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Posted - 01/07/2009 : 20:46:04
Why hello all out there! i am a newbie on this site and therfore be nice to me!  i am looking into getting a corn snake in the next few weeks and would like some advice.
firstly, is it better to get a hatchlung snake or an adult snake for a beginer like myself or doesnt it matter?!
Secondly, should i buy my snake from a pet shop or a breeder?! im based in north birmingham and was wondering whether there was any breeders in this area?!
i hope to hear from you guys soon!
Daniel
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| cherry-milkshake |
Posted - 08/07/2009 : 11:37:42
oooh, candy cane, good choice! Post up pix as soon as you get him/her  |
| Brookestar |
Posted - 08/07/2009 : 11:18:17
welcome to the forum |
| HannahB |
Posted - 08/07/2009 : 10:50:09
candy canes are gorgeous |
| n/a |
Posted - 08/07/2009 : 09:21:29
thanks hannah ill give that shop a call. i think ive decided on what morph to get...candy cane corn snake! they look stunning! ive read up lots and its just a case of making the final decision on the snake! scary scary! |
| lucifer |
Posted - 07/07/2009 : 22:52:34
Welcome daniel to the forums.
Myself and HannahB got hatchlings as we wanted to see them grow.
I got mine from my local shop as they provide an excellent level of after-care and a lot of advice and pre-vet checks that a lot of shops won't bother with. I fell in love with my little amel as soon as I spotted him.
Hannah went for a breeder as she spotted a lovely little Carolina and got a lot of useful advice, information and service.
If you get a hatching prepare to be patient as they love to hide especially in the substrate.
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| cherry-milkshake |
Posted - 07/07/2009 : 21:45:58
Hi Dan ,
Welcome to the forum from one Brummie to another Haven't come across a good breeder in brum, so if you do find one let me know! All five of my corns have come from three different shops...but my first two came from here:
http://www.prestwoodpetzone.com/reptile-stock-lists.html
They have an excellent specialist reptile department and although it was a few years ago now since I went there, I found their specialist staff to be very knowledgable and helpful, and they usually have a good selection of adult and baby corns. I also found them very helpful over the phone beforehand as well, and when I went back to get my second snake from them I took my yearling with me and they sexed her for me for free! They're based in Stourbridge, a little out of the way for me as I live in Sheldon near the airport, but well worth the journey for the quality of reps they hold and the customer service.
As for a the age you should get, I've had mine from different ages and my first was a baby. They can be a little more tricky to handle etc at first, but more fun and very cute! Make sure you read up as much as poss before you get your snake so you know the basics, and post on here lots for help and advice from a great bunch of experienced keepers and breeders
Hannah x |
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Posted - 07/07/2009 : 18:42:07
well! thankyou very much guys and gals, for your reply very helpfull! i would realy like to get a yearling to 18 months but i am having real problems finding a breeder! does anyone have any ideas of any one even close to the midlands?! i am willing to travel about an hour or so.
thanks again guys!
Dan |
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Posted - 04/07/2009 : 14:34:00
ola and welcome |
| n/a |
Posted - 03/07/2009 : 23:48:24
hello and welcome |
| Budaholic |
Posted - 02/07/2009 : 22:14:58
Hi Daniel and welcome. Agree with GP ^^ little baby snakes can be very skittish and they move like lightning when they want to!
An older, calmer snake will be much more manageable for a beginner. Also, it always seems to be the little pencil thin hatchlings that are escaping! |
| gingerpony |
Posted - 02/07/2009 : 13:17:39
heya and welcome
i'd go for a juvie/yearling/2 year old, much more manageable and more likely to be tame and be in a good feeding routine |
| Ell |
Posted - 02/07/2009 : 09:32:52
Welcome to the forum ^^ |
| janeann10uk |
Posted - 02/07/2009 : 09:24:47
Hi and welcome :-) |
| lee2308 |
Posted - 01/07/2009 : 22:54:04
hi daniel and welcome to the forum,i would personly buy a young snake and you both can get used to each other and it's great to see how fast they grow.If you can find a decent breeder you will find the price a lot cheaper but check them out first. |
| HannahB |
Posted - 01/07/2009 : 21:55:39
me and my oh just bought a hatchling each as we thought it would be a lot more fun as then we can see it grow from a lil baby to a big snakey
plus i think you can get to know the snakes character right from the start and also we like photography so we will be taking loads of piccies to compare from how small they were to how big they get (cz we are saaaad lol) |
| n/a |
Posted - 01/07/2009 : 21:38:10
Welcome, i prefer getting any pets as young as pos as they grow more attached to u i think |
| sexychef |
Posted - 01/07/2009 : 21:01:00
i would go for a hatchling as you get to watch it grow. if you can find a good breeder use them you will get a better price.
oh hi and welcome to the forum. |
| SexyBear77 |
Posted - 01/07/2009 : 20:59:18
Hey Daniel - you should have posted this in the Introductions forum, and more peeps will see it!
Firstly, hatchlings-
Pros- are very cute, more "personal" being that you can "raise" them yourself, and have minimal setup costs because they are small enough to keep in a faunarium for a while before moving up to vivs.
Cons- if you want to breed you will have to wait at least 3 years till they are the right age etc, easier to lose! and will probably require feeding more often than an adult.
Adults-
Pros- big, beautiful adults are a fab addition to your house, they can be easier to handle for novices as they are less "wriggly" and will be able to breed sooner.
Cons- may not have had much handling, more expensive to buy and setup, and can be more daunting for a novice, or other family members or friends who have never lived with a snake.
You ideally want to get your new snake from a reputable reptile shop or experienced breeder. Don't be tempted to buy from a bog average pet-shop, as general standards of care, handling and record keeping may be lower. Ask for a full keeping record for a potential purchase, and take the snakes surroundings in the shop into account too. Dont buy a snake because you feel sorry for it, unless you really feel you can deal with any health and handling issues it may have, and quarantine it from other reptiles you may have.
Hope this helps, and have fun on the forum! |
| cumbrian eejit |
Posted - 01/07/2009 : 20:56:51
Hatching, yearling or adult, that is really up to you, there is really no difference between them imo. As for pet shop v breeders, I would go for a breeder everytime now, having had one from both, I found it hard to get some info from the pet shop compared to from the breeder, also you will generally pay less going to a breeder.
Hope this helps,
Scott. |
