corn snake wanted in arizona

What kind of heat and regulator are you using? What were the temps on the warm side and on the cold side before they died? This could have also led to the improper digestion and death of your snakes.

The cold room is a factor, but if you have the proper heating for your viv then the snakes can burrow to a comfortable place.

How many and what were the books you read on Corn Snakes before you got your first one?

Have you read any of the stickies at the tops of these forums on the proper care of corn snakes?

I agree with everyone else, you are so young and don't have the means to care for them yourself. If you have to rely financially on someone who obviously doesn't care about the well being of the snakes and are willing to let an animal die instead of helping it, please don't get one now.

You will be going off to college in a few years, are you prepared to take the snake with you? Perhaps having to find off-campus housing if the dorms won't allow snakes? Corns last for 20 years, you will be 35 when your corn has lived a full life. Can you picture that far ahead?

They are a big commitment, easy to have as a pet AS LONG AS YOU HAVE THE MONEY to keep them healthy and clean. Not having substrate to clean a tank is absolutely no excuse. I am sure you have paper towels or newspaper you could use instead. Letting an animal live in its own feces is downright animal cruelty.

I know the words are harsh, but they are all in the best interest of the snake.

thanks for all the advice i can be very naive at times