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I have been told a cross between a corn and a rat mad the first ones is this true? I am also told this cross is why they are known for being more aggressive than the normal corn. Mine is very aggressive but I don't handle it much so I cant complain about that.
Foot Hill Reptiles

LOL!,.....I don't know who told you that nonsense,...but please take my advice, and don't take anything else he/she says too seriously anymore either.

The name "Okeetee" comes from a 50,000 acre spread known as the "Okeetee Hunt Club" in Jasper, South Carolina that is known for having exceptionally rich orange /red colored cornsnakes with contrasing bold dark bordered blotches. They are indeed true, pure cornsnakes.

~Doug
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"Better to be silent and thought a fool, than to open mouth and remove any doubt!"

Ok thank you very much for the reply, clears things right up.
Foot Hill Reptiles

IMHO they are NOT more aggressive than normal corns.
They have a faster growth rate and therefore a higher metabolism and therefore want to eat more.

While there surely are exceptions, I suspect most of the aggressive okeetees are just plain hungry. Feed them more than run-of-the-mill corns and they will be just as sweet as any corn, as well as grow faster.

My experience with corns is somewhat limited - but I really suspect the grouchy okeetee's often are just plain hungry.
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Ok thanks. Dose anyone know what makes them grow faster?
Foot Hill Reptiles

There's an Okeetee locality and an Okeetee phase. Though the phase doesn't necessarily have to come from the Okeetee locality and just because something comes from the Okeetee locality doesn't make it an Okeetee phase.

I had found Okeetees to be the most agressive morph by far. I don't know why that is, but I've noticed hyper snakes like Hondurans are less crazy when they're a morph - snow and albino Hondos are generally tamer.

Just because a corn is an Okeetee doesn't make it mean, it just seems in my experience they're more likely to be nasty. I've seen several captive bred Okeetees that would bite any opportunity they'd get.

Tim

Third Eye

Mine is CB and he will lung our of your hand to bite your nose every time.
Foot Hill Reptiles

No disrespect JasonW, BUT YOU HAVE YOUR WEBSITE (Foot Hills Reptiles) LISTED IN YOUR SIGNATURE and says:

"We are dedicated to quality service and the best customer service anywhere . We provide only the best quality reptiles for sale and back them with a warenty unmatched in our industry for piece of mind. Have a look around the website and enjoy your time here."

BUT...you're not even sure what an Okeetee Cornsnake is... WOW... I kinda worry about the information you may be providing to your "customers".

I'm currently working on MANY okeetee projects- they are great animals. You may consider buying a book or two on them if you have any other questions... DON SODERBERG of South Mountain Reptiles has a WONDERFUL book out called "CORN SNAKES IN CAPTIVITY"...

Good luck.