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Adoption Day! Our new Okeetee

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Bethanne

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This is my son and my (i mean his) new cornsnake, adopted today! We are thrilled to have little Argus living with us. His breeder says he is an Okeetee...although quite frankly I can't tell the difference between an Okeetee and a normal. Is he one? I hope so..since they mature so beautifully! (the picture in the viv is post dinner...the dealer said feed him tonight...and he ate fine and now it's hands off for the next several days)

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Congrats on the new addition! He doesn't look like an Okeetee to me. Okeetees generally have very thick black borders around their saddles. It looks like you have a very nice looking normal.
 
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here is an F1 Abbott offspring from a w/c from Jasper county-not all have thick black borders -this snake paired with

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This female Abbott
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produced this - all about bloodline! :):)
 
Thanks KGmax. I hate to think the breeder mislead us. He showed us photos of the parents...I dont remember the borders particularly...but they were amazingly vivid orange and reds with a glowing yellow developing near the bellies. It dosen't really matter....my son is already very attached after just a day. I can see that we are going to need a second snake....on an alternate feeding timing. It is no fun for a 10 year old and a 6 year old to not pet their pet. Plus their mommy wants to play with it too. I guess (they) each need one! Handy that corns come in pink and purple.
 
Unless the snake has Okeetee Locality Blood, which the breeder probably would have informed you of, it is probably not an Okeetee. It doesn't even come close to being an Okeetee Phase (snakes that are bred for extremely bright colors and thick black borders) unfortunately.

Also, I think it would be much safer for the snake to settle in for about 3-4 days before attempting to feed. The stress of relocation can cause a regurge. I suppose some people want to feed the snakes they receive right away to make sure it will eat, but if you're inexperienced, it's best to wait for the snake to settle in first. The breeder gave bad advice, in my opinion. What is done is done, just make sure to absolutely leave him alone for 48 hours.

Glad your son loves his new snake, hopefully he will thrive for you and you will have him for years and years to come!
 
Looks like a normal/classic to me too, and there's certainly nothing wrong with that! :)
 
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