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EmmaJayne
Hatchling
United Kingdom
109 Posts |
 Posted - 10/01/2011 : 23:41:39
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Right, so my plan was to get a corn snake and then wait a couple of months for my parents to get used to having it around and then start trying to convince them to let me have a royal python, but iv been looking at Cali kings and they are SOO pretty I can't decide if I want a corn or a king as my first snake!
It would be helpful if you lot can give me your opinions and maybe give me some good points and bad point about each snake as a first snake. I know corns are generally recommended gor beginners but I do animal management at college and I am used to handling and feeding all sorts of snakes.
Thanks everyone and sorry for the long post!
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0.0.1 Leopard Gecko - Toby
1.0.0 Crested Gecko - Hector
0.0.1 Banded Cali King - Murray
1.0.0 Pastel Dwarf Boa - Dave
1.0.0 Black Long Haired Cat - Pixie
0.1.0 Grey Tabby Cat - Ariel
2.0.0 Rats - Gizmo and Rocky R.I.P
     
Soon to come:
1.0.0 Very Cute Puppy - Luka
"Humans are so interesting. In this world of infinate wonders
they have managed to invent boredom" ---- Terry Pratchet |
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gmac
The Scottish Admin
United Kingdom
5319 Posts |
Posted - 10/01/2011 : 23:43:45
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| there is only one options KING SNAKE |
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EmmaJayne
Hatchling
United Kingdom
109 Posts |
Posted - 10/01/2011 : 23:45:54
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| LOL I'm actually leaning that way at the moment! And how did I know you were going to say that? :P |
0.0.1 Leopard Gecko - Toby
1.0.0 Crested Gecko - Hector
0.0.1 Banded Cali King - Murray
1.0.0 Pastel Dwarf Boa - Dave
1.0.0 Black Long Haired Cat - Pixie
0.1.0 Grey Tabby Cat - Ariel
2.0.0 Rats - Gizmo and Rocky R.I.P
Soon to come:
1.0.0 Very Cute Puppy - Luka
"Humans are so interesting. In this world of infinate wonders
they have managed to invent boredom" ---- Terry Pratchet |
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gmac
The Scottish Admin
United Kingdom
5319 Posts |
Posted - 10/01/2011 : 23:54:24
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because you know its the only way to go  |
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Oh How Original
Yearling
United Kingdom
591 Posts |
Posted - 11/01/2011 : 00:14:39
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By the looks of the middle cat picture in your DP a snake will be no problem.
Jesus that things got some hellish teeth lol. |
When on the Forums, always be nice, stick to the rules and help when you can.
1.0.0 Normal Royal - Ronald.
1.0.0 Carpet Python - Magic.
1.0.0 Amel Corn - Pendulum.
1.0.0 Anery Corn - Chilli.
0.1.0 Snow Corn - Wormsle.
0.1.0 California King x Mexican Black - Lucy.
0.1.0 Leopard Gecko - Bear. |
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crazy JJ
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
2326 Posts |
Posted - 11/01/2011 : 00:54:18
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king!! and i havnt even got one.. yet.
then once ya got one ya can send me it sorted :D ;) |
2.5 corns 2.0 cali kings 1.0 tange hondo milk 1.0 apricot pueblan milk 1.0 royal (overgrown slug) 0.1 tarantula 1.0 chinchilla chico, 0.1 goldfish tigger 0.0.4 minows 0.2 cats fudge and porsha and 0.3.2 tarantula’s that are my mummys
r.i.p to the lil ones that i and mummy have lost recently |
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lrv2307
Yearling
United Kingdom
863 Posts |
Posted - 11/01/2011 : 05:15:30
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ive just got a king, also got a snow corn
my king is deff a charicter lol, feisty lil booger too lol |
lrv (louise)
Uxbridge, Middlesex
0.1.0 snow - morgana
0.1.0 cali banded king - boudica
0.0.1 crested gecko - galaxy
** wish list**
ghost corn
anery corn
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Invalid User
Account Deactivated
United Kingdom
0 Posts |
Posted - 11/01/2011 : 07:34:31
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I went for a corn first as I heard they were a great starter snake and Nimbus has not disapointed.
I am getting a King next week (fingers crossed) then getting a Royal in a March.
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Kazerella
The Corn Snake Admin
United Kingdom
3093 Posts |
Posted - 11/01/2011 : 09:39:06
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I like both kings and corns.
Corns are definitely the most user friendly, but kings are more entertaining if you can handle a bit of naughtyness from time to time |
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herriotfan
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
5853 Posts |
Posted - 11/01/2011 : 10:54:29
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Where's the problem.....get both. You need them both for your career!!  |
Husband....Very Understanding!!! (Phil)
Son & Daughter (Kevin & Carol)
Granddaughter (Eva)
3.4.0 Cornsnakes Amel (Sidney) Caramel Stripe (Sultan) Amber (Cleo) Carolina (Phoebe) Anery Motley Stripe (Penny) Snow (Lily) Caramel (Holmes)
1.2.0 Royal Pythons(Peeps, Pandora & Pepsi)
1.0.0 Hognose (Hudson)
2.1.0 Dogs (Dillon, Alfie, Ellie)
0.1.0 Senegal Parrot (Peanut)
1.1.0 Bearded Dragons (Bonnie & Clyde)
1.0.0 Crested Geckos (Echo)
0.2.1 Hermanns Tortoises (Ebbie, Rosie & Twiglet)
0.1.0 Guinea Pig (Dolly-Pipsqueak)
0.1.9 Tarantulas (Poppy, Gypsy, Bumble, Insey Winsey, Sonic, Cookie, Raven, Fudge, Titch & Sox)
??? Foster animals
Location: Near Saffron Walden, Essex
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baitman
Hatchling
United Kingdom
113 Posts |
Posted - 11/01/2011 : 10:59:18
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these replies have shocked me...i thought you were all gonna say corns everytime..
