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Well here we go. I need a bit of help convincing my mother to let me buy a corn snake. My leopard gecko recently died and I’m very surprised that I really miss observing a reptile... Well anyway, I’ve researched corn snakes extensively and already have all the equipment needed, plus I have found a breeder a few miles away selling healthy corns for $15. Thats all fine and dandy but my mother is simply refusing the idea of a snake. She isn’t ophidiophobic, it isn’t the money because I told her I’d pay for all of it, it isn’t that she doesn’t think I can take care of it because she knows I took fantastic care of my leopard gecko... I just don’t know what to do anymore. I know nagging her daily isn’t going to help so for about a week I came up with creative ways of showing my research, typing up pages of information and showing her and what not, showing that I know where to get one for cheap and all that and she just keeps refusing so I backed off for a few weeks and I figured I’d give it another go.

Now I know some things just can’t happen but I really would hate to miss out on the opportunity of a corn snake for no good reason at all... I know thats a lot to take in at once but any help is appreciated, thanks a lot.

Until my son wanted a ball python, I was terrified of snakes. A lot has changed since then. We purchased a ball and have added a corn since then. Corns are hardy and docile snakes which require very little care. Small enclosure as a baby and 20 gallon enclosure as adults. They don't grow too long and come in amazing color variations that can be the focus of any conversation.

As long as they have fresh water to soak in, a heating pad underneath them and a couple of hides, they require very little care. As opposed to domestic animals, you can go on vacation for a week and not need anyone to care for them. They'll be perfectly happy while you're away.

They don't stink...
They don't make noise...
They eat only once or twice a week...

Great pets (this coming from someone who never thought he would own one, never mind two...and counting).

Just keep up on your research and be persistant... Good Luck

my advice... wait. I was in the same situation you were in. I had bearded dragon, iguana, and a turtle, but I could never add a snake to my "collection" of reps. I'm through college now and livin on my own so now I have a corn. You should know snakes are the [bleep], probably the best reptile to own, for many reasons... anyways, you should just get a lizard, beardies are cool and wait for the snake. You aren't missing out on a corn for no good reason, show your mum some respect (I didn't) and just commit to the idea that once you get out of her house you'll get a snake... you live the majority of your life away from home... so don't sink into despair.