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[Pyrockat]

I shall do, thanks!

[mccabec]

I know this topic is already really over, but i agree with what all you experienced lot are saying.
im a newbie and have been researching reptiles. when i first started researching everything said get a leopard gecko or get a corn snake, but i dont really have any interest in these (no offence to anybody who keeps these) i just percieve them as a bit dull. I do have a genuine interest in king snakes though, but some people have been saying, oh no get a corn, king snakes may bite you. thats the whole point i want something thats interesting
and a bit more challenging than a corn snake and if it bites me who cares, it adds to the learning experience. (btw im also researching kenyan sand boas if anyone can help me out there)
Sorry that went on for a bit.
thanks, chris.

[Scott W]

it really is all down to what you want, then doing the research, finding a good shop / breeder, then choosing a heathy animal and setting it up correctly.

If you do all these then there really aren't many reptiles that a first timer couldn't keep.

It's also always worth trying to get to know someone (internet or 'real life') that already keeps the species so that they can give you some first hand experiances.

I think the main problem seems to be with bad shops advising people on the wrong set ups for poor quality animals wild caught or captive bred, these are destined to fail if not rectified in time.
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[callmechook]

We started keeping snakes only this year, we had a corn first as I like them and so do the children, then we got a rehome rat snake that worried me a little as I wasn't sure whther I'd be ok with aa snake with a little more attitude. I was in love with Royals but decided to wait a while until trying them, again after the feeding etc problems that can arise. HOWEVER, we ended up with a pair of CB Royals that needed some TLC. They shed and feed beautifully, are very confident for the species and enjoy a cuddle. I personally would echo Peter's advise and say do loads of research before getting them, in the right setup they are no harder thn any other snake you just need to bear in mind that they are timid and needs lots of security and plently of time to themselves. If you can get the scardey snake idea fixed then you can't really go wrong, I just assume everything I do could stress them and treat them accordingly. Also getting on a Forum like this, hooking up with other Royal keepers and asking lots of questions is a sure fire way to end up with a healthy happy snake that you can enjoy for many years. Good luck with looking for your new baby (Jerry Coles sold some snakes to my mother, I've seen his qualiy and its well worth every penny hon ) xxxxxxxxxxxxxx

PS. The Rat snake is still with us, is now huge and is a complete puppy lol she's not nippy and loves to meet new people )

[callmechook]

And Scotts advice etc etc (don't want to get told off for ignoring them )

[rankindude]

i think with a well started captive bred animal possibly a lot older than hatchling of upto near sub adult size would suit a beginner
i have royal pythons and haven't had a problem with any except a very bad experience with them when i first got my first royal pythons but i think with the right guidance and research as well as space,time and understanding any animal is possible not just royal pythons