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shayshay308

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hey all-
i'll be honest and say i've never really been a "snake" person... however, my gf and i are looking into adopting a cornsnake... i've seen some really really pretty snakes while searching around; but i'm not really even sure where to begin my journey- i know she'd really like a "pastel" one; however when i'd search on google for cornsnakes in maryland, i'd always see this site and so i finally decided to give it a chance and look into it. NOW: here's my issue- HOW DO I KNOW WHAT SNAKES ARE UP FOR ADOPTION NEAR/BY ME?

i'm so lost! any help will be greatly appreciated! :D
 
Many pet shops sell Reptiles including snakes. You can always check your local stores. You can also "Google or Search" for "Reptile Expos" that are near your location. You can also Google Search "Snake Breeders" in your general location, and finally, there are a number of Breeders who post on this forum. Just scroll down the menu and check out what the Breeders have in stock for sale. Most of them will ship a snake to you.
 
Also, check Craigslist in your area. You will always find people 're-homing' a pet snake. When you find one you like, come back here and you'll find tons of info and help! Good luck!
 
And for the Health and Well Being of the poor animal, please do some research first.

There are far too many people (even on this forum) that run out and buy a snake because they "Think it's Cool" or "They want to be different." And they don't know a thing about keeping a pet snake.

The poor animals end up getting sick, dying, getting injured, lost, etc... and then the owner is frantic and seeking advice and help after the damage is done.

Proper cages, heating, cleanliness, feeding, handling, etc.... are all very important. I would suggest you read several books, talk to other people who have snakes, and have all your equipment in place and ready, before you run out and make a purchase.
 
thanks so much!

Thank you guys for your input- yes, i have done research, and checked craigslist, etc. i've always had pets growing up, so i know what is needed when it comes to properly caring for animals; however none have been snakes. so, with that, thank you for replying to me!
 
Hello and welcome!
Like was said, if you are looking for a particular corn, the classifieds here or over at Faunaclassifieds can be a great help. Shipping is very safe, as long as the seller knows what they are doing and you are willing to wait for good weather/shipping windows. It can be a little expensive, but considering the snake could live upwards of 20 years, it might very well be worth it to get exactly what you want.

On Fauna, there is even the BOI, where you can check out anyone you are thinking of buying from beforehand and make sure they have a good rep. Expos are another good way to see in person many different snakes from many breeders all at once.

If you are looking especially to adopt/rescue a corn, you might call around to all of the local animal shelters in your area, it's not very likely they will have any right at that moment but they would probably be willing and happy to add you to a contact list for the next time they get an owner surrender.

One tip that is often overlooked by the newbie and those more experienced when giving advice, even if you have no intention at all of ever breeding (which is perfectly okay!) you should still review breeding info on corns. Maturity and being ready to breed can still cause various behaviors and physical symptoms in a snake that has never been bred or even near another snake, that are much easier to understand or let you provide appropriate care for if you have at least some knowledge of breeding.
 
Hello! :wavey: Pastels are selectively-bred ghosts (anerythristic + hypomelanistic) that have more soft pinks, oranges, and yellows than most other ghosts. Frankly I'm unimpressed by most snakes labeled as "pastel" and find coral ghosts far more colorful, but that's just me.

You mentioned the word "adoption" rather specifically over "buy" which makes me wonder if there might be some budget concerns. There are some truly breathtaking morphs you may not have seen that are easily available via overnight shipping, but some can range upwards of $300+ and shipping itself can anywhere from $30-60.

If you haven't come across it yet, Ian's Vivarium is a great resource for checking out photos of most of the different morphs available. Keep in mind that the greater number of genes there are, the more expensive a given morph might be.
 
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