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 Posted - 12/12/2008 : 12:46:38
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Hi there, I've got a 10 year old whos mad on snakes and wants one for xmas. Being doing lots of research but can't make my mind up to get either a corn snake or royal python. (joined royal python forum laste night). He's always wanted a royal but will accept a corn. Never has a snake before but have been reading up a lot lately.
Any advice from you guys out there ! I'm getting then impression corns are easlier but a snake is for life not for xmas so don't want to rush and choose the wrong one. Any one got both who can give me arguments for both. Really need help ! |
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Blackecho
The Corn Snake Admin
United Kingdom
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Posted - 12/12/2008 : 13:27:55
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Hello 
Corns tend to be a lot more 'hardy' than Royals, easier to keep and less fussy.
Both species come in a multitude of colours, but Corns are usually cheaper (from £20).
Royals tend to chill out a lot more while being handled, whereas a Corn is always looking for an escape.
Have fun choosing. |
 
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matty18714
The Count of Corniness
United Kingdom
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Posted - 12/12/2008 : 16:05:42
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Originally posted by moorey1973
I'm getting then impression corns are easlier but a snake is for life not for xmas so don't want to rush and choose the wrong one.
^ great attitude
I agree with all that was said above, have you and your son handled both species? |
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Paulusworm
The Corn Snake Moderator
United Kingdom
686 Posts |
Posted - 12/12/2008 : 16:10:15
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Hello and welcome on here too  .
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Kazerella
The Corn Snake Admin
United Kingdom
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Posted - 12/12/2008 : 16:55:15
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I would think a corn would be more suited to a 10 year old, just because they are more fun. They are more active, easy to handle and don't usually have a problem feeding.
Royals are great too, but they are fussy, especially where eating is concerned. It is sometimes frustrating to sit wiggling a mouse in front of an uninterested Royal for hours, but have a talk to your son and see if he's aware in the work involved with a royal. If he's still up for putting the time into a more difficult snake to keep then there should be no reason he can't have one.
I'm glad you are offering a home for life too, but just in case this sways your decision- a corn averages at about 20 years, while Royals can live up to 40 years with appropriate care |
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shaunb
Yearling
United Kingdom
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Posted - 12/12/2008 : 17:55:10
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| hi welcome me personally would go for a corn first get him used to them then if poss go for a royal ltr on. |
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Posted - 12/12/2008 : 20:43:33
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Thanks guys, I think a corn will be the better choice and more fun for him and me !
I've been advised a 30in by 15in by 18in high viv will be ok is this true ?
I'm interested in a corn in which the shop has kept a full diary of eating etc Is this the way to go?
How often should a corn be handled. I note it should be left for 48 hours after being fed. |
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Posted - 13/12/2008 : 18:35:13
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| Bought a Amel corn today 2 months old with a small viv 12inx12in1x12in to house him in, Collecting xmas eve. Thanks for confirming a corn is best and I will be asking many more questions once I've got the little blighter home !!!!! |
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Ell
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
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Posted - 13/12/2008 : 19:09:58
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| Oooo congrats ^^ |
 
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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Blackecho
The Corn Snake Admin
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Paulusworm
The Corn Snake Moderator
United Kingdom
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Posted - 13/12/2008 : 19:55:07
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Good choice. Definately the more interesting of the two for a 10 year old. My kids don't even ask if Sherman (my royal) is out any more. He only wakes up when the kids are in bed.
Hang on. Maybe Sherman's onto something there  . |
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lee2308
The Corn Snake Moderator
United Kingdom
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Posted - 13/12/2008 : 20:51:50
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good choice,maybe a royal for yourself in the newyear snakes can be addictive |
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saddleninja
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
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Posted - 14/12/2008 : 07:38:20
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| congats, try a royal or a king next, cause in some cultures its bad luck to only own one snake |
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gingerpony
Queen Bee
United Kingdom
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Posted - 14/12/2008 : 10:43:21
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heya and welcome over here on TCS
i'd go for a corn, just choose a colour that you like |
cornsnakes, ratsnakes, bullsnakes, boas and day geckos
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Posted - 25/12/2008 : 10:01:07
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| Good Morning and a very Merry Xmas, Ended up with a bloodred corn as the snake I choose has stopped eating. My Son is over the moon but were leaving the new arrival alone for a few days to settle in. I will post some pics when he or she has settled in. Cheers for all the sound advice guys |
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gingerpony
Queen Bee
United Kingdom
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Posted - 25/12/2008 : 21:07:01
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| congrats on your new purchase |
cornsnakes, ratsnakes, bullsnakes, boas and day geckos
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Paulusworm
The Corn Snake Moderator
United Kingdom
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Posted - 26/12/2008 : 13:28:53
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| Congrats . |
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