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I'm purchasing my Amel from
Paul and Lorraine at Gillard's Herps Canada.

We'll be meeting somewhere between our homes and I'll pick him/her up from them at that time.

I've been reading posts from other users here on this forum, and after reading some of the problems some others have with their corns, I'm becoming quite terrified. With it being my first, I'm worried it's going to get a respitory infection, lungworm, mites, etc etc. I've read that corns are hardy and quite resistant to illnesses and such. I know I'm probably overreacting. But, being my first, all I want if for my corn to be as healthy as it can be.

Please, feel free to reassure me it will be fine

Thanks
Shane

Please don't let this forum scare you. You need to look at this a resource if you ever have questions and as a starting point. I just got my first snake in september and spent a lot of time here just reading posts. It seems like there are a lot of problems that may arise but they really aren't that common. This is just a cool place to study so that if anything does happen you know how to handle it. Dont worry and enjoy your snake. If you do your research and have a good setup you will be in good shape. Enjoy--everyday I come in here and try to decide which morph I want next--and it will happen to you.

Jeremy

the zillions of corns that are doing well don't cause anyone to write in and say "my snakes are doing great and I don't have any questions". It's those problem times that prompt people to write. So you are getting a a bit of a skewed view of things by reading about all of the possible problems.

Why should i reassure you wizwise? kathy said the same thing that i was going to say, so now i am rambling.....
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BTW thanks kathy as you are a great help to us newbs as well as an inspiration (sounds dumb but true) Same goes for Don and Others who's names i can not remember right now.... Just think how many snake's lives you have saved and you will know how thankfull we are
Ok i'm done
Demon

If you buy a healthy snake and take good care of it, it's virtually guaranteed to remain healthy for life.

If you buy a healthy snake and take questionable care of it, who knows...

If you buy a questionable snake and take good care of it, who knows...

In captivity, a healthy corn snake will thrive with very little maintenance on your part. A clean, warm cage and regular feeding will be the extent of your workload.

Probably best to ignore the horror stories and read all you can about caring for your new friend. Your corn snake will reward your efforts with years of pleasant interaction.

Best wishes.

-Brandon
www.nosnakeban.org

Im not trying to scare the dude out a corn snake.But ive had seemingly,totally healthy snakes die.It's called the sh#t happens clause.It applies to animals,reptiles,people,anything basically living.Just because you do everything right doesnt always mean bliss.If you have ever owned goldfish you know what i mean...Paul

Well they do! And nothing dies for no reason. Maybe not apparent to us but many sudden deaths are caused by stress or health problems we aren't aware of. Everyone thinks snakes just need a hide box, a water dish and an under tank heat pad. It's this problem that kills so many new snakes. People just hope the temperature of the enclosure is correct. Also MANY more people have snakes die suddenly in the winter than in summer. Snakes are usually kept 0-5 feet above the ground, the area most likely to have draft and sudden temperature change. Snakes have undectable health problems too. Heart, liver, lungs etcetra may have problems you arent aware of. Inbreeding is also a factor that we cant control...unless youre the breeder.

Sorry for my english, I hope you understood what i say lol.

I had my first lizard die, I was so scared to try again but I did and now so far so good. Im up to two lizards, a salamander and a snake and none of them have even gotten sick *knocks on wood*
Good Luck and let us know how it goes.

>>I'm purchasing my Amel from
>>Paul and Lorraine at Gillard's Herps Canada.
>>
>>We'll be meeting somewhere between our homes and I'll pick him/her up from them at that time.
>>
>>I've been reading posts from other users here on this forum, and after reading some of the problems some others have with their corns, I'm becoming quite terrified. With it being my first, I'm worried it's going to get a respitory infection, lungworm, mites, etc etc. I've read that corns are hardy and quite resistant to illnesses and such. I know I'm probably overreacting. But, being my first, all I want if for my corn to be as healthy as it can be.
>>
>>Please, feel free to reassure me it will be fine
>>
>>Thanks
>>Shane