Garter vs. Corn

[infernalis]

I think Garter Vs Corn was on the sci fi channel once.

It would HAVE to be better than Python Vs Cobra.

[drache]

there are several breeders on this forum and there may even be one near you, depending on what part of the country you're in
Scott Felzer seems to be the biggest commercial garter breeder outside this forum, and he has excellent snakes, but if you're going for a pet, I highly recommend getting one from a small breeder here on the forum, who gives them a little more individualized attention early on, and possibly even gets them feeding on f/t pinks

[adamanteus]

Oh, but it IS a fact!

[Stefan-A]

I wonder what an anerythristic tetrataenia would look like..

[drache]

my experience with corns is limited, but I do have four kings, and since kings and milks are now pert of the discussion I thought I'd input
two of them are Cali kings, and although babies have shaken their tail at me, and rodent smell on my hand can induce a feeding response (biting), other than that they are very very manageable
I've only once had feeding problems with a king and that was after I had let him get way obese, so it can rightfully be considered a spontaneous diet - he simply wasn't hungry for a few months
just last week I noticed that two of my kings were getting a bit chubby and I need to reduce the feeding - so no - cant's say they're difficult eaters
two of my medium sized ones will eat on the couch while I clean their cage
one thing about kings though - I don't think they come in as many designer colours as corns, so if that's important, well . . .

[Cobra Kai]

Wow…this is a hot thread! Very thought out thorough answers. I really appreciate you letting me tap into your brains so I can learn from your experience. You guys & gals are a huge help.

[snakesRme]

I do realize that the corn morphs are getting way out of hand...but I do love my Okeetee corn. He is ridiculously easy to feed (ALWAYS hungry), loves handling and is very easy to keep in FL. (We have the perfect temp for him without too much fuss. An under tank heater for the cold three days that we get and all is good, lol.) He is gorgeous and a very easy first snake, I would think.