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cornsnakes vs. kingsnakes

I'll give you more colors

if you're talking about getula. Other Lampropeltis have amazing colors (tri-colors, for example). Not as many mutations in the genus Lampropeltis, of course. Cannabilism among the genus can be a concern IF the female isn't ovulating AND the larger of the pair is really hungry. More docile is debatable, but as a general rule, okay...
But size?!? I have seen many (eastern kings and black milks top the list) FAR larger than any corn. I'd show pictures, but this is a cornsnake site, as Rich has pointed out.
 
a bit off topic

seeing as this bit seems to be getting a lot of views by experienced people I just thought I'd chuck this in I and repeat I am NOT doing this but I know someone hwo is so umm technically hwat would happen if you house a 2ft corn with a ball python about 2ft perosnally id thougt the python would probably outstrip the corns growth and make the corn lunch but i may be wrong jsut the person doing this was told by an 'expert' that it works I just wanted to see someone elses view seeing as everything htis perosn has said about their snake doesnt seem to match what its stats are meant to be so umm ball python and corn in a 30gallon viv someone input please?


Rach:confused:
 
Just a bad idea

I wouldn't be overly concerned about the ball EATING the corn (most w/c balls won't even eat!) but given how cheap rubbermaid containers are, why not spend a few bucks to seperate them? Disease exposure and different climates come to mind first as reasons not to house them together. Much like my arguement for years to folks who wanted to keep any tropical fish, goldfish, etc in the same tank just because they looked nice and were all "community" fish...
They have different environmental needs. I'm sure you could keep a slew of snakes together from all over the world and they could survive. I'm also sure these same animals would prosper better in their own enclosure, with greater attention paid to their preferred habitat.
 
lol not my situation not my prob i was just curious and yeah these rubbermaids what EXACTLY are they so then I can see if there's anything similar over here rather than spending out on a tonne of wood and glass vivs

Rach;)
 
go to walmart or target and there is a plethera of see through plastic bins from small hatchling size to big ones that are probably around 40 gal size- some have locking lids, some have snap on, and most are pretty cheap. the only thing is many don't have a huge amount of floor space and are mostly vertical space, so the large ones may not be quite as good for long term use for adult snakes (unless you are really creative i guess). the small ones work great for hatchlings.
I also have a tub that i feed the snakes in of the same kind as above- it doubles as a transport container when i need it, too (although i wash it really good first to make sure it doesn't still smell mousey)
 
i just realized- i don't know if there is walmart or target in england- ?? but some kind of 'superstore' would probably have them...
 
Rubbermaid sweater boxes

are ideal for an adult corn, let not your heart be troubled. They are "low-riders" insofar as height is concerned, but corns aren't known for their climbing and, except for feeding time, will usually lay under the newspaper anyway. The floor space area is close to that of a 20 gallon aquarium. Even my biggest seem happy in them and they eat and reproduce. All I can ever say when folks ask me if my w/c snakes are happy is "they eat, reproduce, and don't have predators." You can quote me on that, by the way! ;)
 
I'll have to look for the flat ones where did you get them, walmart or something?- i actually need to get some for temp housing right now anyways... what size do you use for the adults, just out of curiosity? (dimensions or volume)
 
Home Depot or Lowe's

will have them. They are Rubbermaid brand blanket boxes. Check out Boaphile plastics on the web for ideas of rack systems. I bought a rack from them, but have done it myself FAR more cheaply since. I don't know the exact dimensions and don't have a tape measure handy, but the website will have that as well as product number.
 
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