interested in breeding

i've been reading the threads regarding eggs and all that, but i havent come across any that sets how you go about breeding. i have no plans to breed yet as i'm far to new to this. but who knows in the future!! and thought it might be and idea to start reading up and this well in advance so please people can someone point me in the right direction. any tips, threads will be greatly apprieciated

Best thing to have if you are going to breed is The Cornsnake Manual by Kathy Love. You can order it from her site....
http://www.cornutopia.com/

This is such a vast subject with so many things to consider that most people probably won't want to explain it all. Sadly, I am one of those people. :grin01:

Here are some links about breeding that I found helpful so you might too.
http://www.vmsherp.com/LCBreedingCorns.htm
http://members.aol.com/Kathandcam/Hawkherp/care.html
http://www.martinsreptiles.co.uk/cornsnakecare.htm
Also get Corn Snakes: The Comprehensive Owner's Guide or The Cornsnake Manuel by Bill and Kathy Love if you don't have either already.
Good Luck! :cheers:

Oh, sorry Carol you posted while I typed.

Here is a brief overview of the process I use:

1) Healthy, well-nourished, adult snakes, at least one male and at least one female.
2) Daily temperature cycle, 80-85 F day and under 75 F night.
3) Winter brumation in darkness for 10-12 weeks at 60-65 F.
4) Daily light cycle following the seasons with full spectrum fluorescent lighting (like Vita-Lite). The UV portion of the spectrum is not necessary, but a visible spectrum that is close to sunlight seems to be more effective than the normal cool white fluorsecents. This lighting is not necessary if the room is well lit from the outside.
5) Persistence. Snakes may miss the first breeding season if they have not been properly cycled for a full year.

See the references given in the earlier posts for details.