Corn Snake vs Ball Python: What Makes A Better Pet? 🤔🐍
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 27 ส.ค. 2024
- What snake makes a better pet?!
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"Corn snakes are more lively" is absolutely true but that means if you get a baby you better be ready for a chaos shoelace
I have a milksnake, I would characterize him as, pretty looking, zippy garden hose. He's a mixed bag for handling, he never bites or musks, but generally just zips out of your hands as fast as he can.
@jaspurrz I think that's baby Colubrids in a nutshell haha
I have a corn snake 🐍
@@mrvwbug4423thought you said milkshake😊
yes. as a former baby shoelace owner i can say they get pretty chaotic.
I’ve had both before, but had a ball python first. They are super super chill and you can relax with them on the couch. Cornies will ZOOM everywhere, so you need to keep more of an eye on them noodle boyes
😂
My ball python us mean :(
Ive been trying to socialize him but when he grts nervous he goes right back to biting
@@user-cp1np1ob4d when he’s in the cage put ur hand on the egde for about 5 mins everyday than he’ll trust u cuz he’s used to u more and maybe u can pick him up
@@ButterInMyToes When i worked at a reptile shop I always told people ball pythons are for handling while you do an activity, but handling corn snakes IS the activity.
@@user-cp1np1ob4d Its honestly rare to find a ball python thats willing to bite. Thats really unlucky, but it should be very easy to fix. Lookup "Tap training". It will work, trust me. Never seen it fail with ball pythons. Ive been keeping ball pythons since i was 3 years old and im in my 30s. Nowdays my ball python is my smallest snake believe it or not lol. Im not even into small snakes, but ill probably always have at least one ball python until the day i die. They are my "go to snake" for handing to people who have never handled a snake before, and want to try with something easy. Ball pythons are generally about as calm as a snake can be. Their "chill vibes" and cute derpy faces make them ideal for people who are afraid of snakes. idk how anyone could look into a ball pythons goofy eyes and be intimidated lol.
Ball pythons are like the dog of the snake world. They just love to chill and are down for some attention.
As a person with mental health conditions that cause anxiety and panic attacks, my ball python helps by redirecting attention and directing pressure because she is stronger than a corn snake. I’m not saying corn snakes are not a great pet. They are fantastic pets I’m just saying this is my reason for picking a ball python.
I can relate. I love feeling them squeeze a little bit. Something about the pressure is calming. Not the "i'm scared im going to fall" sort of squeeze, but just feeling their strength. My african rock python basically massages my neck (just the back of it) and my shoulders sometimes. It is incredibly relaxing and calming most of the time. Shes a sweetheart too. She doesnt even strike her food, let alone people. Whenever I feed her, she just calmly opens her mouth and eats her frozen thawed rabbits off the ground without striking at them at all. She doesnt even coil them until shes halfway done eating it. She never ever skips a meal..... unless that meal is not a rabbit lol. She does not eat rats. She used too, but apparently shes too good for them now lol. Either that or they are so small to her she doesn't even see them as food anymore. Not a species id reccomend to everyone, but they can be perfect for someone looking for a larger snake. I prefer my african rock python over any of my burmese or reticulated pythons. They are all wonderful though! I just think african rock pythons have the most personality out of all the giant snakes.
That's what I'm saying. I have 15 BP and breed them as a hobby. After getting my first BP I wanted to start breeding them and give them to other veterans who may need a friend but can't have a dog. BP are docile and just chill.
I have both
This is one of the reasons I love snakes so much. Aside from the fact that they physically feel so cool to hold, like that wonderful tactile sensation of their muscle-y noodle-ness, I also feel like that would be incredibly helpful for my mental health, like you mentioned, with that attention diversion.
And they're beautiful.
