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Thanks for all of your help on corns and other types of snakes. I was wondering if a Okeetee or Miami would be better for a beginner, and if one is more nervous than the other? "

Mike aka Toilet Octopus

Either one. All cornsnakes, regardless of morph are pretty much the same as far as temperment.

Okeetees do tend to be bigger than others and Miamis tend to be on the small size. So if size is a concern that may make up your mind.
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You can get different temperments from the same clutch.Some snakes are alot more mellower than others.Your really flipping a coin and hoping they calm down.Most corns calm down as they get older if there handled.I have some adult female hypos that will never calm down and they bite,musk,and squirm,you name it.My adult amels can be handfed there so laid back.
I picked up some mellow cali kings 5 weeks ago and now that they have settled in have become complete terrors.There just worms but by god they dont know that.
I also have some Texas bairds that for the most part are tame as kittens but it doesnt mean they dont have there moods when they will take a pot shot at me.(well my adult male did)
If you can make it to a reptile show just ask the breeders which ones are the calmest.They know and can help you out.
Most ball pythons are dogtame from the start but they can go thru periods of not eating that can give a new owner a fit.
If your into snakes take a chance and get one.Corns are an easy snake to take care of...Paul....Sorry Im ranting been one heck of a day.

I agree not all corn snakes act the same even in the same clutch.
You should handle the little one if you can. If he/she is moving calmly and not squirming around or musking or bitting he/she will probably make a good pet.
Good luck
Chuck