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how hard is it?how old do they have to be? what size inclosure should i use for adults? what size inclosure for juveniles? what size inclosure for babies? and what phase sells the best? thanks for any replys
p.s. if there is anything about breeding you can tell me please do

>how hard is it?

Like many things, fairly easy once somebody tells you how to do it. Fairly hard if nobody tells you.

>how old do they have to be?

Not less than 18 months old. 28 months is better.

> what size inclosure should i use for adults? what size inclosure for juveniles? what size inclosure for babies?

For single snakes, any cage with a floor area greater than or equal to a cage 1/2 the snake's length by 1/4 the snake's length. For breeding a pair, a cage 25-50% larger than minimum for the largest snake of the pair would be minimum.

> and what phase sells the best? thanks for any replys

Wish I knew that myself.

>p.s. if there is anything about breeding you can tell me please do

First, buy a copy of Bill and Kathy Love's The Corn Snake Manual.

Starting with a room that has NO WINDOWS, my formula is
1) Healthy adult snakes, at least one male and at least one female.
2) Daily temperature cycle, 80-85 F day and 70-75 F night.
3) Winter brumation in darkness for 10-12 weeks at 60-65 F. (50-60 F may be better)
4) Daily light cycle following the seasons with full spectrum
fluorescent lighting (like Vita-Lite). The UV portion of the spectrum is not necessary, but IMHO a visible spectrum that is close to sunlight is more effective than the normal cool white fluorsecents. This lighting is not necessary if the room is well lit from the outside.
5) Persistence. Snakes often miss the first breeding season if they have not been properly cycled for a full year.

Paul Hollander