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craigafrechette · 07-17-18, 10:16 PM

I agree, you're better off getting a well established captive bred snake. Buying from a reputable breeder will basically guarantee you a healthy animal. With wild caught animals you never know what parasites or illnesses the animal may be carrying. Also, being new to snakes, you wouldn't know what mannerisms and demeanors a healthy snake would have, so it would be extremely difficult to identify warning signs of an unhealthy snake. Snakes are very good at hiding illness, so before a new keeper is able to identify an issue it could likely be too late.

Also, check out morphmarket.com and you'll find plenty of corn snakes for sale. I just checked and there are 346 corns currently available. Not to mention plenty of other species.

07-17-18, 10:16 PM	#3
craigafrechette Member Join Date: Dec-2017 Posts: 911 Country:	Re: I need help choosing what to do!! I agree, you're better off getting a well established captive bred snake. Buying from a reputable breeder will basically guarantee you a healthy animal. With wild caught animals you never know what parasites or illnesses the animal may be carrying. Also, being new to snakes, you wouldn't know what mannerisms and demeanors a healthy snake would have, so it would be extremely difficult to identify warning signs of an unhealthy snake. Snakes are very good at hiding illness, so before a new keeper is able to identify an issue it could likely be too late. Also, check out morphmarket.com and you'll find plenty of corn snakes for sale. I just checked and there are 346 corns currently available. Not to mention plenty of other species.