@@coalblooded Handling snakes is super different from species to species. Id handle a few species at a shop to get a feel for what you are looking for, and what you can provide for. Then id narrow is down from there. Some snakes, like ball pythons, are snakes you can easily handle while doing other activities. Something like a Corn snake however, IS the activity. If you try to sit on a couch watching tv, with a cornsnake you are likely to lose it. A ball python is a lot less likely to do that, but still might lol. Also, dont be afraid to look at snakes that people consider "Intermediate". As long as you do enough research it doesnt matter. Never get a snake as a "stepping stone" to what you really want. Just do the proper research and get what you actually want instead. Unless its listed as "Expert only", youll be fine with enough research. Getting a snake as a "stepping stone" is almost a guaranteed way to get bored of your pet. I saw it all the time working at arizona reptile center.
Ball Python, personally. Mine has his own personality and they can even be trained to only have a feeding response when you tap on the enclosure with the tongs. He transitioned from mice to rats effortlessly. I only had one instance where he went off food, but it was related to him developing minor scale rot and the stress of the treatment caused him to not care for eating. He went off food for 5 months till he completely healed, but didn't loose any weight in that time period. I've had him for three years and he's one of the best things that ever happened to me. Absolute goofball.
He sounds absolutly adorable ❤
I have 7 ball pythons. Love them. Also a superdwarf reticulated python. He's very interactive
My python got a belly burn and didn't eat for four months. That was a few months ago. She just started eating again recently. She's 3 years old and will only eat small fuzzy mice right now since her injury. Nothing bigger. I was so glad that she started eating again though 😅.
Wow you have one I will probably get one when I grow up to be 18 years old.
@@martinfisher6496they are so worth getting!
As much as I love ball pythons, my first snake was a corn snake. I love how simple and easy they are to take care of and how they stay a reasonable size, very cute and not bitey in my experience.
I've been told that Corn snakes can get a lot bigger than you expect, I think these days with better care they will get just as long as a Ball, just not as thicc. That's why I like my milksnake, he has great patterning, and 3.5ft is as big as he will ever get, about 60% the length of a big Corn snake or Ball.
Whatever your looking for in a snakes personality is what matters. If you’re looking for a more entertaining and lively snake go for a corn snake but if you want a snake who will just chill with you then get a ball python.
Very true. It applies to bigger snakes too. Burmese pythons are BASICALLY just giant ball pythons that never go off food. They are great for relaxing on the couch and watching TV. Reticulated pythons on the other hand move around a whole lot more and are more interactive, more similar to a cornsnake. Handling them is more of an activity in itself rather than something you would do while doing something else. Obviously big snakes are impractical for most people though. For most people I highly reccomend Carpet pythons! Particularly the smaller localities of them. They have an INCREDIBLY cool looking face and head shape compared to most other nonvenomous snakes out there. They are very smart and active snakes who are not difficult to handle and are extremely hardy. Some localities dont need very much added heat, and do not even have any special humidity requirements! For whatever reason they never gained much popularity in the united states, but they are one of the top reccomended beginner snakes in Australia.
My mom had 6 corn snakes as a kid, and they were actually pretty friendly, I would definitely go for a corn snake 😊
So are ball pythons
Definitely a corn I wouldn’t feel like getting bit from a ball python thinking I’m a mouse 😂
My sister has had a corn snake since she was 12 (she's now 20) and was only bitten once, and it's because she missed his feeding time 💀
I’ve been bitten by my python before and it hurts bad but I definitely would take the backwards teeth over sharp fangs from a corn snake
I got a ball python she's so sweet
@@miaquinn2366 I love Ball pythons but if I were to get a snake it’d be a corn mainly just due to the size from ball pythons scaring me a little 😬 Also I love the morphs on corns more and where I live it’d be easier to own one without getting all the permits and such lol.
My snake has bitten me it feels like pin pricks not bad at all
Corn snakes are absolutely adorable little guys with great personalities. I love them so much
I have a ball python, and the full year ive had her, shes never been off of food. Shes a great eater and helps me calm down when i handle her tbh
I decided on both 😂 both are rescues and both are amazing. My corn snake is no contact after his abuse but his bioactive enclosure means he’s stimulated and happy without humans. My BP went off food and nearly starved, most because of improper housing. Once this was fixed when he came home he’s never stopped eating since.
