Top 10 Easiest Pet Snakes For Beginners

Corn Snake: Indigenous to the US, these small snakes are perfect for beginners due to their friendly nature and colorful morphs.

Ball Python: Popular among snake owners, ball pythons from Africa are medium-sized, easy to handle, and come in various morphs.

California King Snake: Known for their calm demeanor, these snakes are ideal for beginners and remain popular in the snake pet community.

Rosy Boa: Docile and tamed, rosy boas are smaller members of the Boidae family, making them suitable for beginners and children.

Gopher Snake: Resembling rattlesnakes, gopher snakes are affordable and popular pets, enjoying basking in the sun and swimming.

Rainbow Boa: Beautiful but shy, rainbow boas require experienced owners due to their size and shy nature, making them unsuitable for beginners.

Cape House Snake: Known for their high reproduction rate and ease of care, brown house snakes are becoming popular among pet owners.

African Egg-Eating Snake: Non-venomous and beautiful, these snakes are ideal for those who prefer not to feed live animals to their pets.

Rough Green Snake: Slender and non-venomous, these snakes are perfect for teenagers and young people due to their manageable size and calm behavior.

Common Boa Constrictor: Despite their size, boas can make good pets with proper care, but they are recommended for adult beginners due to their strength.