Snakes Available at Evolution Reptiles
Corn Snake (Pantherophis guttatus)
Keeper Level: First‑Time Keeper Suitable for: First‑time reptile keepers through to experienced keepers.
Corn Snakes are one of the most popular pet snakes thanks to their calm nature, reliable feeding behaviour, and straightforward care requirements. They thrive in well‑ventilated enclosures and adapt well to a variety of setups, including bioactive environments. Their manageable size, gentle temperament, and strong feeding response make them an excellent choice for anyone starting their reptile‑keeping journey.
Price: From £99.99
Care Tags: Easy husbandry • Strong feeder • Stable temperament • Excellent for regular handling • Bioactive‑friendly
Royal Python (Python regius)
Keeper Level: Confident Beginner Suitable for: Confident first‑time keepers through to experienced reptile keepers.
Royal Pythons are gentle, slow‑moving snakes with a calm temperament, making them a popular choice for keepers who prefer a relaxed, steady species. They do require consistent humidity and can occasionally be selective feeders, but with the correct setup they are rewarding and dependable animals. Their shy nature and preference for secure hiding places make them ideal for keepers who enjoy creating stable, well‑structured environments.
Price: From £339.99
Care Tags: Humidity‑sensitive • Shy temperament • Occasional fussy feeder • Best handled occasionally • Bioactive‑friendly with correct humidity
Western Hognose Snake (Heterodon nasicus)
Keeper Level: Developing Keeper Suitable for: Confident first‑time keepers through to experienced reptile keepers.
Western Hognose Snakes are small, characterful colubrids known for their dramatic bluff displays and distinctive upturned snouts. They thrive in dry vivarium setups and are generally easy to care for, though some individuals can be selective feeders. Their quirky behaviour and manageable size make them ideal for keepers who want something a little different without needing advanced husbandry skills.
Price: From £119.99
Care Tags: Easy husbandry • Full of character • Unique behaviours • Best handled occasionally • Terrestrial
Baird’s Rat Snake (Pantherophis bairdi)
Keeper Level: Confident Beginner Suitable for: First‑time keepers with confidence through to experienced reptile keepers.
Baird’s Rat Snakes are calm, beautifully coloured snakes with a reputation for being excellent feeders and very manageable to keep. They are active and inquisitive, making them engaging to watch, yet they remain gentle and easy to handle. Their straightforward care needs and reliable feeding behaviour make them a fantastic choice for confident beginners wanting a slightly more active species.
Price: £149.99
Care Tags: Strong feeder • Active • Easy husbandry • Good for regular handling • Terrestrial
Russian Rat Snake (Elaphe schrenckii)
Keeper Level: Developing Keeper Suitable for: Confident beginners ready for a larger snake through to experienced keepers.
Russian Rat Snakes are impressive, robust colubrids with striking patterning and a bold, curious nature. They grow larger than many common beginner species, so they require a spacious enclosure and enrichment to thrive. Their care is still straightforward, and they are typically strong feeders and good handlers, making them ideal for keepers ready to step up to a larger, more active snake.
Care Tags: Large enclosure required • Active • Strong feeder • Good for regular handling • Terrestrial
Spotted Python (Antaresia maculosa)
Keeper Level: Confident Beginner Suitable for: First‑time keepers with confidence through to experienced reptile keepers.
Spotted Pythons are small, manageable Australian pythons with a calm temperament (babies can be defensive, so a confident handling is important) and simple care needs. They are excellent feeders, adapt well to a variety of setups, and stay compact as adults, making them ideal for keepers who want a python without the size or humidity demands of larger species. Their gentle nature and reliable behaviour make them a superb choice for confident first‑time keepers.
Care Tags: Easy husbandry • Strong feeder • Small adult size • Good for regular handling • Semi‑arboreal
- Spottted Python Care Guide
- Email info@evolutionreptiles.co.uk to join our waiting list
Species We Regularly Stock
If you are looking for a particular species, you can join our waiting lists by emailing info@evolutionreptiles.co.uk to be notified as soon as new animals arrive. Stock changes throughout the year, and some species sell quickly, so joining the list is the best way to secure the animal you’re hoping for.
If you’d like advice on choosing the right species, or want to check future availability, get in touch with our reptile care team. We’re always happy to help you find a snake that suits your experience level and setup.
Honduran Milk Snake (Lampropeltis triangulum hondurensis)
Keeper Level: Confident Beginner Suitable for: First‑time keepers with confidence through to experienced reptile keepers.
