10 best and worst snakes to have as pets

[Herpguy55]

Anyone no the ten best and ten worst pet snakes to own acording to the book "An Owner's Guide To The A Happy Healthy Pet Snake" by Lenny Flank, Jr. Hope you enjoy.

Best

1.)Corn Snakes (Elaphe guttata)
2.)Rat Snakes (Elaphe species)
3.)King Snakes (Lampropeltus getulus)
4.)Milk Snakes (Lampropeltus triangulum)
5.)Garter Snakes (Thamnophis sirtais) and Ribbon Snakes (Thamnophis sauritus)
6.)Pine and Bull Snakes (Pituophis melanoleucus)
7.)Ball Pythons (Python regius)
8.)Rosy Boa (Lichanura trivirgata)
9.)Rainbow Boa (Epicrates species)
10.)Red Tail Boa (Boa constrictor)

Worst
1.)Any Venemous Snakes
2.)Any Wild-Caught Snakes
3.)Reticulated Pythons (Python reticulatus)
4.)Bermese Pythons (Python molurus bivittatus)
5.)Anacondas (Eunectes murinus)
6.)Green Snakes (Opheodrys species)
7.)Hog-Nose Snakes (Heterodon species)
8.)Water Snakes (Nerodia species)
9.)Ringneck Snakes (Diadophis punctatus)
10.)Racer Snakes (Coluber constrictor)

Now the question is who has more on the worst than the best list...lol [img]modules/Forum/images/smiles/icon_lol.gif[/img]

I know I plan on gettin some off the worst list [img]modules/Forum/images/smiles/icon_rolleyes.gif[/img] [img]modules/Forum/images/smiles/icon_wink.gif[/img]

Thanks
Kody Miller
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[BWSmith]

Worst:
Rainbow Snakes
Mud Snakes
Queen Snakes

I would never keep anything off othe worst list.................... [img]modules/Forum/images/smiles/icon_lol.gif[/img]
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[BWSmith]

And I think it may be more appropriate to list the best and worst "beginner" snakes.
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[Bry]

I agree with most of the listings, but I have some questions about a few of them. I'm not trying to start a flame war, but putting in my perception of some of these species. Are they listed according to temperaments, ease of care, or what?

I do agree that rat snakes of the Elaphe obsoleta variety generally make good pets due to temperament, ease of care, and hardiness. But some get quite large (for a beginner), and some are not exactly known for their huggable temperaments, i.e. Texas Rat snakes (E. o. lindhermi). What about the Asian rats of the Elaphe genus? Are they as lovable and cuddly as corn snakes?

As for the Pituophis, don't forget the gophers. [img]modules/Forum/images/smiles/icon_smile.gif[/img]

Rainbow boas do have fairly good temperaments, but their care needs more attention than others. Keep in mind a lot of beginners think that you can simply toss a snake in an aquarium, give it water, feed it once a week, and it'll be happy. Such isn't the case with rainbow boas.

Why are hognose snakes on the list of worst snakes? Is this due to their mild venom and their amphibian/lizard diets? Otherwise, their care isn't too complex, and they're not known for biting.

Oh yeah, don't forget the rock pythons.

Why are hots on the worst list? BWSmith keeps them. That means I can too. [img]modules/Forum/images/smiles/icon_wink.gif[/img]

Bry
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	Corn Snake The Corn Snake or Red Rat Snake (Elaphe guttata) is a species of Rat Snake.

[herp_chick]

I do not agree that Ball pythons are good beginner snakes, for the simple reason that they go off feed for long periods of time, which can freak out a beginner, or make them think, if I offer it live, maybe it will eat. Then, if it does happen to eat live, you have a mindset that "their snake" WON'T eat frozen/thawed, r prekilled.
BTW, I USED to have the book these lists came from, I have since thrown it away, as it was full of Crap.

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[deadboy]

i dont agree with the general term "Red Tail Boa". I mean i think that BCI are generally easy to take care of, but all others require more care that a beginner isnt usually ready for, such as BCC, BCO, ect.
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	Boa Constrictor Constrictor Red Tail Boa Constrictor (Boa constictor constrictor). Refers to "true" red tail boas such as the Guyana and Suriname locales.

	Boa Constrictor Imperator Boa Constrictor (Boa constrictor imperator). Most common is the Colombian Boa.

[RevMojo]

BP's oughta be on both lists


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[Bry]

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I agree with ya, Rev. I was gonna say the same thing. However, I figured since he put 'all wild-caught snakes' on the worst list, I figured the wild-caught ball pythons fell under that, while captive-bred balls should be on the 'best snakes' list, IMO.

Bry
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[Blackwidow_woman]

&gt;&gt;I do not agree that Ball pythons are good beginner snakes, for the simple reason that they go off feed for long periods of time, which can freak out a beginner, or make them think, if I offer it live, maybe it will eat. Then, if it does happen to eat live, you have a mindset that &quot;their snake&quot; WON'T eat frozen/thawed, r prekilled.
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Herp Chick, i totaly agree with you on that..!! [img]modules/Forum/images/smiles/icon_cool.gif[/img]

&gt;&gt;Rainbow boas do have fairly good temperaments, but their care needs more attention than others. Keep in mind a lot of beginners think that you can simply toss a snake in an aquarium, give it water, feed it once a week, and it'll be happy. Such isn't the case with rainbow boas.
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Bry,, you got that one right on the money way to many people dont realize that rainbow boas need diffrent husbandry than say a corn snake or a ball python.. [img]modules/Forum/images/smiles/icon_wink.gif[/img] [img]modules/Forum/images/smiles/icon_cool.gif[/img]
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