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Handling

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Tarkah

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I'm currently doing research on BPs and corns, trying to decide which of the two i will get. This would be the first snake i have (kay WC garters dont count ;) )


I have loads of lizards and think it's time to try something new lol

I want to know from an owners point of view the handling on corn snakes. I'm not worried about bites.

I've always heard that corns are finicky and just can't stop moving and trying to get away from you when you handle them. Where as balls aren't as 'hyper' and more okay with staying there.

So is this true corn owners? Can you hold a corn without having to watch it every second as to not get away?

I did have a chance to hold a hatchling, and it was all over me lol, exploring or getting away, the latter. Though i do know that they are zippier when small

your opinoins are greatly appreciated!!
 
Each have their pros and cons and yes most balls are calmer than corns, but they have stricter heating and humidity requirements, can be pains to feed having long hunger strikes when the smallest thing is off, and aren't nearly as fun to watch. Corns aren't finicky feeders with easy heat requirements and average room humidity requirements, they explore their cage often, and all of mine except my one wee psyco is a pleasure to handle not being overly active at all. Pick what you like the look of most and you'll be happy:)
 
Yes, corn hatchlings have a stronger "flight" response than perhaps a BP, but once most corns get accustomed to being handled, they are much better pets in that respect. And personally, I would rather have a snake that showed some interest in it's environment than one that just stays in a ball and doesn't move (generalization, I know, but I've owned 2 PBs in my life and really didn't enjoy handling either because of that trait).
 
I currently have a range of snakes including corns, balls and garters.

Ball pythons are by far the most mellow snakes I own! I'm not sure if its just my guys, but if I put them on the floor it would take them a while to realize they can start moving! They do move around their tanks a bit at night, but remain hidden during the day. They are very chilled-out guys....but a con to that can be that are boring.

Garters, on the other hand, are quite flighty. They are usually on the go, which is good a bad. I personally think they are fun, intelligent snakes and great for watching during the day!

Corns are a good mix between the two. They aren't as active as a garter, but do like to move and climb around (especially hatchlings). They are pretty slender snakes though, and not built to just sit around. And of course since this is a corn snake site, they are highly recommended :D.
 
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