Hey, I was just wondering if any of you guys know what type on enviorment I could find wild cornsnakes just some general information on catching them, Ive tried (unsuccesfully) over the summer to catch some snakes but the only ones i could find were water moccosins and Im not too interested in keeping those lol. So any ifo you might have would be great. Thanxundefinedundefined
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Info on actching wild snakes
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Itsnowingcorns
Stuffy Brit
Sorry I just have to say this. Don't you think it's mean to catch a wild snake and force it to live in a cage the rest of it's life? Would you like it if you were captured by a giant snake and forced to live in a confined area for the rest of your days? If you want a corn or any other snake I suggest you go out and buy one as it is just not fair on the snake who has lived wild for so long then has suddenly been locked up without any freedom. Please consider what I have said, I don't want to make your mind up for you but I hope you will act upon my advice. Think of the snake before yourself.
jzal8
Matt Jones for Pres
You could look at as being mean, but i see it another way. The snake that is wild caught imo is one that got darn lucky. Thats one snake that probably will never have to deal with bad weather, finding food, starvation, disease, parasites, predators, car tires. Its a space restriction definitly, but there are going to be tradeoffs in any situation and u can't out weigh the positives in this one.
However, let's be honest, its not a matter of being mean. That corn has no clue, he aint gonna miss anything, he aint gonna remember anything. 2 seconds of that new heat mat under his freshly filled belly of the most clean and plump rodent he's ever eaten and he will be like wild what? Just an opinion.
However, let's be honest, its not a matter of being mean. That corn has no clue, he aint gonna miss anything, he aint gonna remember anything. 2 seconds of that new heat mat under his freshly filled belly of the most clean and plump rodent he's ever eaten and he will be like wild what? Just an opinion.
pcar
PCar's Reptiles
the other thing to remember...how do you think we got the snakes that we keep? The first pet snakes were wild ones that were caught. yes, the babies and adults that we buy are bred in captivity, but if you really think about it, we haven't been able to breed the instincs out of a snake...those instincts tell the snake that living in a tank is not right. Even captive bred snakes know this...
If you are looking for Corns, first you need to make sure they are in the area where you are looking. Then look under fallen logs, in hollow trees, under fallen signs, under large rocks, in tall grass. Probably the best time to find them is going to be evening or early morning. During these times, you will want to look in areas that are going to provide heat for the snake.
If you are looking for Corns, first you need to make sure they are in the area where you are looking. Then look under fallen logs, in hollow trees, under fallen signs, under large rocks, in tall grass. Probably the best time to find them is going to be evening or early morning. During these times, you will want to look in areas that are going to provide heat for the snake.
Itsnowingcorns
Stuffy Brit
Yes Pcar and jzal8, but even so, we don't need to catch them anymore. We've got captive bred ones now so can't we leave the wild ones alone?
Itsnowingcorns
Stuffy Brit
True, I trust you have your opinion. But I still stand by mine of course....
Itsnowingcorns
Stuffy Brit
OK, consider the subject dropped 
If you are looking for cornsnakes be sure that you are familiar with any venomous snakes that are native to that area...
If you are digging in hollow trees and under fallen logs...you could potentially put yourself in a dangerous situation...
Flip fallen logs with a hook or stick...never put your hands where you cannot see...
All I know...I am sure there are a bunch of people with much more field herping experience then me that can give you some advice on this matter...or set you in the right direction for a good field herping manual.
If you are digging in hollow trees and under fallen logs...you could potentially put yourself in a dangerous situation...
Flip fallen logs with a hook or stick...never put your hands where you cannot see...
All I know...I am sure there are a bunch of people with much more field herping experience then me that can give you some advice on this matter...or set you in the right direction for a good field herping manual.
anthonyf25
New member
help
Hi im sorry newbe90 for eny reason if your mad at me but I also need help finding snakes I live in miami fl and I need details on how to catch the snake and stuff thank you.
My email is [email protected] :shrugs:
Hi im sorry newbe90 for eny reason if your mad at me but I also need help finding snakes I live in miami fl and I need details on how to catch the snake and stuff thank you.
My email is [email protected] :shrugs:
dionythicus
Kiss My Hearse
I'd like to go on a "field trip" looking for wild snakes, but there aren't any wild corns in WA state. LOL I would mostly be concerned with parasites and the overall health of a WC.
CooterJohannson
Nascar fan
Catchin a corn in the field is one of the greatest thangs you can experience! I love the thrill of the hunt.
Nuthin beats getting in the truck before furst light and going down to ya honeyhole for a little herpin, cept maybe herpin a honeyhole with your honey!
Herp clubs shorenuf are good folks to know.
Nuthin beats getting in the truck before furst light and going down to ya honeyhole for a little herpin, cept maybe herpin a honeyhole with your honey!
Herp clubs shorenuf are good folks to know.
kathylove
Pragmatic & Logical
Go out to the agricultural areas...
snakes are much more common there than in completely natural areas. Look in the trash near the edge of growing fields, as well as up in the palm trees nearby (if you don't mind climbing them or have a telescoping hook). And drive the roads near there at (and just after) dusk, once the night temps warm up a little. I know the Miami collectors used to go out to an area they called "red cross" because of all of the corns there. I think it was off Krome Ave near Homestead or Florida City.
snakes are much more common there than in completely natural areas. Look in the trash near the edge of growing fields, as well as up in the palm trees nearby (if you don't mind climbing them or have a telescoping hook). And drive the roads near there at (and just after) dusk, once the night temps warm up a little. I know the Miami collectors used to go out to an area they called "red cross" because of all of the corns there. I think it was off Krome Ave near Homestead or Florida City.
JTGoff69
New member
Oh my goodness Kathy, if anybody wants to go herpin there just make sure you carry something to defend yourself with (and not against the snakes)LOL. Krome Ave was a dangerous place when I left almost 10 yrs ago. Have you been down there to field herp before? Just wondering if it's changed. :spinner:
howiet4702
Wanted: Jasper Co Okeetee
I wish I lived down south so I can go out and do some herpin!! :crying:
I would love to catch some wild corns....
I would love to catch some wild corns....
kathylove
Pragmatic & Logical
It was back in the early '90s that we went there...
I didn't realize it changed that much. I am not sure EXACTLY where we were (I wasn't driving) but it was quite remote and a lot of farming going on at that time. Krome Ave. is a long road - are you talking about the southern parts were there is still hopefully some agriculture going on? If that area is no good anymore, then you (or whoever wants to hunt there) have to find other agricultural areas - there must be good areas left. But I never lived down there and have never been that much into the hunting, so I am not the one who really knows. Wish I could help more.
I didn't realize it changed that much. I am not sure EXACTLY where we were (I wasn't driving) but it was quite remote and a lot of farming going on at that time. Krome Ave. is a long road - are you talking about the southern parts were there is still hopefully some agriculture going on? If that area is no good anymore, then you (or whoever wants to hunt there) have to find other agricultural areas - there must be good areas left. But I never lived down there and have never been that much into the hunting, so I am not the one who really knows. Wish I could help more.