what is it about kings that attracts you guys.? |
1-0 ghost (mojo)
1-0 anery corn (eifel)
0-2 amel corn (mona,marshall)
0-1 normal corn (lisa)
0-1 mongrel bitch...(milly)
oh...and dreaming of a pair of blizzards |
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Invalid User
Account Deactivated
United Kingdom
0 Posts |
Posted - 11/01/2011 : 11:04:32
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quote:
Originally posted by baitman
these replies have shocked me...i thought you were all gonna say corns everytime..
what is it about kings that attracts you guys.?
I think Gmac has brain washed eveyone! |
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Kehhlyr
ǝʞɐɔ sǝʌoן
United Kingdom
8173 Posts |
Posted - 11/01/2011 : 12:31:57
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Kings are similar to corns, but a bit more nosier and active (imo). They're a brilliant snake.
For complete novices to snakes I'd say a corn, but if you have some experience then get a king.
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Originally posted by Kazerella
......but kings are more entertaining if you can handle a bit of naughtyness from time to time
Naughtyness from Kings!! Completely unheard of.*
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nixipixi
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
25 Posts |
Posted - 11/01/2011 : 12:54:40
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| NOOOOOOOOO corn definately! yes i am 100% biased but heck! I have been around many different snakes (but never owned until a year ago) and my lil corn is such a lovely person ( I never thought id say that about a reptile!) she even watches tv with me! definately, DEFINATELY a corny :D he he x |
3 Horses (holly, twiggy and beanie) 2 yorkshire terriers (ben and tessa) 23 chickens (theres no way im typing their names!) 2 c0ckatiels (rocky and pepsi) 1 cat (tipsy) 1 crow (paul) 1 chilean rose tarantula (charlie) 1 dumbo rat (splinter) and last but DEFINATELY not least.....1 Rootbeer corn...JYNX! my lil sidekick
SOON TO COME! western hognose
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Benji54
Hatchling
United Kingdom
449 Posts |
Posted - 11/01/2011 : 13:46:19
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hmmm. like everyone has said corns are very hardy and a perfect starter snake. i would say corn, but NOT because their easier to keep but because all snakes are different and i bet wotsit (my biggest corn) could give a king a run for its money in the nosy and mischievious department any day! :)
then again, my first snake was a royal so what do i know!?! |
1.1.0 corns "wotsit" and "biscuit"
1.0.0 Royal "ophion"
0.1.0 Coastal Carpet Python "Serendipity"
1.0.0 Mexican Black Kingsnake "Obsidian"
0.1.0 Bunny Rabbit (?) "truffle"
R.I.P "Prisma Pequeno" |
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gmac
The Scottish Admin
United Kingdom
5319 Posts |
Posted - 11/01/2011 : 16:41:08
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Originally posted by Louise32
quote:
Originally posted by baitman
these replies have shocked me...i thought you were all gonna say corns everytime..
what is it about kings that attracts you guys.?
I think Gmac has brain washed eveyone!
I would do no such king thing well maybe a little bit |
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EmmaJayne
Hatchling
United Kingdom
109 Posts |
Posted - 11/01/2011 : 19:26:29
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Thanks for all the replies everyone, yeah I'm leaning towards a king at the moment, I'm fine with a mischievous snake, it'll keep me on my toes lol
And yeah I would love both but my parents said only one at the moment, so once I have the snake I'm gonna wait a while and then start convincing them to let me have another :P |
0.0.1 Leopard Gecko - Toby
1.0.0 Crested Gecko - Hector
0.0.1 Banded Cali King - Murray
1.0.0 Pastel Dwarf Boa - Dave
1.0.0 Black Long Haired Cat - Pixie
0.1.0 Grey Tabby Cat - Ariel
2.0.0 Rats - Gizmo and Rocky R.I.P
Soon to come:
1.0.0 Very Cute Puppy - Luka
"Humans are so interesting. In this world of infinate wonders
they have managed to invent boredom" ---- Terry Pratchet |
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gmac
The Scottish Admin
United Kingdom
5319 Posts |
Posted - 11/01/2011 : 22:01:22
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quote:
Originally posted by EmmaJayne
Thanks for all the replies everyone, yeah I'm leaning towards a king at the moment, I'm fine with a mischievous snake, it'll keep me on my toes lol
And yeah I would love both but my parents said only one at the moment, so once I have the snake I'm gonna wait a while and then start convincing them to let me have another :P
whatever you decide to get corn or king, they are both very similar in keeping. While I do like my kings I still wouldn't swap my corns for anything. |
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