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Vince_the_snake
Yearling
United Kingdom
553 Posts |
 Posted - 18/10/2013 : 18:43:32
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I'm going to ask my Mum about getting another snake (already have 1 corn) and I'm not sure wether to ask for another corn (different morph) or a different species, like a king snake, or Royal Python.
Opinions?
(Note-I'm personally very interested in the royal python)
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eeji
The Morph Master
United Kingdom
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Donnie
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
3215 Posts |
Posted - 18/10/2013 : 19:40:13
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If you want to look at an empty viv all day and get really frustrated for a few months every year while they won't feed then get a royal. King snake would be much more interesting to keep IMO. Make sure you have a good look at all the other species available before you make your decision as there is a lot of choice of great snakes to keep (carpet pythons spring to mind  ) |
1.1 Corns (Anery Stripe, Amel) 1.0 Rootbeer 0.2 Jungle Carpet Python 1.0 Zebra Jungle Carpet Python 1.0 50% Diamond Zebra Carpet Python |
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SilverWings
Yearling
United Kingdom
740 Posts |
Posted - 18/10/2013 : 19:47:01
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| Our king is a grumpy bugger, and we hardly see her. They can musk too and it stinks. The royal is a sweetie when she's not trying to bite XD They have far bigger teeth than corns, I've had nips from the corns and the tai beauty but wouldn't fancy a bite from her. |
2.2.3 Corn snakes; Red, Rosie, Liana, Checkers, Luna, Diego, Snowman
1.0 Taiwanese Beauty Snake; Aleron
1.0 Green Anoles; Doug
1.0 Greyhound; Lee |
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Vince_the_snake
Yearling
United Kingdom
553 Posts |
Posted - 18/10/2013 : 20:17:46
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| So maybe another corn? What morphs do you like in particular?(already got an anery) |
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Murphy123
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
46 Posts |
Posted - 18/10/2013 : 20:30:38
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| Av got three royals and they haven't even tried to bite or even strike at me but every snake has it's own personality, it's true you don't see them much but it's a personal choice on your part, have a look around and get what you really like. |
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Moppet
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
3315 Posts |
Posted - 18/10/2013 : 20:52:54
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If you like royals, then maybe look into getting a royal. They're very placcid snakes normally and don't do a whole lot of...well anything really. Hence the nicknames slug and petrock. However they can be funny eaters, making owners worry for a few months a year.
What about a house snake? Smaller than corns and a bit quicker moving sometimes, such awesome little snakes imho. Males stay really quite little which your mum might prefer to a larger snake 
There's some gorgeous corn snake morphs to choose from. Have a look on here and see which ones catch your eye as everyone is different and my favourite morph might not be one you like http://iansvivarium.com/morphs/species/elaphe_guttata/ |
2.4.0 Corn snakes
1.0.0 horse
0.1.0 Golden retriever
1.4.0 Guinea pigs |
Edited by - Moppet on 18/10/2013 20:55:25 |
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Vince_the_snake
Yearling
United Kingdom
553 Posts |
Posted - 18/10/2013 : 21:12:01
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| Though aren't some of the more extravagant morphs more expensive? I love the house snake btw so cute! |
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Vince_the_snake
Yearling
United Kingdom
553 Posts |
Posted - 18/10/2013 : 21:16:02
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| Hmmm.. asked my mum about the snakes. She said no saying you don't need another snake and when I move out (I'm only 12) she doesn't want to be left with two snakes. Any counter-arguments or is it a lost cause? |
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eeji
The Morph Master
United Kingdom
4335 Posts |
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Vince_the_snake
Yearling
United Kingdom
553 Posts |
Posted - 18/10/2013 : 21:24:38
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That's what I'd do! But I guess I'm lucky to have one snake anyway,
plus Vince is the best snake ever![citation needed] |
Edited by - Vince_the_snake on 18/10/2013 21:25:12 |
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ScaryVonHayleystine
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
1773 Posts |
Posted - 18/10/2013 : 22:14:26
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Bairds rat snake! Gooo for one!! hehe you know you want to after this video ;D
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43dG2xAVXnM |
Albino Addiction ... <3
0.1.0 - Creamsicle Cornsnake (Mo)
1.0.0 - Bubblegum Snow Corn (Gabriel)
1.0.0 - Lavendar 100% Het Hypo Corn (Ezra)
1.0.0 - Bairds Rat Snake (Lazarus)
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scottishbluebird
it is all my fault
United Kingdom
8403 Posts |
Posted - 19/10/2013 : 02:34:45
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HOGNOSE!!!!!!! And to calm the Haters, call it Dave!!
I do like royals, often go to see my OH sister, hers has such a great nature, they have just got another i have to see yet, a butter called Stork lol |
     
0.1.0 Corn - Kellogs
1.0.0 Hognose - Storm
0.1.0 Staffy - Lyla
1.0.0 Spaffy(staffy x springer)-Spyro
1.0.0 Ferret - Peanut R.I.P
0.1.0 Crestie - Fudge. Wish List - Pygmy hedgehog. Tropiocolotes |
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smart bunny
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
5091 Posts |
Posted - 19/10/2013 : 09:21:58
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Personally, although the first 2 snakes we got were corns, we since discovered loads of species out there which we also love! So I'd say, do more research, see if there are any other species out there which catch your interest. Snakes live a very long time, and until you are moved out and settled in your own home you don't know that you will be able to house them. I can totally understand your mum not wanting you to get a houseful of snakes just for you to leave to go to uni or whatever and leave them for her to look after!
