Corn Snake Gender?

cyberspacewoman · Nov 25, 2006

Hi Everyone,

This is a cool and helpful website/forum!

I am considering buying a corn snake. I held one at the pet shop today and I think I am hooked!

I just wondered if anyone can help me out with a way to tell the gender of a corn snake?

I am reading about sand not being the best for corns. Anyone know why this is?

Thanks very much!! :santa: :crazy02:

Paradox · Nov 25, 2006

Welcome to the site! And yea, you wait till you get one, then you'll want another one...or five... :grin01:

As for gender, the only truly reliable way is to get the snake popped or probed. This isn't very nice for the poor thing and can hurt the snake unless it's done by a proffesional. So don't attempt it.

Some say the length of the tail is an indicator, but that can be unreliable.

Also, sand can be ingested by the snake, which can lead to impaction. Basicly meaning your snake's stomach won't be able to handle it and it will die. Most would swear by Aspen as a substrate for them, although many use newspaper or paper towel, and there are other substrates out there.

Hope this helps!

DAND · Nov 25, 2006

Welcome to the forum. :wavey:

Sound advice/information from Paradox.

NI GUY · Nov 25, 2006

Hi and welcome to the forum.
I would also recommend you read this book before you get your new corn.
You can't go wrong with this.

Corn Snakes : The Comprehensive Owner's

http://www.cornutopia.com/Corn Utop...or sale Cornutopia corn snakes cornsnakes.htm

cyberspacewoman · Nov 25, 2006

Thanks!

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Hi Everyone!

Thanks for the information about corn gender and a good substrate. I think I better try to buy the corn manual also.

You all are very knowledgeable!

Lisa :spinner: :spinner:

Lennycorn · Nov 25, 2006

Corn Snake Gender?

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