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I have kept horned frogs for many years, as well as a multitude of other animals, but never a snake. I am interested in getting one though. I have been reading that a corn snake is a good snake to keep, and I was hoping that some of you veterans out there could help me out. Here are some of the guidelines im looking at:

1. EASY maintenance
2. ~ 6ft max length
3. Docile
4. Can be kept in a sweater box

Now some questions:
Also, could someone point me to some good, thorough care sheets? What can I expect to pay for a cornsnake? Do snakes urinate?

Finally, I found this picture, and I think this specimen is absolutely gorgeous, can someone identify it? How much would this snake cost?

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0.0.1 Cranwelli Horned Frog
0.0.1 Ornate Horned Frog

>>I have kept horned frogs for many years, as well as a multitude of other animals, but never a snake. I am interested in getting one though. I have been reading that a corn snake is a good snake to keep, and I was hoping that some of you veterans out there could help me out. Here are some of the guidelines im looking at:
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>>1. EASY maintenance
Very easy to maintain. warm side cool side, hide on each side
water dish big enough for the snake to soak in.
Substrate such as aspen shavings

>>2. ~ 6ft max length
It can happen but very rare for corns to get over 6ft

>>3. Docile
like babies

>>4. Can be kept in a sweater box
no problem there. many are kept in rack systems utilizing sweater boxes.

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>>Now some questions:
>>Also, could someone point me to some good, thorough care sheets? What can I expect to pay for a cornsnake? Do snakes urinate?

members.tripod.com/~Draybar/caresheets.html
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>>Finally, I found this picture, and I think this specimen is absolutely gorgeous, can someone identify it? How much would this snake cost?
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That is a picture of one of MY anerys. I am curious where you found that picture if it wasn't on this site or my web site.
I want to know who is using it without my permission.
An anery like that would be anywhere from $15.00 to $30.00 depending on where you get it.
this is my original photo. I just posted it a few posts down

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Corn snakes and rat snakes..No one can have just one.
"resistance is futile"
Jimmy (draybar)

Draybars Snakes

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cornsnakes range from $10 up to $200 or more, depending on the particular color morph/pattern. Draybar answered all your other questions quite well.
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PHLdyPayne

Draybar answered your question as to good beginner snake. The best care sheet/manual is Kathy Love's Corn Snake manual. You will find her web site at cornutopia.com. She also has short care sheets. Good luck.
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1.2 Ghost Corns, Beetlejuice, Casper and Spooky
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1.1 Hypo het lavender, Rosy and Rocko
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0.1 Amel, Sunny
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0.1 Australian Shepherd, Angel

Gypsy

I started my Corn snake in a 29 gallon. He was 15 inches long then (December 2004). 2 months ago, at 30 inches, I moved him to a 42"l by 27"h by 24"d home-made viv. I can leave the front doors open (only when I am standing there) and he doesn't try to get out. You may hear about how snakes are escape artists, and if they want out, they can be persistant. But think about why they want out. Maybe the viv is too small. Don't just accept what seems to be the rule for keeping snakes. This is my first one and he is healthy and growing (20 inches since Dec 2004). He is handleable and mellow, eats every 6 days, and sheds every 5 weeks. If you have the room, bigger is better.

Thanks for all your replies. I have learned alot, but I still have a few more questions before I take the plunge.

I like the idea of plastic containers for a number of reasons, and in fact, this is how I keep my horned frogs. They are light, stackable, easy to clean, and cheap. What size would I need for a corn?

What about a glass aquarium if I wanted to go that route?

I like that homemade vivarium. That is definately something I will consider.

Finally, if I decided to use a plastic box, can you use an UTH or do you need some other heat source?

Thanks again.
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0.0.1 Cranwelli Horned Frog
0.0.1 Ornate Horned Frog

the cage needs to be at LEAST half as long as the snake and 1/3 as wide. Also, with the plastic I hear that the heat tape is best!
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0.1 Snow Corn "Hope"
1.0 Redtail "Kilo"
1.0 Ball Python "Road Hog"
1. Orange Albino Black Ratsnake "Chunk" (Goonies)
.1 Orange Albino Black Ratsnake "Peaches" (Didn't name her!)

you could at least answer mine.
Did you put my photo on imageshack or did someone else?
If you put it on there for the purpose of this question I would appreciate that you either give me credit for the photo, on imageshack, or remove the photo.
I don't mean to be an A$$ H@)) about it, I would just prefer that people ask for permission to use my photos and give proper credit when they do use them.
otherwise I can only say..get a cornsnake..easy to care, docile and beautiful. What more could you ask for.
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Corn snakes and rat snakes..No one can have just one.
"resistance is futile"
Jimmy (draybar)

Draybars Snakes

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i house all my snakes in aquariums. i just like them better then keeping them in a plastic sweater box for their entire life and the only time you see them is when you take them out.

i have 3 in 20 gallon long tanks and one in a 40 gallon breeder size. then there is my 7 foot jungle python in an 80 gallon tank. most of them have an UTH. couple have lights.
as long as you provide the correct temps,etc they should be fine in what ever you decide to house them in.