I second the Black Milk Snake motion

Posted by Doug T on February 20, 2002 at 10:06:20:

In Reply to: costa rica black milksnakes are nice posted by dave f on February 20, 2002 at 06:47:42:

They are half the price or less, and are even easier than indigos (they thrive at room temps) to keep but very similar in appearance.

Often folks describe them as a "Poor Man's Indigo" which I think is wrong (Black tail cribos get that title). I think they are better described as the "Ultimate Milk Snake". It sounds like you are new to snakes so black milks are probably a better snake for you to work with anyway.

DT

: : I meant boids*

: they are nearly solid black as adults, they have a nice shine, are not shy and are easily held, and eat just as voraciously as any indigo.

: oh, they are also the largest of all milksnakes, and i have a feeling they are larger than any kings as well. i think the largest one topped out at over 7 feet long!

: they are a really neat snake, though i do like my indigos more.

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: They are half the price or less, and are even easier than indigos (they thrive at room temps) to keep but very similar in appearance. : Often folks describe them as a "Poor Man's Indigo" which I think is wrong (Black tail cribos get that title). I think they are better described as the "Ultimate Milk Snake". It sounds like you are new to snakes so black milks are probably a better snake for you to work with anyway. : DT : : : : I meant boids* : : they are nearly solid black as adults, they have a nice shine, are not shy and are easily held, and eat just as voraciously as any indigo. : : oh, they are also the largest of all milksnakes, and i have a feeling they are larger than any kings as well. i think the largest one topped out at over 7 feet long! : : they are a really neat snake, though i do like my indigos more.

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