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I was just reading in "Corn And Rat Snakes" {Purser by t.f.h. books), that Bloodreds differ from other morphs in that they tend to have larger clutches (with smaller eggs), and that the hatchlings tend to be more difficult to feed, often refusing all food but lizards. He also noticed a tendancy for a higher "slug" rate in these clutches.

In addition, I thought that I read somewhere that Miami Phase corns tended to be a bit more agressive than other phases.

Is there truth to these statements? If so, any opinions as to why a particular morph may tend toward a different personality trait or feeding/breeding behavior? Also, are there other peculiarities or tendancies in any other morphs that I haven't listed?

bloodreds used to be difficult feeders. I believe one of the major breeders mentioned on here that that does not seem to be the case any more now that there have been many generations of bloodreds bred in captivity.

I have not noticed any kind temperment difference in different morphs, although a few of my snows are more figitty than any of my other snakes. But I am not saying that is because they are snows.

I know that creamsicles have different sized eggs and clutches, but I have heard that is because of their rat snake side of the genetics. I do not own any, so I do not have first hand experience with creams.
hope this helps
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with limited experience i would say that the only corns ive had that "act" differant are my striped ghosts. they are from the same clutch also so it is probally just that blood line. they are alot flighty'er (ha ha lol) than other snakes of mine also.
adam

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1.0 snow corns
1.0 albino corns
1.1 sinacorns
2.0 striped ghost corns
1.1 kenyan sand boas
1.1 mbk
1.3 ghost corns
0.1 bone white crosses
0.1 bloodred
0.1 striped albino corn
0.1 childrens python
0.1 albino nelsons
0.1 anery motley
0.1 albino banded cal king
0.1 normal corn het hypo,anery
1.0 jurassic milk
1.0 blizzard leo gecko
0.2 normal leo geckos
1.0 3 lined mud turtle

The only morphs that I noticed a tendency for being "mean" were Okeetees. They definately aren't all that way, but I've seen more nasty ones of that cultivar any other variety. Though the vast majority of Okeetees are tame as any other corn.

I'd consider creamsicles to be the most "laid back" form, although in general corns are very tame and there's not much variability between morphs, rather the variability exists between individuals.

In general "wild" types like Miamis, Okeetees and bloodreds seem to retain a bit more of a "wild streak," than amels and other pigment deficient morphs. At least that's what I've found.

Tim

Third Eye