So I didn't want to get my first snake from a pet store. I would like to know as much as possible about the genes I'm getting since I would like to get into breeding down the road. I found a herp show coming up soon and was planning on waiting till then (mostly to talk to experts and avoid shipping costs). Are these shows a good place to acquire snakes or are online sources better (I don't know how I feel about shipping wildlife!). Thanks in advance for the help!
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Where to buy my first snake!?
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plausibledenial
tastes like... happy!
Shipping snakes really isn't as bad as it sounds - many members have shipped and had animals shipped to them with no issues - both of mine arrived fine, and one was even shipped in late Novemberish from up north. Good breeders will pack the little one securely and include a heatpack to keep them from getting too cold.
If I was in your position, I'd go to the show, talk to a few vendors and if you feel comfortable with the purchase and the vendor seems knowledgeable, make the call there - you can always do online if you don't find what you want, or aren't happy with the selection of vendors or animals.
Good luck!
If I was in your position, I'd go to the show, talk to a few vendors and if you feel comfortable with the purchase and the vendor seems knowledgeable, make the call there - you can always do online if you don't find what you want, or aren't happy with the selection of vendors or animals.
Good luck!
starsevol
Cohabbing is cruelty...
I have bought many animals online (I can name 13 off the top of my head, but I think there are more....). I have never been disappointed or had a bad experiance. Check out a few of the breeders on this site. Why not check out a few galleries such as the one at Serpenco or South Mountain Reptiles? Then you can see what all the morphs look like. I'm sure you will find EXACTLY what you are looking for!
And kudos for not going to a pet shop. A good breeder is the best way to go
And kudos for not going to a pet shop. A good breeder is the best way to go
ForkedTung
Serpent Mound Monk
I would recommend buying Kathy Love's book Cornsnakes( if you don't own it already). I have it linked on my site here:http://www.buckeyeriverreptiles.com/links.htm
other than this site, the best reference book for cornsnakes.
other than this site, the best reference book for cornsnakes.