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 Corn Snake question

I have a 12 week old Male cornsnake. I plan on getting another 12 week old female. Question? Can these be housed together?
10/27/09  08:24am

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 Corn Snake question

It is not recomended. They can stress each other out.
10/27/09  10:48am

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 Corn Snake question

I second that. Also, isn’t the risk of cannibalism higher when they’re younger? You also would have the problem of shared diseases and not knowing whose poop (or lack of) or regurge was whose. It’s just not a good idea.
10/27/09  05:18pm

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   Message To: EvilTrailMix   In reference to Message Id: 2089124


 Corn Snake question

Thanks people for the info
10/28/09  07:31am

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 Corn Snake question

Sure you can.Ive never had a case of cannibalism with rat snakes n been breeding them for 20 years.
Watch for mating april through july.I just released a batch of 15 back to the glades for restoration n gave a few away.the last batch my female had were a huge batch of 18 eggs.Anyway good luck.
10/29/09  01:12pm

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 Corn Snake question

hello.yeah they can be housed together.be aware they will be more agrresive.i have not had a corn snake but my friend had 5 babies and a 1 big female cornsnake.he gave them all away.[
10/29/09  09:19pm

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 Corn Snake question

hello.were can i catch a cornsnake?i have friends that want to give them to me.but i want to hunt them myself.it would be more funner and plus theres is already to big i want to raise mine.oh and were could i find a grass snake? grass snakes corn snakes or garter snakes will work.i have a pond but i need to know how to build a trap plus all i see is water moccasians so im kinda scared.but me and my friend want to catch a snake so bad.i have studied alot about the snakes around here and in alot of other states and countrys.could a hole or bucket work for a trap if i burry it? but i dont know how i would keep it in there.
10/29/09  09:25pm

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   Message To: Chase3042   In reference to Message Id: 2089851


 Corn Snake question

It kinda depends on where you are and exactly what you are looking for. I have seen numerous corns along rivers in trees during mid morning, and I usually see garters in my yard. There are many places to look. Just remember, adult garters have no problems biting when caught, and they chew when they get you, and some people are allergic to them, not all but some.

Good luck!
10/29/09  10:28pm

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 Corn Snake question

Road cruising at night down remote roads sorrounded by habitat is the best way.Pending on what state your in but it always works.Ive been doing it for 20 years n they come to you .If u try hunting its like a needle in a hay stack. Corns r very common at night as most species,but if your looking for a roughgreen they r active in the day. good luck..
11/15/09  09:07pm

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   Message To: Chase3042   In reference to Message Id: 2089851


 Corn Snake question

Be sure you can take care of a rough green snake before you try to catch one. They are too small for mice, so they need crickets dusted with vitamin powder to stay healthy. I have heard they are difficult to care for.

Where do you live? I’m from MO and we only have rat snakes, but not corns. You can check the website of your states conservation department to find out about local wildlife. Just google it.

Patty - the biggest problem I see with housing those snakes together is that there is a good chance they will breed when they are too young. The female is supposed to be 3 yrs, 3 feet, and 300 grams before she is likely to lay a healthy clutch. If she gets pregnant too soon, the eggs can be trapped inside her (called being eggbound) and she could die.



11/16/09  09:05am

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   Message To: Chase3042   In reference to Message Id: 2089851


 Corn Snake question

I would suggest not catching a snake and instead going to a reputable breeder. I don’t support taking animals out of the wild. You’re also much more likely to get a sick animal or bring in parasites that way.

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but i dont know how i would keep it in there.

Surely you don’t mean you’d keep it in a bucket with a hole in it for a house? That wouldn’t work.

If you really want a snake, do some reading and learn how to take care of one properly, then look up a breeder or go to a pet store. (I’d suggest a breeder, though. Pet stores suck.)
11/16/09  04:43pm

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   Message To: EvilTrailMix   In reference to Message Id: 2095962


 Corn Snake question

i mostly agree with you about the pet stores but i got a green iguana from a reptile store and it dies a week later then i got a ig from petco and i have had it for two years
11/16/09  07:59pm

 #2096068


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   Message To: Iggy96   In reference to Message Id: 2096028


 Corn Snake question

Yeah, it’s just that it’s hit and miss getting a healthy animal from a pet store. Some stores are better educated and take better care of their animals than others, but the vast majority of them really do suck.



11/16/09  10:31pm


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