These Snakes are probably the best beginner snakes to start with. They have a calm nature, enjoy being handled and are easy to keep and maintain.
Bairds Rat SnakeElaphe bairdi
Bairds Rat Snakes vary in from 3 to 4.5ft in length. Babies are grey with black markings, as they grow and mature there colouration changes to a grey orange background colour.
Californian King SnakeLampropeltis getula californiae
Californian Kingsnakes range in colour morphs from black and white striped or bands to chocolate, lavander, albino and many more. They are one of the best first snake species to own as a beginner.
Common KingsnakeLampropeltis getulus
The Common Kingsnake has a glossy black background colour with chain like rings. They vary in size from 39 to 78 inches, some adults may reach a length of 82 inches.
Corn SnakePantherophis guttatus guttatus
The Corn Snake has to be the best beginner pet snake there is to own. Available in a range of different colour morphs makes choosing exciting. They are easy to care, maintain, feed and like to be handled.
Everglades Rat SnakeElaphe obsoleta rossalleni
Everglad Rat Snakes reach an adult length of 3 to 6ft. Adults and babies vary greatly in colouration and pattern.
Florida KingsnakeLampropeltis getula floridana
The Florida Kingsnake is an ideal species for beginners as they seldom bite. They reach an adult size of between 36 to 48inch and vary in colour.
Great Plains RatsnakeElaphe gutatta emoryi
The Great Plains Rat Snake or Emorys Rat Snake as it is also known grows to a length of 24 to 42 inches. They are light gray or tan in color, with dark gray or brown blotching along the body.
Grey Banded King SnakeLampropeltis alterna
Grey Banded Sankes grow to an adult size of 20 - 36".
Grey Rat SnakeElaphe obsoleta spiloides
The Grey Rat Snake have a light coloured background with dark dorsal saddles. They can be found from Florida to Mississippi in America.
Mexican Black KingsnakeLampropeltis getula nigritus
Mexican Black Kingsnake are just that, all Black. They make an ideal beginner snake, however, do need regular handling when young.
Red Mountain Rat SnakeElaphe porphyracea laticincta
Red Mountain Rat Snakes are small, reaching 3 to 4 foot when adult. They inhabit the mountain areas of Sumatra and Malaysia.
Texas Rat SnakeElaphe obsoleta lindheimeri
The Texas Rat Snake is a medium snake reasching an adult length of between 4 and 5 foot, some adults have been know to reach 6 foot.
Texas Rat Sankes are often considered to be one of the meanest snakes alive (by Texans). Captive-raised specimens that are handled regular
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