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Is this a corn snake?
- Thread starter stuckonstoopid69
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Toshiro
scoffindustries.be
That was my first thought.
The snake's neck was telling me "no"
but then doubt came along..
t3ch
Desert Diamondback
It's all about the patterns. When I first started school I couldn't, but then the more you handle them and see, it gets easier.
Notice the snake pictured has large blotches, with alternating under blotches. Kind of like zig zag blotches. Have a look at some juvenile black rats, they're blotches are more broken up for the most part. Also, color. Most black rats are greyish in color even as a juvenile, this snake has visible red and that milky color. Finally, the head pattern. For the most part, it's a pretty reliable ID. There are way to many differences to list, but these are the most apparent in the photo.
stuckonstoopid69
New member
ok now my next question, are they acceptable pets?
KJUN
Well-known member
It's a milk (it's a common misidentification problem for newbies, but they actually are very different looking from the entire ratsnake-complex!), and they make OK pets if (1) it is legal for you to collect it from the wild, (2) if feeds on pink mice (it MAY not at that age), and (3) you make sure it is healthy and not full of parasites since it is a WC animal.
KJ
t3ch
Desert Diamondback
Pretty much what KJUN said, make sure it is legal. I'm in school now for Forestry and Wildlife conservation, and the last thing you want is a Conservation officer at you door, trust me.
With that said, I have a WC Milk Snake that I found here in CO, and it's a great pet. Here is a really good article on them.
http://www.boatips.com/milksnakes/
Although WC snakes don't make the best pets, they can be just as good as long as you take care of them(provided they eat, as KJUN said). It's also important to note, if you have any other snakes, keep it away from them. WC snakes often have parasites, and can kill it and your other snakes. The best thing to do is take it to a vet to help asses it's health. If this isn't an option, consider releasing it(where you found it) or keeping it completely separate from your other snakes.
With that said, I have a WC Milk Snake that I found here in CO, and it's a great pet. Here is a really good article on them.
http://www.boatips.com/milksnakes/
Although WC snakes don't make the best pets, they can be just as good as long as you take care of them(provided they eat, as KJUN said). It's also important to note, if you have any other snakes, keep it away from them. WC snakes often have parasites, and can kill it and your other snakes. The best thing to do is take it to a vet to help asses it's health. If this isn't an option, consider releasing it(where you found it) or keeping it completely separate from your other snakes.
