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 Posted - 07/06/2009 : 22:17:11
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Hello everyone,
I have just joined the corn snake forum, and I am hoping to gain a bit of help and advice!
I am thinking about getting myself a corn snake, it will be my very first snake, and Im a little bit nervous!
I've been told by friends that they're relatively easy to look after, and corn snakes dont mind being handled, but Im not sure where to get one from in the first place!
The local pet shop by me sells baby corns in various colours, but they're all about £100! Is there another place for me to look for a baby?
Any other hints, tips, help and advice would be fantastic, so thank you in advance! |
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gingerpony
Queen Bee
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Posted - 07/06/2009 : 23:14:38
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you could try a breeder, or adverts in the classifieds section on the dark side..........  |
cornsnakes, ratsnakes, bullsnakes, boas and day geckos
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lee2308
The Corn Snake Moderator
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Posted - 08/06/2009 : 00:00:47
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| hi,might help if members knew where you are |
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Kehhlyr
ǝʞɐɔ sǝʌoן
United Kingdom
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Posted - 08/06/2009 : 01:29:11
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Hiya and welcome.
Also have a look at the care sheet on the main page, it gives some info about them that could be handy.
There are also several threads spread about on the forum as well that could give you more pointers.
Likewise, just ask questions.
We all prefer to answer questions to help potential snake owners.
There is one thing you may not be prepared fr though:
They are VERY addictive, it always starts with one.
Likewise, as lee2308 says, where about are you? we have members on here spread all over the place, someone will more than likely be able to recommend a breeder or decent rep shop fairly close.
*moved to Intros* |
-=Kehhlyr - The Resident Loon
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gingerpony
Queen Bee
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Posted - 08/06/2009 : 09:03:35
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quote:
Originally posted by Kehhlyr
*moved to Intros*
oops didn't think about doing that last night.................... *blonde* |
cornsnakes, ratsnakes, bullsnakes, boas and day geckos
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Posted - 08/06/2009 : 09:09:15
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hiya, i got my first corn over three years ago i now have four!! they are lovely to handle and really good feeders i have had no probs with mine, my biggest who is nearly 4years old is 5ft 6, i only paid 40 quid for him and forty for my snowy, but i think it depends also on the colour and obviously size, i think it is better to get from a baby as u can see how they grow and get used to handling, my other half wont go near my big one but is fine with babies, finds them less daunting lol i think they are lovely snakes to have because of their naturequote:
Originally posted by gingerpony
you could try a breeder, or adverts in the classifieds section on the dark side..........
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amel. hiss 5ft6, 4yrs
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Posted - 08/06/2009 : 11:27:04
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OOOPPSSS!!!!
Sorry everyone, completely forgot to tell you where I am! I live just south of Leicester, and my other half lives in Nottingham, so anywhere in between there we can get to pretty easily!
Thanks for the help so far, I definately want a baby one, I held a 3ft one the other day, and that was a little bit daunting!
I think I like the colours of the Amelanistic corn the best (althought I did see a purple and yellow king snake that I thought was really girly, but I've been told no Kings!) |
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Budaholic
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 08/06/2009 : 19:24:43
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Remmy
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Posted - 08/06/2009 : 19:36:17
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Posted - 08/06/2009 : 19:51:05
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Hi and welcome,
I got myself a corn a few days a go, great pet!
first snake aswell, doesnt mind being handled what so ever really docile and tame.
As for prices, im gonna have to say the same as one of the other posts it really does depend on the morph!
Mine was marked up as a common, but its either a Miami or a Hypo (think there both a morph of common) and she was 40 quid.
The black i was interested in was 60 quid and the snow was 45 i think he had a couple of amel's that were 40 aswell not to sure 
But welcome to the forum, great community here and great helpful people.
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Ell
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Posted - 09/06/2009 : 13:51:49
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| Welcome to the forum :) You could try online perhaps if there is no-where near you. I've heard 888reptiles is good ^^ |
 
1.0.0 Normal corn snake - Dusk
0.1.0 Strawberry Snow Stripe corn snake - Dawn
0.1.0 Harlequin Crested Gecko - Stickles
1.0.0 Sable Syrian Hamster - CoCo
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Posted - 09/06/2009 : 18:30:44
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| amels are lovely bright colours i have some pics on here of him, hope u find what ur looking for, and kings ive been told they arent as friendly but im not expert ;-) |
amel. hiss 5ft6, 4yrs
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Kehhlyr
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 12/06/2009 : 12:43:02
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| A lot of snakes are hatching/due to hatch in the next few weeks as well, so you may find prices of some could be cheaper as well. |
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Posted - 13/06/2009 : 06:53:09
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| ola and welcome |
1.0.0 cash snow corn
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Mick
Yearling
United Kingdom
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Posted - 13/06/2009 : 09:04:23
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1.0.0 Hypo Striped Corn (Mojo)
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Flatpack63
Hatchling
United Kingdom
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Posted - 13/06/2009 : 13:31:33
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Hiya and welcome.
Good luck finding the right snake.
Just ensure you get one you are really happy with. It will be part of your life for a long time.
I've been looking for a stripe or a while. Seen a few, but not one I'm totally happy with yet, so I'll just keep looking. |
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dantheman2944
Hatchling
United Kingdom
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Posted - 20/06/2009 : 10:49:23
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