Beginner's Question

[Skull_Luv]

When it comes down to it what would you guys suggest on being better for a beginner snake owner to start off with for the age of their first snake, hatchling, yearling, or adult?

 

[bitsy]

For a first Corn, I'd go for a yearling. They're past that fragile hatchling stage where you can sometimes come across problem eaters or sudden unexplained deaths. As long as you buy a healthy yearling with an established feeding history, you can still have the enjoyment of watching them grow up.

 

[Skull_Luv]

For a first Corn, I'd go for a yearling. They're past that fragile hatchling stage where you can sometimes come across problem eaters or sudden unexplained deaths. As long as you buy a healthy yearling with an established feeding history, you can still have the enjoyment of watching them grow up.

Thank you for your insight, Bitsy.

I asked because some time in the near future I would like to get my first corn snake. I wanted to do as much research as I can first though. That and a few other things.

 

[cornsnakeforsale_com]

There are lots of things to consider there, such as the age of the keeper, if you have a specific morph in mind, etc. Here are few of the pro's and con's to consider: http://www.arizonareptile.com/articles/baby-corn-snake/ .

 

[epicdoom]

I would agree on the yearling also.

 

[Skull_Luv]

Thank you all for your insights into this question. It has actually has helped me a little in my own decision about which age I might decide for my own first corn snake.

 

[obboi34]

yearlings are the safer bet, but I've seen more hatchlings available. I bought amy as a hatchling and am loving how dramatically she is growing.

 

[cornsnakeforsale_com]

I would recommend a hatchling in most cases, except for young children. But you can't go wrong with any age really.