Honduran Milk Snakes are vibrant, eye‑catching colubrids with a bold pattern and active nature. They are strong feeders and adapt well to terrestrial setups. Their inquisitive behaviour makes them engaging to watch, and with regular handling they become calm and manageable. A great choice for keepers who want a colourful, lively snake with straightforward care needs.
Care Tags: Strong feeder • Active • Easy husbandry • Good for regular handling • Terrestrial
- Honduran Milk Snake Care Guide
- Email info@evolutionreptiles.co.uk to join our waiting list
Sinaloan Milk Snake (Lampropeltis triangulum sinaloae)
Keeper Level: Confident Beginner Suitable for: First‑time keepers with confidence through to experienced reptile keepers.
Sinaloan Milk Snakes are known for their striking red, black, and white banding and reliable feeding behaviour. They are active but generally gentle, making them suitable for confident beginners. Their care requirements are simple, and they thrive in well‑ventilated terrestrial enclosures. A colourful, rewarding species for keepers wanting something visually impressive without complex husbandry.
Care Tags: Strong feeder • Active • Easy husbandry • Good for regular handling • Terrestrial
- Email info@evolutionreptiles.co.uk to join our waiting list
Pueblan Milk Snake (Lampropeltis triangulum campbelli)
Keeper Level: Confident Beginner Suitable for: First‑time keepers with confidence through to experienced reptile keepers.
Pueblan Milk Snakes are beautifully patterned, manageable colubrids with a reputation for being excellent feeders. They are active and curious, yet settle well with regular handling. Their care is straightforward, making them ideal for keepers who want a visually striking species with dependable behaviour and simple husbandry.
Care Tags: Strong feeder • Active • Easy husbandry • Good for regular handling • Terrestrial
- Email info@evolutionreptiles.co.uk to join our waiting list
California Kingsnake (Lampropeltis californiae)
Keeper Level: First‑Time Keeper Suitable for: First‑time reptile keepers through to experienced keepers.
California Kingsnakes are hardy, adaptable snakes with a curious, active nature. They are strong feeders and thrive in terrestrial vivarium setups. Their manageable size and reliable behaviour make them excellent for beginners, while their bold patterns and lively temperament appeal to experienced keepers too. With regular handling they become calm and confident.
Care Tags: Strong feeder • Active • Easy husbandry • Good for regular handling • Terrestrial
- California King Snake Care Guide
- Email info@evolutionreptiles.co.uk to join our waiting list
Mexican Black Kingsnake (Lampropeltis getula nigrita)
Keeper Level: Confident Beginner Suitable for: First‑time keepers with confidence through to experienced reptile keepers.
Mexican Black Kingsnakes are sleek, striking snakes with a glossy jet‑black appearance. They are typically strong feeders and adapt well to terrestrial enclosures. Their temperament is calm with regular handling, and their care needs are straightforward, making them ideal for confident beginners wanting a visually unique, reliable species.
Care Tags: Strong feeder • Easy husbandry • Calm temperament • Good for regular handling • Terrestrial
- Mexican Black King Snake Care Guide
- Email info@evolutionreptiles.co.uk to join our waiting list
Brazilian Rainbow Boa (Epicrates cenchria)
Keeper Level: Advanced Keeper Suitable for: Experienced and advanced reptile keepers.
Brazilian Rainbow Boas are stunning, iridescent snakes known for their vibrant colours and high humidity requirements. They are strong feeders and generally calm, but they need precise environmental control and a spacious enclosure to thrive. Their sensitivity to humidity and temperature makes them best suited to keepers with solid husbandry experience and the ability to maintain stable conditions.
Care Tags: High humidity • Sensitive to environmental changes • Strong feeder • Large enclosure required • Best handled occasionally
- Brazilian Rainbow Boa Care Guide
- Email info@evolutionreptiles.co.uk to join our waiting list
About Our Range of Snake Species
We supply a huge range of diverse snakes, in a range of different colours, sizes and patterns. Our staff are all snake experts and are available to provide information on all aspects, such as diet, housing, lighting and much more. Contact us for more information.
Our snakes require a great deal of care and attention. As such, our reptile experts have created extremely useful care sheets and guides on how to care for your pet snakes. If you're just starting off with your first pet snake, you might want to read our corn snake care sheet.
For any snake owners who may need advice or help with their pet's skin shedding, read our guide.