I would love to have a python. They are so darn cute.
They aren’t as easy as corn snakes
I think it kinda depends on your lifestyle,age,and availability.
Or whether your willing to deal with your ball python not eating or your corn snake trying to escape
@@skittletheaxolotldragon151 Oh, absolutely, as with any other animal. 🤙 And to Hallie: corn snakes are wonderful beginner pets and I completely agree that an inexperienced snake owner should not start out with one.
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I got my own cornsnake today and it is amazing its a cornsnake honey
How do u like it
Got mine two months ago. She’s an exotic caramel corn snake bred. She’s a year old and around getting closer and closer 3 feet. I can’t wait for when she’s 5-6 feet.
@@metaknight115I highly doubt she will get to 6 feet
I prefer ball python because they don’t move too much when handing and they just look better in my opinion
I've dreamed of rescuing both...I'd name them Cornflake the Cornsnake and Lucille the Ball Python 😂 also I like the dude with the bald face
Can’t pick, their both amazing animals and first pets
I love the way u put that. So true
The Corn snake might be a little easier, just because Balls are notorious for going on hunger strikes.
I can’t decide which one is better 😅
Do you want a thicc Python that you can wear around the house, but might go on hunger strike every so often, or a zippy colubrid that might take smaller food, but will be a lot more active. They both use the same size enclosure (75 to 120 depending on size).
That older gentleman is sleeping on Ball Pythons as pets.
I like Ball Pythons. I have never met a corn snake up close and personally. Ball pythons back off when they sense the heat of your hand.
Serpents are the devil I'd shoot it
How have you never held a corn snake
Untrue, my balls will actively crawl onto my hand. It's all about socialization with any animal. For a ball I recommend sitting them on your shoulders or chest and letting them explore without scaring them with hands until they get used to you
I've been wanting to buy a pet corn snake for years! I've always loved snakes. Maybe this year is the year😊
They aren’t hard to take care of just make sure you know what to do and your good and it’s not hard so try
Did you get your snake
@@Breviparopus Not yet, but in the process of moving houses and once we settle into our new one we'll have room for it!
A corn snake for sure! I just got my first snake recently and hes an albino cornsnake hes so cute and chill.
I love my corn snake, Mambo. He is super friendly and curious about things. He just goes with the flow of things, and is a hearty eater with no feeding issues. He is a super easy keeper. My friends who have Balls are constantly saying they have feeding and other issues with their snakes. I'm glad I chose a corn snake.
Corn snake, because when their babies they’re adorable
Can you make a video on EVERY SINGLE pet, them in there habitats, and heir backstory as to why you rescued them, Including those in the Alligator House, Animal House, Outdoor Pets, Inside Pets, Tortoise House, Chicken House, Wild Animals you take Care of, and animals you may own but live in zoos
As someone who has a lively ziptie (corn snake), I can confirm that they make great pets
I have had both and I think that if you want a active or more active snake, a corn snake would be better, but if you want to snake that will just chill with you then a ball python will be best!
Corn snakes cause I have one
I have both of them and they're both perfect in different ways. same with my kingsnake and my boa, all of them are amazing, they're just different. I prefer all the snakes
Same. I like both
My cousin has both of these guys and ive never seen such well behaved snakes. neither of them are head shy and dont bite
My ball is docile, eats while in shed, and is just a goof noodle. Mostly trampling her plants, climbing her branch, or just hiding.
So many cool morphs !
Ball python 🐍 for sure I love animals especially turtles 🐢 and tortoises 🐢 and also crawfish 🦞
I have a corn snake, i dont have a ball python but i do have a burmese python and despite the risk factor, as long as shes fed on time shes a big sweetheart
Ball python team
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ball python all day everyday... but the corn snake was cute 😍
Corn snake is cute but the python can choke my enemies MUHUAHAHAHAH 💀💀
Naturally, ball pythons are the best snake pets in my opinion mainly because they are inexpensive, easy to take care of, don’t require lots and lots of care, and are pretty chill.
