Better then a cornsnake?

Syrus · 09-29-07, 01:40 AM

My mom is letting me get a snake for the first time(have owned reptiles for a while now, but this would be my first snake)
She wants me to get a small snake, and I know royal pythons stay relatively small, But she thinks a corn snake is better. From what I have gathered they are about the same length as each other, with the corn snake being a little smaller. I love royal pythons and if the size isn't a winner for my mom what are some other things that could convince her over corn snakes?

Joe · 09-29-07, 02:44 PM

personally I agree with your mother, a corn snake is the perfect starter snake, they can tolerate heat fluctuation better then most boids, humidity isnt really much of a concern and they eat for the most part a hell of alot better then balls, hunger strikes can be pretty stressful on amature snake keepers, corns seem to take to hadling more then balls also, you have plenty of years left to get ball pythons and other choice animals in your future, IMO a corn is a good place to start, good luck and happy herping

LISA127 · 09-30-07, 06:57 AM

I agree that a corn is the best first snake. Besides, they're beautiful!!

viper99 · 09-30-07, 10:16 AM

corn snakes are better begginer snakes they are alot easier to take care of.

Syrus · 09-30-07, 10:29 AM

I want a snake that is slower moving and better at being handled, and this may be wrong, but a corn snake doesn't seem like a snake that would be up for handling like a royal python would. That and I don't want a cage larger then a 40gal, but still want the snake to have as large of a cage that makes them feel comfortable

RIBBIT · 09-30-07, 11:34 AM

I did get a ball python for my first snake but I have around nine years experience with snakes so if you are just starting i would get a corn snake they are a few nice ones what colour snake do you want I could maybe point you towards a nice morph for you.

chu'si · 09-30-07, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Syrus

I want a snake that is slower moving and better at being handled, and this may be wrong, but a corn snake doesn't seem like a snake that would be up for handling like a royal python would. That and I don't want a cage larger then a 40gal, but still want the snake to have as large of a cage that makes them feel comfortable

i have a corn and she handles well if u get a few month old 1 u could handle him/her every day once its settled after a few days .. ive had mine 4 over 2 months now and shes just fine with bein handled as for the cage mines is in a 60cm n a half by 15cm and 15cm n a half high this size will do her 4 another 2 to 3 years u dont need a full sized cage 2 start with i hope this helps here is a pic of my cage my snake is 60cm long so this cage is spaceous and i got the tank 4 £30 with lamp check out ebay for a deal but give it a well good clean b4 u use it

mykee · 09-30-07, 03:42 PM

I'm a ball python breeder, but I would have to agree with the others, adn more importantly your mom. A ball python, for the purposes you mentioned is not a good beginner snake. I would go with the corn. Ball pythons do not handle as well as corns, stress out easily and will go off food; quite stressful for a newbie. Start with a corn, work up to a ball later.

chu'si · 09-30-07, 04:19 PM

soz size o tank is 62cm by 39 by 40cm tall

Syrus · 10-01-07, 06:29 AM

thanks y'all, I am planning to adopt so this will definantely help out when I go to the shelter. What are the is the basic temp, humidity, and cage specs for a cornsnake?

chu'si · 10-01-07, 06:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Syrus

thanks y'all, I am planning to adopt so this will definantely help out when I go to the shelter. What are the is the basic temp, humidity, and cage specs for a cornsnake?

ur welcome i keep mine between 80 and 85 and nite between 75 n 80 go to this web site its fab with all the info Cranwill's Captive Bred Snakes let me know wot type o one u get

Syrus · 10-02-07, 12:29 AM

Yeah, I defiantly want a corn, and I found a breeder right next to me

But this is going horribly off topic, in the future when I do get that ball, I will be back to this section

chu'si · 10-02-07, 03:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Syrus

Yeah, I defiantly want a corn, and I found a breeder right next to me

But this is going horribly off topic, in the future when I do get that ball, I will be back to this section

lucky u findin a breeder so close as for the ball as ur next snake each 2 there own as i love all snakes

u let me know wot kind o corn u choose but post it in the corn forum

PDXErik · 10-03-07, 03:32 PM

I :hart: my ball python, but I'm afraid it is unrequited. I have a sneaking suspicion that it would taste mighty good on the bbq because I think that's what it thinks every time I handle it. Even though I handle it everyday, and I haven't eaten it yet.

My red tails are better at being curious about me and my big cage.

Artemis · 10-14-07, 08:37 PM

The BP is getting a bad rep here. I think BP's are better than cornsnakes, because they are nicer to have in terms of handling than corns, who are much more active snakes. The corn is a good starter snake to start learning the basics of snake keeping, and has less husbandry requirements. But its a totally different experience to work with a ratsnake than a boid. It's like apples and oranges. I enjoyed having both, but I started with a BP because he was easier to handle, a bit less fiesty than the corn, and I felt more comfortable with him. So a BP was a better choice for me personally. You gotta go with what you like. If you really WANT a BP, then get it, because the more interested you are in your animal, the better you will take care of it. A BP needs higher (and regulated) humidity, and appropriate hides (I upturn tupperwares I cut a little entrance into, and line them in spagnum moss I mist for moisture and change every now and again). BP's need those extras and corns dont.

How old are you, if you dont mind telling!?