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Types of pet Snakes

Ball Python
Ball Python

The ball python is a good snake for a beginning snake owner. Growing to a maximum size of 3 to 5 feet, ball pythons are not as large as many of the other constricting snakes that are kept as pets, are quite docile, and are easy to handle.

California Kingsnake
California Kingsnake

California kingsnakes are one of the most commonly kept pet snakes, and for good reason. Meeting kingsnake captive requirements is easy. The California kingsnake is one of many subspecies of the common kingsnake. Kingsnakes range from coast to coast and north to south in all 48 contiguous United States.

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Corn Snake
Corn Snake

Corn Snake Behavior and Temperament. These low-key snakes allow people to handle them and are generally docile. They like to burrow and hide, so a decent-sized enclosure and loose substrate (lining) on the bottom is key. Like most snakes, corn snakes are excellent escape artists, so their enclosures should be secure.

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Gopher Snake
Gopher Snake

Gopher snakes (Pituophis spp.) are probably one of the best kept secrets in the hobby. They come in a variety of morphs, are fairly easy to find for sale, and their prices stay very reasonable. Gopher snake pricing starts at around $50.

Kingsnakes
Kingsnakes

King snakes and milk snakes are beautiful, docile snakes. Milk and king snakes are closely related, both belonging to the genus Lamproletis, and there are several subspecies of both king snakes and milk snakes.

Pine Snakes
Pine Snakes

Here is a list of 5 great beginner pet snakes

Rosy boa
Rosy boa

Rosy Boa (Lichanura trivirgata) The rosy boa makes an excellent pet. It is a manageable size, a hardy feeder, easy to breed, and rosy boas are usually very docile and tolerate handling well. By following the tips in this care sheet, you can ensure your rosy boa can live a long, healthy life in captivity.