should i get one?
tell me about them.
could i walk around with it on my neck
(no, im not buying it for show, i like holding snakes)
are they nice?
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they stink
observations from the site:
"This snake did not appear very physically active. It did not move much. I noticed how shiny the skin appeared and the small head size relative to the body. The kingsnake is a very docile reptile and it is very easy to keep it in captivity. Due to this fact these snakes are frequently bred and sold to the public. There have been some cases where some Kingsnakes have been captured from the wild and sold to consumers. I disagree with this act simply because wild animals that are used to their natural habitat and freedom should not be captured and caged. "
you could try but with any other snake you should handle with care one day it can snap and land one on your neck.
Don't you know?
No, you should not because you haven't a clue and obviously have no interest in making the effort or doing the work to find out.
Let a wild animal stay out in the wild. Don't encourage the breeding of such by creating a market for them. Captivity is not nice for a wild creature.
Why should WE "tell you about them." This is YOUR homework! You have to make the effort to educate yourself about them. It's obvious you are not really interested in doing it properly or responsibly.
Domestic animals require enough care. Are you financially able and responsible enough to do the right thing and take a snake to a vet? Can you afford to re-create another environment in your home? What about electricity costs for heat and/or light? Will you make the effort to read up about them and "do your homework" before you run out and make this spur-of-the-moment purchase? (obviously not) Remember, this is a lifetime commitment. What if you: go off to college, get a new job, lose the job you have now, get married, have a baby, need to work a second job, have a roommate that objects, have other pets that would create a problem, the snake has babies, etc. Have you thought this fully through? (I doubt it.) We don't want to read about you coming onto Answers asking for home remedies because something is wrong with the snake and you are too cheap to take him/her to the vet, thus the snake suffers. If you don't know your own mind and have to ask strangers about what to do, then you are obviously not ready.
They usually grow between four to six feet which at this point they are considered fully grown. live from 15 to 20 years in captivity but have been known to live longer. most commonly black and white banded, however yellow bands are recorded in some subspecies, with a checkered stomach and black eyes. Kingsnakes usually shed 4 to 6 times a year and are considered "harmless". Should you get one? Honestly I think a cornsnake is a better "first" snake. Can you walk with it around your neck? You can walk with any snake around your neck as long as you AND the snake are comfortable with it. My husband walks with his milks, corns, boa's and pythons around his neck. Of course the milks and corns are quicker when they move but you've always got to be aware of what your snake is doing. Kingsnakes like milksnakes "musk" when frightened, excited or agitate. And if you've ever been "musked" by a snake I doubt you'd want to run out and purchase one. My husband has 2 milk snakes both musk every time he picks them up, when THEY are done being handled and so forth and it STINKS I can not stand it therefore I chose not to even associate myself with musking snakes.
However I strongly encourage you to do your own research about this snake or any other you wish to own. Would be like someone asking about Pitbulls and people answering that only had good things and good experiences with them. Then you buy one and it rips your head off.
Your snake wont have babies unless its mated. However females produce eggs during mating season. If those eggs are not ferterlized they are reabsorbed into the body. IF they are not reabsorbed they become "egg bound". I read your edit you said you were 14. Its best your parents also be comfortable with the pet you choose they are a lifetime investment and although most snakes only eat once a week someone still has to buy the food and drive to the store. I wish you the best
BTW we have a 14yr old terminally ill daughter a 14 month old son, Im raising my 17 yr old and 16yr old nephews as well as a 7 yr old SD. We have 3 dogs, several birds and several horses so having other animals and kids in the home does not always interfer with the care someone can give an animal doesnt interfer with how we care for them. As for if you have a room mate that objects when your older because these animals do live a long time, find one that wont object its that simple..
Kingsnakes make excellent pets, but a bit squirmy to have around your neck, if you want something like that look more at the ball pythons.and no matter which one you pick make sure to do some research and find out what kind of care it will require..you can find caresheets for most types of snakes online..
I work at a petstore. They tend to be one of the more vicous snakes that we have. They pretend to act like rattle snakes and shakes their tails(though no sound) and strike. You have to makes sure you ask whoever you buy it from to let you handle it first. They tend to also get a little meaner when they are hungry.
Makes sure you get one that is captive bred if you plan to handle it
As for food they eat mice. For captive breed frozen is usually safer. They are more expensive that way.
Besides that they are like most deset snakes. Keep warm, heating light, aspen bedding, etc etc
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