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Is there anybody mathematically inclined on this forum who might be able to make a Body Mass Index for cornsnakes? Something involving the length, age(?) and weight of the snake? Somewhat like the human equivalent. Of course it would ony be a guideline but I really think it might be useful in...

Yeah, so the thread name is the question. What is she? And while I'm asking, is she really a she? :) My guess, for the 5 months since I got her(?), is normal, female. But I'd like to hear what you think. All replies appreciated. :cheers:

What have you been able to teach your corn(s)? :) Tricks, coming to your hand, feeding regiments, anything above the level of instinct. My 5 month old normal: "The big hand won't kill me. If the big hand is holding me high above the floor, I might as well wait untill it puts me back and just...

I just wondered if there is any breeders who has taken it upon themselves to breed corns not according to their colouring but instead according to their personalities? Sure, I guess aggressive corns are less likely(?) to be chosen as breeders, but is there anybody with the specific goal of...

I've never had my corn excape, but I've only had her for about 1 month and I can see her out and about during the evenings, trying to squeeze through an airhole or between the sliding glass-fronts. Now my question. Have you yourself had your cornsnake escape several times, only to show up in...

Don't even bother reading this first part since it's just a long rant. I just need to get it off my chest...so i can stop worrying...! <rant> I finally got my first corn a week ago (1 month old) and he had just eaten. He had a bulge on the middle of his body so I believed it. So I started...

I have been searching the forum and reading discussions about heating, but I can't seem to find the answer to some things so if anybody could help me out I would appreciate it. :) I have (somewhat unintentionally) gotten quite a big temperature gradient in the viv. The lowest temp (on the cold...

When sending a cornsnake by mail, what are the general concerns? I'm only asking since I'm probably going to have one shipped to me and I was wondering how far you would (could) send a juvenile by mail? I'd rather pay a bit more for the shipping and make sure the snake is ok than the...

What kind of disinfectant should you use for reptiles in general and cornsnakes in particular? Is there any general type that can be used or should it always be a reptile-specific disinfectant? Is there any disinfectant that should be avoided at all cost? Thanx in advance, Sebastian, Finland