Reptile Forum, Reptile Classifieds - CaptiveBred

claire · Posted: Thu Jan 18, 2007 9:35 pm Post subject: hello! please be nice !

Hi every one ,i have been lurking here for a while and you all seem such nice people ,so i decided to join Laughing

my name is Claire and i have a bearded dragon called Gizmo and a leopard gecko called Dingleberry.
I am hoping to buy my first snake pretty soon what would you recommend?
i am thinking royal or maybe a king snake?, your opinions are welcome ! Wink

luv Claire

MJ · Posted: Thu Jan 18, 2007 9:37 pm Post subject:

Hi Claire,

Welcome to Captivebred Cool

First snake hmmmm Royal or a king hmmmm research both and see what you prefer Wink

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claire · Posted: Thu Jan 18, 2007 9:44 pm Post subject:

thank you ,i have researched both but cant make up my mind Confused

was hopeing for some info from some one who had kept both and could give me comparisons with them ie tempremnt ? and handling which is easier?

Rickeezee · Posted: Thu Jan 18, 2007 9:52 pm Post subject:

Hi Claire love the names of your herps. I am not a snake person but Pete Parrot is I am sure he will offer sound advice. Welcome to the forum! Rick
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Peter Parrot · Posted: Thu Jan 18, 2007 9:54 pm Post subject:

Hi Claire. Welcome to captivebred.

Plenty of people here to help you. I have kept both, and still do keep a few kings of various types. Kings are a perfect first snake in my opinion. They come in so many diferent colours and patterns, and whats more naturally!

King`s eat their heads off and it`s not often you hear of them having feeding problems. All mine except for one grumpy old male florida king are a pleasure to handle, though they are often nippy as young animals. They are a very easy snake to care for and won`t break the bank either.

Royals can be kept by first timers, as long as one does their research thoroughly and buys a healthy animal that is feeding well from a reputable breeder there should be no problem.

Enjoy the forum. Cool

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claire · Posted: Thu Jan 18, 2007 9:54 pm Post subject:

Thank you Rick ,i shall await the arrival of Peter Parrot!
is that you in your avatar? Laughing

claire · Posted: Thu Jan 18, 2007 9:58 pm Post subject:

WHOOPS

you were qiuck peter ,posted while i was still typing!
thanks for that i am thinking king myself,such a vareity to choose from though,i will have a little more of a read and see what one i fancy Confused

kroakykaren · Posted: Thu Jan 18, 2007 9:59 pm Post subject:

Hi Claire welcome to the forum Very Happy

Love Karen
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claire · Posted: Thu Jan 18, 2007 10:00 pm Post subject:

thank you karen Razz

love claire

Rickeezee · Posted: Thu Jan 18, 2007 10:09 pm Post subject: