They just have corns that look "distinct," so they're going to name them something cool and sell them as the new great thing in the corn world. Out to make a quick buck? You be the judge.



I don't even have them up for sale. LOL. No way to make any quick bucks at that rate! Has anyone claimed they were "the new great thing in the corn world"? I have not. You were the first to put that idea out there.



Unique? Yes. The new great thing? I never said that and have not heard others say it.



Look, if you don't prove it out as a separate genetic-based morph...don't try to sell it as such.



As I said earlier, I am not trying to sell it. In fact, whatever gave you the idea I was selling it as such? Nor am I saying it is anything but a beautiful and reproducable type of cornsnake. Reproducable sound genetic to me but others are welcome to think otherwise.



It takes a lot of work to prove that you have uncovered something new, and those people who do not understand what it takes (or do who understand and are merely trying to cut corners) are part of the reason so many new and inexperienced corn buyers are disappointed with their purchases.



It is not a single snake that has yet to reproduce. It is a form that reproduces in consecutive years from the founder parents. In other species this is proof enough. Has anyone looked at the ball python marketplace? Back in the 70's the first albino corns were proven this way. At the time of this writing the population of this type is too small to do the suggested outbreeding trials and even if I did someone would question something. Only about ten or twelve exist, total. Only two are adults. Perhaps they'll reproduce next summer. More will be known then. I'll be glad to share my results here if/when I have them.



The cornsnake world seems to have a skeptical nature. I accept that. I certainly am no adversary. Just treated like one.



FWIW, I was not aware new cornsnake buyers were often unhappy. That does not happen amongst my customers. We retail hundreds of cornsnakes every year.



If you have something new...cool! But have the integrity to PROVE it BEFORE you make the claims.



I did, we have made enough babies to know it is a reproducable trait. Unfortunately, we lost six of them last summer to an accident. The trait is one which we have not seen others like it. Have you? If so please show everyone I have something others already produce. Adversarial posts add nothing to the conversation. I have been totally transparent.



If it's truly distinct, you'll have the time to prove it out before the market even knows about your new gene. If not...what's all the fuss about in the first place?



I cannot tell what the fuss is either. I am just answering questions about some unique animals produced in our store. The reason for the questions would be the source of the fuss. I certainly don't care if any one person likes them or not. Like I said I am not even trying to sell them at this time. Look at my website or the corn classifieds here at kingsnake.com. You won't see an ad for them at all.



This may not be a mere marketing ploy, but if it walks like a duck...



From where I sit one must be trying to sell something to have a marketing campaign. I am not. I am simply answering questions. No marketing campaign. No sales offers at this time.



Take a look at my images. If you don't like what you see that is fine. I do. They are very pretty and very unusual. A few customers agree with me, others don't. You are welcome to think otherwise. That is life.



It easy to pick apart anyone elses efforts. Even good ones. But it accomplishes nothing.
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