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Varying Temperaments in Morphs by Color?

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Jake Levi

Jake Levi
There is an interesting thread here on whether a color morph is the meanest, interesting thread,

so I am interested if there is a color morph that is particularly mild,friendly?

My significant other likes the bloodreds, I like the okeetees with the vivid red and black , also the bloodreds,

I have not had a corn yet, have had Black Rat Snakes that I got in the wild and kept for several years, they were all relatively mild even when first caught in the wild. I carried one home in my hands when it was over 40". I am hoping to find comparable.

In the meanest thread several input that handling often except when digesting helps which I am sure of.

So, I would appreciate all input, I am quite willing to handle often the colors that we like if that will help them to be more docile, or go with another morph if they are known to be more mild. At the moment I am quite willing to put in the time to keep them gentle from hatchlings on.
 
How a snake reacts to it's keeper(s) is as much a part of the keepers makeup as it is a snakes temperament. If you've kept black rats over the years and were comfortable with them I don't think you'll have a problem with whatever you choose. :*)
 
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Thanks Chris

I am most concerned on getting a couple mild ones for my spouse, she does prefer the bloodreds, me I like the extreme okeetees with wide black or bright red. I think that they are gorgeous,

I miss my big black snakes, ate full size rats, and always a pleasure to handle.

We will be getting hatchlings from the start just to enjoy them and get them started right, but if there is a color morph that is milder thats what I'd like for her.
 
I have always heard that Okeetees were a little more nippy and hyper, but I have NO clue if it's true or not...I've read it on here from other members. I think it just depends on the snake.
 
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The Okeetees would be mine , and handled often, she likes the bloodreds so thats my big concern, I can certainly handle hers too, we are thinking of 4 20gal L aquariums for them , hides etc, water dishes, with the tanks on a rack for them ,

my main concern is if there is a morph known for quietness I'd get her one of those to get her started, and then go on to the bloodreds when she feels comfortable handling them.
 
Bloodred breeders seem to joke about how angry the hatchlings/hatelings are. Young corn snake bites are not a problem, cute even. With time and consistent handling a corn will temper down.
 
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Hi

that has been much my thought, I have had a couple big rat snakes I took from the wild that would bite, and they had big mouths, but they calmed dow, starting with hatchlings it seems they would guiet down if handled quietly and surely.

So, I think I will contact a couple breeders and tell them what we want, better get some mice going too, my freezer isnt real huge.

Thanks for the input, it confirms my own thoughts, my next corn will be my first, but have had both King and Rat Snakes.

This site is an excellent resource.
 
I've heard that lighter morphs are more docile than darker morphs (snakebytes TV) I however think this is more because darker snakes look more dangerous and would be approached differently by some people than lighter morphs, thus making the snake react different. Just my opinion..
 
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Thats interesting, something to test out when we get a chance to, most of my previous snakes were black so I couldnt say from experience. Did have a captive raised one that was more apt to bite then two I picked up out in the woods and brought home. Maybe the captive one was 'trained to bite' from poor handling?

Food for thought.
 
I think you'll get a lot of opinions on the temperment of different morphs. Okeetees, Bloodred and Sunkissed seem to get the worst reputations. I personally think it depends on the parents. Myself, I have a Bloodred who is very calm, a great pet. On the other hand I've had 2 Crimsons, from different breeders, who are very difficult. Now, when you ask about Crimson's attitude on here, everyone will tell you that they are a calm morph. It's just gonna depend on the individual snake. If your girl wants a Bloodred, then get her a Bloodred. Mitch
 
I have heard great things about the temperments of snows. My first corn morph was a snow and all I ever got from her was a tail rattle when she was a hatchling. I haven't heard of a hateling snow before, maybe an expert will chime in soon for you. Also I do agree that if your wife wants a bloodred then get her one, if it is difficult to handle you can just tame it down for her. Hope this helps.
 
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Thats what I am going to do, a hatchling wont be too intimidating for her and she will learn how to handle them, she does well with other critters, so a hatchling bloodred shouldnt be too big a challenge.
 
I have a bloodred hatchling that is close to being a hateling. I got it in December, so it's a few months old. It seems to be calming down now. I've read other stories here about hatelings that were not as bad as mine, so it's hard to tell. Plus, this is the only hatchling I've had. If you can find a yearling, that may be a better age for your wife's pet. By that time they've usually calmed down and are a LOT easier to handle. I have to handle my hatchling over its viv, because it wriggles so much (and so suddenly), that it can easily fall out of my hands.
 
I too like neonates better then hatchlings. The longer the snake the more he can encircle a wrist and the easier time he has of feeling secure. A neonate's teeth are still small and wont do much damage if he does strike. I have a very docile snow and I'm not afraid of him biting me or my young sons.

One thing I have noticed with reptiles: they like nail polish. When I have a vibrant color on my nails, they are more likely to pursue being held as opposed to fleeing my hands. My snow also likes perfume, I haven't tested perfume with other snakes yet. He is more inclined too hang around by neck if I smell good and less likely to slither away. I am working with different scents, cherry blossom is his preference so far.
 
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Now those are very good ideas I hadnt thought of, I figured a hatchling would be better for her just because she could handle it easier, I may well look for a yearling that has been handled, myself I have handled a lot of King and Rat hatchlings so I dont expect any problems there. I can see where we could wind up with a half dozen or so in a hurry. The nail polish I can see, as maybe something familar in color, perfumes as in safe flower smells, I will pass those on.

As I said earlier, this forum is an excellent resource, thanks to all who have chipped in, its appreciated.
 
Different morphs don't have different temperaments because they are all so closely related.
Some people say that different morphs have different temperaments, but I think that is akin to people saying that redheads have a bigger temper or that blonds have more fun. There is no factual base to it.

I agree with getting a yearling. They are more settled in and easier to handle. In my experience, they bite less if at all.
 
Thanks, its appreciated, I will see what we can find,yearlings arnt that much higher in price.

how have you all done on winter shipping? Only a month to go to have it safer but I was wondering, fed ex next day shouldnt be too hard, if, they arnt chilled enroute.
 
My absolute favorites, personality wise, were the Ambers. They were completely different from all the other lines I worked with. Inquisitive, unafraid, and very mild mannered. This trait appeared to carry over into the Amber Blood Red lines I was working with, yet in the other offshoots it wasn't as noticeable. I have to admit I had a big twang of regret when I was bagging them up to move them all out of my life.
 
Jake, winter shipping is as safe as any other time, probably (jmho) moreso than in the heat of summer. It's a lot of watching weather predictions, where storms are, where your shipment can be held up. Well-packed corn snakes heated with 40 or 60 hour duration heatpaks can go the extra day (or more) if they get held up.
 
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