are they easy to keep? what do they eat...are they easy handled? any info would be greatfull as OH would like one...do they cost much to keep? xx

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and theres my real life babys,ellie and meisha...
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also what about western hognose snakes and desert king snakes? what would be best for frst time snake owner?

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one of my many new online adopts

Pet's name: princess

and theres my real life babys,ellie and meisha...
and loads more!!!!

I'd say for a first time snake keeper, either get a corn snake or a royal python.
I got a royal and they're absolutely lovely

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Corn Snakes and Royal Pythons are recommended for begginers to snakes as they are both docile and hardy species.

I personally own corns and think they're lovely

You do have to be aware that reptiles in general need more specialised care than mammals, such as correct temperatures (one side of the enclosure for the snake to warm up and one to cool down) the correct humidity (too dry can create shedding problems and too moist and cause respiratory problems) etc so make sure to do plenty of research before purchasing one so you both have happy lives together

Generally speaking they are easy to keep, snakes are carnivores so eat mice, the size of the mouse depends on the size of the snake. Depending where you get the snake from they are easy to handle, snakes from petshops however are not so easy to handle as the snake lives in isolation away from human contact most of it's time there so I'd recommend getting from a reputable breeder if you do get one Initially the cost of getting everything together can be a little pricey i.e. the vivarium, hides, heatmat, stats, waterdish etc.. but the cost of living isn't that expensive.

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we got corn snakes they are so lovely and easy to keep

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anybdys know any breeders in aberdeenshire? scotland?

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one of my many new online adopts

Pet's name: princess

and theres my real life babys,ellie and meisha...
and loads more!!!!

Have to agree corns are a brilliant beginner snake.

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Thanks Deborah.

try looking on Reptile Forums UK - Care, Pictures, Classifieds & More

there pretty helpful xx

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corn snakes are the best snake for a beginner but can grow to five foot in lenth females are generaly smaller the feed on pinkie mice every 3 to five days almost any sites do them like triple 888 reptiles and exotic pets