I'm actually a corn snake breeder, starting this year. LOL! I've been keeping corn snakes for several years now, and am hoping to have my first two clutches this season. Both are for first generation projects, so the outcomes may not be entirely fancy morph-wise, but the adults in question are all beautiful specimens. If that is something you are interested in, let me know.
Of course, I also know many breeders that are much more experienced than I am, and whom will also have many more clutches with many, many more morph options available. Several of them will also have yearlings or adults for sale, which may be your better option for a classroom pet. While corn snakes are widely known as being hardy reptiles, the babies are still pretty fragile and have more potential to be finicky in their first year.
Again, just let me know. If there is a particular color or pattern you have in mind, I can direct your to breeders who specialize in particular morphs.
To be honest, though, you might be perfectly happy with a "normal" (also known as "classic"). They tend to be the most colorful (in my opinion) and are generally available for less than $30, depending on how bold the colors are. Finally, "Okeetee" is a type of "normal" corn snake that is known for having very bright orange and very thick, black borders. (They also technically should all have lineage to a specific region in North Carolina to be called "Okeetee", but that is another story.) You may pay a little more for one of those, but they are still very reasonable and very, very pretty.
This is my five year old "normal" corn, Reggie. He is about as bright as they get without being classified as "Okeetee", and this pic was taken on a overcast day.
Sorry, I hope I'm not overwhelming you with information. It's just that these snakes are kind of a passion of mine.
Of course, I also know many breeders that are much more experienced than I am, and whom will also have many more clutches with many, many more morph options available. Several of them will also have yearlings or adults for sale, which may be your better option for a classroom pet. While corn snakes are widely known as being hardy reptiles, the babies are still pretty fragile and have more potential to be finicky in their first year.
Again, just let me know. If there is a particular color or pattern you have in mind, I can direct your to breeders who specialize in particular morphs.
To be honest, though, you might be perfectly happy with a "normal" (also known as "classic"). They tend to be the most colorful (in my opinion) and are generally available for less than $30, depending on how bold the colors are. Finally, "Okeetee" is a type of "normal" corn snake that is known for having very bright orange and very thick, black borders. (They also technically should all have lineage to a specific region in North Carolina to be called "Okeetee", but that is another story.) You may pay a little more for one of those, but they are still very reasonable and very, very pretty.This is my five year old "normal" corn, Reggie. He is about as bright as they get without being classified as "Okeetee", and this pic was taken on a overcast day.
Sorry, I hope I'm not overwhelming you with information. It's just that these snakes are kind of a passion of mine.
People who are passionate/nerdy about almost any topic are my very favorite kind. And I will be sending you a pm soon. Looking obsessively at all the colors...no clue yet but I will let you know
. Definitely going to go with an yearling or adult vs a baby.Thanks so much and Reggie is gorgeous!
Oh and what colors are you expecting from the breeding?
