Getting a new snake 🐍

[Obsidian]

my old cornsnake passed away a few years back and I've been looking for another since. They are common, easy to find but I wanted a nice colorful one.

I finally decided it was time and placed a order with one of the largest and oldest corn breeders in the US.

ETA: bit of a change, I found my dream snake from the same breeder so after a phone call, I have a different snake coming next week.
He is a bloodred corn and will be a very deep red adult.
Hatched 7/14

I need a good, unusual name. My last corn was named pandora

 

[cmzaha]

I think he is pretty now. Please post pics when his colors are even brighter. I assumed it is a he since you mention the little guy. How old? Snakes are not my favorite but there are some very pretty ones. Congratulations on acquiring a new friend! Waldo!

 

[Obsidian]

I will update with growth pictures. Corns really do change a lot, I'll get on my pc later and post baby to adult pics of my last one.

Yes, he is a he. Not sure on age, the website didn't list his hatch date. I'll get that info when he is shipped. I'd guess around 1-2 months.

 

[cmzaha]

Can't wait to see a pic when you get your new baby.

 

[TashaBird]

Odin, Jasper, Snape...?

 

[GemstonePony]

He's gorgeous! I'm suggesting Sardonyx as a name.

 

[Catscankim]

Awww, he has such a sweet little face. Congrats!

 

[shunt2011]

Congratulations!! Looking forward to more pictures. That's as close as I want to be to a snake.....

 

[Jersey Girl]

Snakes kind of freak me out, but have to admit, he’s pretty cute. Call him Maizie. Corn reference.

 

[Obsidian]

This pandora when I first got him vs 4 or 5 yrs. He was the best, gentlest sake you could ever wish for.

 

[Cosmo71]

My daughter wants a snake now. She has quite the collection of animals 2 mice, 1 gerbil and takes good care of them. I don't imagine we will get anything "fancy" but your snakes are beautiful.

 

[Obsidian]

My daughter wants a snake now. She has quite the collection of animals 2 mice, 1 gerbil and takes good care of them. I don't imagine we will get anything "fancy" but your snakes are beautiful.

If you are interested in buying from a breeder, I couldn't recommend smr reptiles more. The owner, Don is a great guy and their guarantees are top notch.

 

[Obsidian]

Waldo!

How funny, Waldo was my old username and back in the day, my CB handle

 

[Jersey Girl]

This pandora when I first got him vs 4 or 5 yrs. He was the best, gentlest sake you could ever wish for.

Wow! Pretty! Colors remind me of candy corn!

 

[beckster51]

Wow! Pretty! Colors remind me of candy corn!

I think Candy Corn is a pretty good name!

 

[gardengeek]

Oh my gosh, I love these snakes! Every once in a while I am graced with their presence in my yard. I've always called them red rat snakes though. The last one I saw was a little one less than a foot long. I found him dead in my front yard. I came right inside and started yelling at my husband about it. I don't know if a bird dropped it; we have a pair of hawks that perch in a pine tree across the street and hunt.

I like Waldo since you have a connection to the name already.

 

[Obsidian]

Oh my gosh, I love these snakes! Every once in a while I am graced with their presence in my yard. I've always called them red rat snakes though. The last one I saw was a little one less than a foot long. I found him dead in my front yard. I came right inside and started yelling at my husband about it. I don't know if a bird dropped it; we have a pair of hawks that perch in a pine tree across the street and hunt.

I like Waldo since you have a connection to the name already.

Corn snakes are a type of rat snake and you are in their natural range. I'd love to have neat wild snakes, only have garter and rubber boas here

 

[Jersey Girl]

Cornelius! Corny but fitting! Lol

 

[Cosmo71]

We went out and bought the snake today a "ball python" which we named Deceit or D for short

 

[Obsidian]

We went out and bought the snake today a "ball python" which we named Deceit or D for short View attachment 48417

I love ball pythons. I've had them in past, always been nice snakes.

Look into joining a python group or forum. That set up isn't ideal for a ball. You'll end up with shedding issues using aspen, they need fairly high humidity.