For morphs I’d defo choose ball python,but for care and handling I’d choose a corn snake,though some of their morphs are pretty
My juvenile ball python is currently wrapped around my headphones and hair bun on top of my head so safe to say I love how calm and relaxed they are and just willing to hang out while you multitask 🥹
I'm sitting here with my scalless corn snake rn and I'm kinda biased because I breed corn snakes but I just love. Pythons have more husbandry challenges, corn snakes are just so easy.
I all ready have a corn snake
So far, ball python. My lil Norm's getting ready to turn 2 years old, and he's the sweetest little thing! He DOES have a habit of wanting to go where he shouldn't when I let him look at things, and he's VERY stubborn about it, but otherwise: he's an angel.
There’s just something about ball pythons that I really like
I have a ball python, she was my first snake ever, and I plan on getting a corn snake at this year's reptile expo, so I don't prefer one over the other! But if you want a good snake as a new owner, I definitely recommend corn snakes. They're much more active compared to ball pythons and, as stated in the video, will basically eat right out of your hand. They're also very good for those who want a snake for their kid, because of how active they are.
I got a corn snake about 2 years ago. I held every single snake there and only one of them tried to bite me. I ended up taking him home and I named him skittles
I have both and they are both really good pets❤️
I feel like I’d rather get a ball python since there more chill
My first snake was a Mexican black kingsnake, and that’s actually what I recommend for a beginner. Doesn’t have to specifically be a Mexican black but I live kingsnakes and milk snakes. They’re much better feeders than ball pythons and more reasonable temp and humidity requirements. I love corn snakes but I would highly recommend getting an adult from a rescue, so many are in them that need good homes. And also a baby will try to get out of anything you try and keep it.
King snakes can be a little unpredictable for new keepers though. The ball python feeding issues are blown out of proportion. It's really not a problem if you give them correct husbandry
I have both!
A female ‘sunkissed’ corn snake named Skyblaze (she turns 3 today!)
And a male ‘piebald’ ball python named Cookie
ball python, it is easy to care for and i like to have a chill snake.
Corn snakes might be more lively, but u have to be prepared for a zippy shoelace. Ball python’s are more chill, they don’t move around much, and they’re generally curious creatures, they don’t bite unless provoked. And! You can have snake cuddles with them :) generally they won’t move much so u can just hang out with them x3
Corn snake for sure they’re like the best pet
Between those two, a Corn snake, less likely to go on hunger strike. But a Corn snake may need just as big an enclosure, they can get just as long as a Ball. I personally chose option #3, a Pueblan Milksnake, pretty patterning, great eaters just like Corn snakes, stays small enough to live happily in a 40, a Ball or a Corn may need a 120 if they get to the bigger end of their size range.
I find corns a bit wriggly and flighty; when we're talking about which makes a better PET, that, to me, is very important. I like to hang out with my animals, not wrangle them.
When keepers say ball pythons go off food USUALLY its because they don’t want to offer it live rats. Some situations are different though of course.
I've wanted a corn snake my entire life but then when it was time to choose I picked a pine snake and never regretted it, and then a ball python because I felt in love with one that is super active and has an insane good response. Corn snakes are cute but now I find them a little bit boring
BOTH!
BOTH
Both are great pets. However, I've had my corn snake for four years, and she's been the best part of my life.
