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03-14-2007, 11:46 AM
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Snake for a beginer.

I am thinking of getting a Snake. What would a good beginers Snake be, and would would it cost?????

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03-14-2007, 11:48 AM
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Corn snakes are by far the best beginners snakes....and in the US anyways you can get one for as little as $20 depending where you look. Ball pythons are second in my book because sometimes they can be picky feeders. Good luck! Oh and check out our care sheets on either species!
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Milksnakes and Kingsankes I believe would also be good snakes for you.

I donīt know the cost in Spain but here in Portugal (may be similar) you may find a corn, milk or king between 75 and around 150 euros (depending on species, size and pattern)
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And how much would it cost to keep it fed (As I know that he has to eat frozen Rats and stuff)

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Very cheap. I pay 0,79 euros per pinkie/fuzzy.
So, for the time being, 3-4 euros per month
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Corn, King, Milk, or a Keyan Sand Boa. All great to start with. You can get 2 or 3 months worth of food for probably 5 or so bucks. Since they dont grow super fast and dont need super huge food.
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as said previously by other members corns (i have two) milks, and kings are suitable for the beginer, easy to take care hardy enough, corns tend to grow a bit more than milks and kings, but are more docile!

i donīt know the region of spain that you belong, but one of the most impressive reptile stores is in barcelona!

if you are nearby you should try and look out

good luck

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Corns would be first. Red tails second. (Sorry to you ball fans, I do NOT recommend them)
Balls are usually recommended for their price and size, but they have aggression issues compared to the larger red tails as well as feeding issues.
Corns have fangs, though they are recessed in their throats, and are still considered constrictors, just don't go sticking your fingers down there
Red tails get larger, so you have to be prepared for that.
Both are cheap to feed, as juveniles they range from 2-4 dollars a month for me (USA) As Adults Corns stay cheaper (4-6 dollars a month) while red tails go up to 10 -20 dollars a month.
Your largest cost will be your enclosure with any snake you're thinking of. And make sure that is set up correctly, don't be cheap there or your snake won't be healthy.

Good luck.

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Don't forget the cost of its enclosure, as well as any vet bills that may happen if the snake gets sick.

Where are you in Spain? I used to live in Castelldefels, just south of Barcelona. I miss it there.
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I would most definately not recommend a red tail boa to someone as a first snake. They get too big. Many people don't have any idea how large an adult can get. Thats a lot of snake for an inexperienced person to handle.
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