New snake owner here, My name is Carissa :)

[Jinxygirl]

Hello everyone just wanted to introduce myself :) I'm Carissa and this is my baby cornsnake Jinx! I'm new to owning a snake but so far everything is going good tomorrow is her feeding day and she is about 23 inches long and almost an inch at her widest point. I am very fond of her. Also, is she an ultramel? I am thinking she is but would like a more experienced opinion. Thanks!! :o

[Concept9]

Good morning and welcome. :)

[smy_749]

Welcome to the forums!

[Lankyrob]

Welcome, she looks like mine that was sold as an Amelanistic http://www.ssnakess.com/forums/elaphe-guttata-guttata/85904-profile-kevin.html

[Mark Taylor]

Hi and welcome.

[rocknhorse76]

Welcome.....I'm new here as well :-)

[sarah22992]

Yay! A corn snake person! I havent looked super hard for corny people on here but the majority seem to have pythons ( which is cool I have those too) or boas. She could be an ultramel. I am not experienced enough to say yes or no. She does seem awfully bright but there are variations in many amelanistic strains. I mean extreme reverse okeetees are amels as are sunglows both are just bred for certain volors. ultra and ultramel are used to brighten colors and is a totally differentbgenetic effect. Im new to the site so I dont have anyone to refer you to here but vmsherp.com and cornsnake.net have been invaluable online resources for me and are also great places to add to your collection if you evet want more. You may also try cornsnakes.com a forum for cornsnake lovers and ownera.and see if anyone there has a better opinion on your jinx' genetics.

[Cor8et]

Welcome Carissa Sarah & Rocknhorse


Lovely looking Corn :cool:

Sarah have you looked in here ?
Elaphe Guttata Guttata - sSNAKESs : Reptile Forum (http://www.ssnakess.com/forums/elaphe-guttata-guttata/)

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[Donnie]

Hello and welcome
There are quite a few of us with corns :)

[Trent]

hi and welcome!

[h3h]

Welcome to the community!

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[Jinxygirl]

Yay! A corn snake person! I havent looked super hard for corny people on here but the majority seem to have pythons ( which is cool I have those too) or boas. She could be an ultramel. I am not experienced enough to say yes or no. She does seem awfully bright but there are variations in many amelanistic strains. I mean extreme reverse okeetees are amels as are sunglows both are just bred for certain volors. ultra and ultramel are used to brighten colors and is a totally differentbgenetic effect. Im new to the site so I dont have anyone to refer you to here but vmsherp.com and cornsnake.net have been invaluable online resources for me and are also great places to add to your collection if you evet want more. You may also try cornsnakes.com a forum for cornsnake lovers and ownera.and see if anyone there has a better opinion on your jinx' genetics.

Yes, I am very interested in cornsnakes. Once this little girl is old enough I plan on starting some breeding projects with her. Also thankyou for the websites and suggestions :)

[infernalis]

We call that "albino" they are commonly sold as "albino" because the only pigment lacking is the black.

I have one the same colour.

[Pirarucu]

Welcome aboard!

[sarah22992]

Yes, I am very interested in cornsnakes. Once this little girl is old enough I plan on starting some breeding projects with her. Also thankyou for the websites and suggestions :)

That is what I am working on too. If you.are serious about breeding.corns id definitely either.find a copy of don soderbergs book or email him if you have questions. He has been an invaluable resource to me.
I have two males right now. I know youre supposed to get your girls first but I saw them and couldnt resist. Im on the look out for ideal females for them. I dont.think I will do more than.two or three pairs initially until I make sure I have a big enough market for them. I would like to breed more than.that but if I dont have places for babies to go I cant be stuck with.too many lol.
Well cool. Your corn is lovely and I wish you best of luck in your endeavors and congrats on your new pet!

[smy_749]

There is no market for corns. The market is saturated just like leopard geckos and beardies.

[sarah22992]

You have to make sure you can get them homes. I assure you there are people willing.to buy corns. No they arent high dollar like pythons but there are.people willing to buy them. But no, corn snakes are not something you breed for money. If the sole purpose for breeding any animal is money then you shouldnt be breeding. Breeding corns for.me is just because I like the snake itself and genetics fascinates me. They are easy to keep, good tempered, beautiful little snakes with a seemingly endless amount of colors.
That is why I want to breed corn snakes. And when I meant a market for I just meant I needed to be able to make sure I could find homes for them.

[Mark Taylor]

I would buy a corn I have 1 and it's the only one I handle regular great first snake for any enthusiast.

As far as breading them I probably wouldn't but someone has to.:)

[sarah22992]

I love my two. I love the colors. Im in touch with the lady who runs poppycorns.com (she hasnt updated the site in awhile) and im talking to her about getting some.of her ridiculously pink coral starburst snow and working with them. Her lavenders are fantastic also.