I want to know if i should get a corn snake or a ball python any thing will help.?

Question

i live in whiteland indiana looking for close to home pet store that sells cheap snakes

Answer 1

I am sure that both species and there perks and disadvantages I can share my experience with Ball Pythons.  I have owned one for over a year.  It was easy going at first.  Just make sure that you have the cage set up before you bring the pet home.  The temp should be around 85 at least but no more than 93 or 94.  It helps to establish a cool side and a warm side.  You will want to get a under cage heater, a heat pad under the cage works fine at a low-med setting.  They also sell actual reptile heating pads.  Avoid hot rocks at all cost and make sure that they can not come into direct contact with heat lamps.  My friends red tail burn herself badly on a heat lamp.   Make sure that the lid seals very well, they are amazing escape artists.  Your snake would greatly love a good hide box or two.  BP will sometimes go off feeding during the winter months.  It is fine for them to do this so don't get too stessed out, i did and i think me trying different things made her fasting last longer.  That is about all the information that i can think to say for a new snake owner.  If you have any question you can ask me at [e-mail]

Answer 2

Check out both these sites to help you decide:

http://www.kingsnake.com/ballpythonguide...

http://cornsnakes.com/forums/

Answer 3

The choice is up to you.  Both snakes have a reputation for being docile.  The ball python will get bigger though.  And there is a vast variety of king snake.  So it is up to you.  If you are being attacked by rattle snakes, then you want the king snake. King snakes are not affected by rattlesnake venom.  In fact some king snakes eat rattlesnakes.    Keep in mind at a pet store when looking corn snakes are a type of king snake.  Good Look

Answer 4

Hello; this is a difficult question, as I own and love both Corn snakes and Ball pythons. :)

Ball pythons, while slow moving and good tempered; have very high humidity needs, are finicky eaters, and are prone to shedding problems, as I am sure you've likely read. There are definitely some things you can do to prevent this (use the right caging and substrate), but it is still difficult for some keepers. Corns are have low humidity needs, are great eaters and good shedders, but are often quick moving, can be nippy (particularly when young) and can be hard to handle.

Using a coconut dirt-type substrate (Eco-Earth by Zoo-med being my favorite) and having a front opening, solid construction cage with no screen lid (maybe small screens on the sides for ventilation) will help take care of the shedding and humidity issues that you would regularly have with Ball pythons. Ball pythons will generally go off of feeding for a couple of weeks to a couple of months out of the year; though this is generally nothing to worry about as it is VERY rare for them to starve themselves so much that they have any serious issues from it.

Here is a wonderful website called the troubleshooting guide to Ball pythons that is a great resource on common problems that people have with Ball pythons and what to do about them:

http://www.kingsnake.com/ballpythonguide

Corn snakes, as I said, can be nippy and are quick moving, but generally tame down with regular handling. However even the tamest adults seem to be constantly on the move; so you really can't just put them on your lap, shoulder or hand and expect them to stay there. If you want a snake that is content just to hang out, then these guys may not be the snakes for you.

If you are open to other species; I'd highly recommend a Rosy boa. They have all of the good points of both species; and really none of the bad.

They are incredibly docile, slow moving, calm, one of the easiest snake species I’ve ever cared for, small, come in several different colors and localities, and all around are a wonderful (albeit often overlooked) snake. They are excellent feeders, don't have high humidity needs, and none of mine have ever had a bad shed. Here is a care sheet on them; in case you are interested:

http://www.rosyboa.com/desertboas/caresh...

Two other good species of snake that you may consider that are small, easy to care for, exceptionally docile, and aren't prone to feeding or shedding issues would be Kenyan Sand boas and Childrens Pythons. Here are care sheets for both of them, as well:

http://www.tinypythons.com/caresheet_chi...

http://www.wnyherp.org/care-sheets/snake...

So in conclusion; the choice on what species is yours. All of them have good points, and points that would be considered bad by some people, but with a little bit of effort and understanding, ALL of them can be great beginner snakes. My only other suggestion would be to choose whichever one seems to best fit what your view of an ideal snake is. :)

I hope this helps, and if you’d like any more information on the care and maintenance of any of the species I named or just snakes in general; please feel free to message me and I’d be more than happy to assist you.

Good luck!

Answer 5

get a python or better yet get a boa there the best snake to cause i use to have a corn snake but it got out i think the bigger snakes are all ways better caues if thay get out there eazy to spot