It depends on what people like. My opinion I'd choose a ball python over a corn snake but I like them both
I wanted to have a snake for a really long time so I asked many people what kind of snake I should get and everyone said corn snake or ball phyton. It was a really hard decision cuz they are both so cute 😭 but I got a corn snake instead :) they are really friendly and caring
Ive got a 4 month old ball python and hes the sweetest thing ever, hes actually been pretty good with feeding, sometimes he gets a bit funny with food when hes in the middle of a shed but other than that, i would say ball pythons are awsome
I personally prefer the slowness of the ball pythons
My ball python is 7 years old everytime i enter the room he is always at the front asking to get taken out i also taught him when i tap the tongue things on the glass he knows its feeding time im currently 18 by the time greg passes away he could meet my children
I have a corn snake, mine is very gentle, and only eats once a week, and you only have to clean there cage once a month. I would personally suggest a corn snake.
This was posted on my bday!
Ball python as I love my little guy to bits!
I own both, but the corn snake has a better feeding response
I’d LOVE to have a Ball python!! It seems to be the most docile and calmest of any snake for a pet! Corn snakes are good too! I also hear red tailed boas are very good as pets as well
I love corn snakes but I'm a big constrictor kind of gal. Though I would actually go with a dwarf retic since they don't go off food and have similar size to ball pythons
hognose snake is my favorite especially when they play dead as baby’s it’s so cute!!
Ball Python! I’d feel more at ease with a more relaxed, less moving snake, especially when their small. Id be having constant fears the corn snake would get lost somewhere
For my first I’ll be getting a Ball Python. I like how chill they are and I think they’re absolutely beautiful animals
I went to scales and tails for corn snake, and then I came back the ball python... Just because I instantly fell in love with one of the pastel clowns that was just so sweet 😭😭😭
I love all snakes but getting another ball python soon. I just enjoy their temperament more.
Corns 100%! Corns i think are more cuter, easier, affectionate and adventurous but BPs are bigger, prettier and more independent
Corn snake because I have one
I’ve had both and balled pythons are a lot more chill about handling but both are great options and make good pets the balled pythons will go off food for weeks sometimes so it can freak new owners out a little
I would choose a corn snake because they are just too cute
I actually have my ball python, nessi. My older sister used to have a corn snake named squiggles though but he excaped one day and we never found him
I just bought a corn snake and it’s so cute
Corn snake they seem more friendly to hold
For size I would go for the python,
for just hanging out corn snake
I have a Kenyan Sand Boa. I believe it’s the best of both worlds. Docile like both, slow like a ball python, small like a corn snake, consistent eater, very low maintenance.
*Childrens python. You still get a python, but I'm a corn snake sized package!
Ball python I have one and he’s so nice
I love ball pythons more than corn snakes because when you dress up your ball python it looks adorable😊
I’ve always been planning to get a corn snake
my top 4 are ball pythons,milk snakes,hognoses, and corn snakes
According to a lot of people who keep balls correctly... emphasis on correctly, going off feed is entirely due to breeding or shitty husbandry
A good thory, but even if that were true... It would still not explain why this behavior is SO much more prevalent in ball pythons than ALL other python species. Or why they still breed so readily. IMO ball pythons simply have a very mild prey drive and thats all it is. Males also go off food for breeding season like you said though. Infact i know male BP's who go off food for 8+ months EVERY year. Its also worth mentioning that ball pythons have a tendancy to prefer mice to rats ( thought to be due to them smelling more like their natural prey). So sometimes they will take a mouse but refuse a rat.
Team it depends. Corn snakes are fast and I've seen people get them for kids that are still scared of that, then they never get handled.. Otherwise corn snakes do seem to eat better, and you are going to see them being way more active.
As someone who wants a snake I’m thinking ball python (male because I want something smaller) they seen friendly they are beautiful and apparently like holding (if they have gotten used to it ) I’ve done my research I am a minor but I think I can handle it any opinions?
They both intrest me greatly
I always wanted a scaless cornsnake cause of how scronkly they look but i know they have their own issues
corn snake for starters with not that much room just get places to hide,food,care,and love.Ball pythons are for more experienced with more space.
I want to get a snake so badly, I want a corn snake!
I would want a ball python but I feel like I would end up choosing a corn snake
I have both
Both are very cool and beautiful. Depending upon the size of the snake that you want to deal with.