
Hatchling
United Kingdom
270 Posts |
Posted - 11/09/2010 : 13:22:01
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I"d agree with a Callie on your first choice of King...They come in so many colours and patterns now, you are bound to find one you like.
As said, they can have a bit more spunk when young (Callies are always hungry)...But..Thats all part of the fun! |
Lots of Milks!! Few Royals, corns, Rosie Boas and Childrens Pythons. One Bci, and one Irian Jaya Carpet! |
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Gmac
TKS Grumpy Scots Admin
United Kingdom
754 Posts |
Posted - 11/09/2010 : 19:05:48
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Welcome to the forum,
Cant add to whats been said above though other than agree. the only advice i think i can give you is get one.  |
9.6 Corns, 1.0 Bci, 2.1 Royals, 1.1 king snakes, 0.0.1 milksnake, 1.1 black rat snakes, 1.2 Beardies, 1.0 shovelface
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Kehhlyr
The Resident Loon
United Kingdom
511 Posts |
Posted - 12/09/2010 : 01:00:05
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Originally posted by Gmac
Welcome to the forum,
Cant add to whats been said above though other than agree. the only advice i think i can give you is get one.
That is useless advice Gmac, I'm sorry.
Do you really think that 'get ONE' is right????
We all love our single king that we have, oh wait........ I have 3.  |
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SOME OF MY ANIMALS
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bluerain
Hatchling
United Kingdom
270 Posts |
Posted - 12/09/2010 : 21:31:44
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Haha!"...Too right!
Get one...Then...Watch the addiction grow!!! |
Lots of Milks!! Few Royals, corns, Rosie Boas and Childrens Pythons. One Bci, and one Irian Jaya Carpet! |
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Gmac
TKS Grumpy Scots Admin
United Kingdom
754 Posts |
Posted - 13/09/2010 : 00:28:38
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Originally posted by Kehhlyr
That is useless advice Gmac, I'm sorry.
Do you really think that 'get ONE' is right????
We all love our single king that we have, oh wait........ I have 3.
i apologise and throw myself at the mercy of the forum sheriffs, I should have listened to the voices saying one is ever enough.  |
9.6 Corns, 1.0 Bci, 2.1 Royals, 1.1 king snakes, 0.0.1 milksnake, 1.1 black rat snakes, 1.2 Beardies, 1.0 shovelface
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lee2308
Kingsnake Forum Admin
United Kingdom
1609 Posts |
Posted - 13/09/2010 : 21:42:26
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quote:
Originally posted by Kehhlyr
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Originally posted by Gmac
Welcome to the forum,
Cant add to whats been said above though other than agree. the only advice i think i can give you is get one.
That is useless advice Gmac, I'm sorry.
Do you really think that 'get ONE' is right????
We all love our single king that we have, oh wait........ I have 3.
Thats a bit harsh,you gave good advice GMac dont listen to him lol |
1.0 dumeril boa,0.1 bci boa,1.0 royal python,1.0 mbk kingsnake,1.0corn,1.2 chinese water dragon,0.0.1 bearded dragon
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Kehhlyr
The Resident Loon
United Kingdom
511 Posts |
Posted - 14/09/2010 : 00:54:44
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| But only one??? |
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jamie6125
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
7 Posts |
Posted - 17/09/2010 : 22:35:19
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thanks guys how severe is the musking and and does it subside. im looking at hognoses too?
thangs guys your legends
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dog-molly
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Gmac
TKS Grumpy Scots Admin
United Kingdom
754 Posts |
Posted - 17/09/2010 : 22:57:10
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i have found that my older cali girl has pretty much stopped musking she is under a year old, and she will only musk if i manage to catch her unaware, My hatchling hasn't musked yet.  |
9.6 Corns, 1.0 Bci, 2.1 Royals, 1.1 king snakes, 0.0.1 milksnake, 1.1 black rat snakes, 1.2 Beardies, 1.0 shovelface
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any king advice welcome
