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Posted by Chance on November 25, 2002 at 08:13:13:
In Reply to: Best beginner snake? posted by Amanda E on November 25, 2002 at 06:11:22:
Has anyone been noticing a trend here when newcomers ask questions here they feel the need to put a disclaimer that ends up being half or better of the actual post? I'm assuming they've just browsed the archives and seen how many hot heads are on here. I just think this is really sad. This forum is designed to be a place to learn, but if people are scared to ask something, there's no point to it.
Anyway, as to the question, I agree with Al-Ameen. Copperheads and pigmies would probably make good choices, as would coral cobras (though indeed there is no AV made for them yet, but they aren't considered very dangerous so most people don't worry about it). Copperheads are generally placid and laid-back, but that being said, bites certainly have happened. I wouldn't really recommend a venomoid as a first, because of a number of reasons, i.e. surgery could have been botched...you're not always going to get the best idea about a snake by being able to freehandle it if you decide you want to do that, etc. If it's elapids you like, then after you've kept your first few snakes for a while, you might look into the red spitters (N. pallida). These are beutiful snakes and aren't usually considered lethal. Anyway, hope this helped.