I'm sure if you do a LOT of research, come up with another particular snake which you would REALLY like and just ask every now and again, I'm sure a future Christmas or birthday present may be in a snakey form. But you have to prove to your parents with your first snake that you are not going to just get bored of them after a few months or a year or so (this is exactly what happened with my son, but that was different as I wanted a snake in the first place so was more than happy to take over when he lost interest and would not have bought one in the first place otherwise - plus he's younger than you ;) ), so expect to wait for a fair while (and if they give in sooner then that's a bonus ;) ) |
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Vince_the_snake
Yearling
United Kingdom
553 Posts |
Posted - 19/10/2013 : 10:42:22
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| Would love a Johnson, but I'm not sure if the rest of my family would be comfortable with a venomous snake in the house.:/ |
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smart bunny
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
5091 Posts |
Posted - 19/10/2013 : 11:40:27
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| Um what's a Johnson?? I don't think getting a venomous snake is likely to happen any time soon, especially as you need a DWA licence!!! (unless you mean a rear fanged species) Maybe set your sights a little more realistically lol :D |
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a33272
our battery charger
United Kingdom
3063 Posts |
Posted - 19/10/2013 : 13:45:50
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Originally posted by scottishbluebird
HOGNOSE!!!!!!! And to calm the Haters, call it Dave!!
I do like royals, often go to see my OH sister, hers has such a great nature, they have just got another i have to see yet, a butter called Stork lol
WHAT THE F........ how very dare you insult the name dave like that.......
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0.1.0 creamsicle corn-Marmalade
1.0.0 jungle carpet python-Bumble
1.0.0 corn Casper
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Boomslang
Hatchling
United Kingdom
340 Posts |
Posted - 19/10/2013 : 14:45:48
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Plenty of other snakes then king snakes,or royal pythons.You will hardly see a royal,Nothing wrong with them :) Just have a good look around at other species,Alot more active snake species about to.
Plenty to pick from,thats not the mainstream 3 or 4. |
1.0.0 pinstripe Royal Python
1.0.0 Bumblebee Royal Python
1.0.0 Normal corn
1.0.0 Extreme red Hognose
0.1.0 Extreme red tiger Hognose
1.1.0 yemen chameleons
1.0.0 Piebald yemen
1.0.0 Tamatave panther
1.0.0 Quadricornis
2.1.0 pygmy chameleons
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Coal
Hatchling
449 Posts |
Posted - 19/10/2013 : 23:05:07
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Personally I dislike royals - more fussy in their requirements, rather reclusive and often poor feeders from what I understand, and I personally don't like them aesthetically - too fat for me :P Still there's nothing wrong with them. King snakes would be an option; some are a bit bitey/squirmy but some are lovely. Mexican black kings and Cali kings are my personal favourites, especially the former. You could also look into house snakes (lovely colour and stay very small), hognoses (flipping adorable - might be getting one myself in a month) and, if you wanted something a little more unusual, a Kenyan sand boa.
Of course you could also get another corn; there are some really lovely morphs out there that are quite cheap - stripes are some of my favourites.
As for convincing your mum, I agree with Smart Bunny - spend a few months to a year looking after your current corn as well as you can and try not to mention getting another if you can. After a while your mum will see your dedicated to looking after your animals and is more likely to consider letting you have another. Just try not to nag - mums hate being nagged in my experience :P
Best of luck. |
'Lovecraft' - CB12 male amel
'Sarnath' - CB13 male KSB (anery, het. albino) |
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Sta~ple
qeeun speler
United Kingdom
6129 Posts |
Posted - 20/10/2013 : 00:13:09
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My Mexican black king is the most cutest and cuddly snake ever <3 but I know not all are as silly as mine :)
I can see your mums point and I can only stress what smart bunny has said. So many times you see people that go off to uni as they cant take their snake, only for their parent not be able to take care of it/want to and then it gets rehomed. I sated at home for uni but since moving out and getting a job, finding a place that I like and that will allow snakes was a bit frustrating and difficult as it's not just down to the landlord.
I wouldn't get a slug though as they look like slugs :p |
  
A very special super, duper thanks for K :3 |
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Boomslang
Hatchling
United Kingdom
340 Posts |
Posted - 20/10/2013 : 14:03:06
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Personally I dislike royals - more fussy in their requirements, rather reclusive and often poor feeders from what I understand, and I personally don't like them aesthetically - too fat for me :P
I never found that to be the case.Not to fussy on requirements,and never had any feeding problems.
But,If you want an active snake don't get a royal.they really don't do anything at all :) Apart from at night time etc |
1.0.0 pinstripe Royal Python
1.0.0 Bumblebee Royal Python
1.0.0 Normal corn
1.0.0 Extreme red Hognose
0.1.0 Extreme red tiger Hognose
1.1.0 yemen chameleons
1.0.0 Piebald yemen
1.0.0 Tamatave panther
1.0.0 Quadricornis
2.1.0 pygmy chameleons
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Corn vs other snakes
