When I have my viv set up and running I am planning on buying my first corn snake - I have been to Porton Pets near sailsbury and most of the baby snakes there are around 60 pounds, however I noticed on places like free ads for example they go from as little as 10 pounds. Are there any advantages from purchasing from a shop rather than a private breeder or can you recommmend any good shops in my local area - Basingstoke. Thanks K
private breeders tend to be cheaper and generally have higher standard of snake for sale. pet shops are dear, and £60 for a baby is far too much! unfortunately I dont know of anything in your area... I'm in Scotland!
9.11 Cornsnakes 1.1 Hogg island boas 1.0 Dwarf Burmese python
like SB said private breeders are better in a way as you will usually get a better quality snake and generally cheaper they will also be able to show you the parents, and tell you if its het for anything and hopefully a health sheet telling you when the snake was last fed what it fed on,when it shed and when it last had a poo:)
1.0.ghost stripe motley het vanishing pattern. 0.1.caramel motley het butters. 0.1.amel. 1.1.snows. 1.1.caramels het butter motleys. 1.1.boa constrictors. 0.1.cali king.
Wherever you get snake from dont buy it without pushing for as much info as possible - as Fantiki said should have a 'care sheet' hopefully showing weights, when fed, sheds, poo timing etc. Also inspect snake carefully and viv it has come out of for mites - little black specks moving around. If it has them then dont buy! xxx
i got my carolina Mont from Jimmus on here.. he sent me everything i needed with him but as he lives in portsmouth its a bit out of your way.. actually thinking about it all 3 of mine are from breeders.. my lav.stripe is from Sue at www.hissnhers.com (or .co.uk - i cant remember) and she is recommended by someone else on here - think its eeji.. and my hypo lav is coming from another breeder called Pete who is really nice and has lovely snakes.. am gettin the full shed/feed/weight info and any extras with all of them from their hatch date to now..
i personally would prefer to get one from a breeder that other people have had experience with.. not that i dont trust pet shops but i think you are more likely to get all the info you need about your snake as they have had it all its life whereas at a petshop i cant help but wonder where the snake came from and if the shop even knows its full history
plus the prices can vary.. my carolina was £25 from a breeder but ive seen them for £40 in the local rep shop..
but its personal choice really
2.0 Normal Royal Pythons - Q and Little One 1.0 Chihauhaun Mountain Kingsnake - Simba
if you're looking for a good deal, then get yourself down to the Doncaster show on 6th September, there will be loads of good prices there (come and find my table and say 'hi' )
Where to buy a cornsnake
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