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Bilbo
Hatchling
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 17/09/2009 : 19:27:59
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hi just wanted to know is it worth buying a adult corn and what should i look out for if i was to buy one.what should i be asking the owner when looking at snakes. also what sort of price should i be lookng at paying??
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2 male corns (Bilbo and roger)
1 female corn (lizzie)
2 dogs westies (jock & morag)
5 mirror carp
3 common carp
3 tench
5 gold fish |
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Kellog
the nice one
United Kingdom
7308 Posts |
Posted - 18/09/2009 : 02:49:29
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| No idea about price Bilbo, but we bought an adult as a 1st time snake which I feel was a great idea. He was a proven feeder and shedder with no handling problems. Hopefully any adult you buy should have some sort of 'diary' that will list its feeding pattern, shedding pattern, weight, health problems etc. We managed to buy ours from a lovely lady who needed to get rid of him as she was pregnant again and didnt feel she could cope with 3 kids and the snake, so he came from a good home. Think we got him and the viv for just over £100, but not totally sure (brain fog moment). xxx |
  
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Posted - 18/09/2009 : 08:05:28
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depends really i seen adults go for anything beetween 50 to 100 pounds...Always ask for feeding and health records and check the snake over......look at his eyes , nose and tail check the vent is clear also look for mites on the scales and check out the viv see if its clean..Also ask the reason why it is being sold  |
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Brookestar
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
2361 Posts |
Posted - 18/09/2009 : 10:06:57
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Bilbo Posted - 17/09/2009 : 19:27:59
hi just wanted to know is it worth buying a adult corn and what should i look out for if i was to buy one.
adult corns are generally a lot calmer than hatchling plus tend to be better feeders and they're colours are much more developed
what should i be asking the owner when looking at snakes.
should come with documents stating how often it sheds, is it a good feeder, what its eating, what temp it eats most productivly at, age, sex, morph, whether its bred and if so how many times... things like that
also what sort of price should i be lookng at paying??
totally depends on morph but will be more expensive than a hatchling because money has been spent on feeding, housing, equipment etc. so will charge a little more for the money they spent but worth it normally
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gingerpony
Queen Bee
United Kingdom
10455 Posts |
Posted - 18/09/2009 : 13:42:42
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totally agree with Brookie  
i would add that price can also vary widely if you're buying from a breeder/hobbyist or a shop |
cornsnakes, ratsnakes, bullsnakes, boas and day geckos
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Brookestar
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
2361 Posts |
Posted - 18/09/2009 : 14:32:03
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yay i said something that a mod agrees with
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Remmy
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
1188 Posts |
Posted - 18/09/2009 : 18:22:07
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quote:
Originally posted by Brookestar
yay i said something that a mod agrees with
More impresive, you said something that GP agrees with  |
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Bilbo
Hatchling
United Kingdom
426 Posts |
Posted - 18/09/2009 : 19:29:56
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| ok thanks for your help guys. |
2 male corns (Bilbo and roger)
1 female corn (lizzie)
2 dogs westies (jock & morag)
5 mirror carp
3 common carp
3 tench
5 gold fish |
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Brookestar
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
2361 Posts |
Posted - 19/09/2009 : 11:01:54
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quote:
Remmy Posted - 18/09/2009 : 18:22:07
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Originally posted by Brookestar
yay i said something that a mod agrees with
More impresive, you said something that GP agrees with
good point remmy |
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gingerpony
Queen Bee
United Kingdom
10455 Posts |
Posted - 19/09/2009 : 21:46:37
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quote:
Originally posted by Remmy
quote:
Originally posted by Brookestar
yay i said something that a mod agrees with
More impresive, you said something that GP agrees with
why am i being given a hard time???  |
cornsnakes, ratsnakes, bullsnakes, boas and day geckos
Location:Leeds/York/Selby area |
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pros and cons to buying an adult corn.
