To breed or to trade?

Ok, I've tried and tried...everything I can think of to get my male Amel corn to adjust to handling. Not putting him back till he's still, holding him less time or more... It hasn't worked, and he actually turned and nipped me today. SIGH.

He's a beautiful snake, and has some good genetics (100% het for snow the breeder said), but I bought him to be a pet primarily. Recently, I saw a really pretty and very gentle female albino corn at my reptile store for $50(is that too much or just right?).
So, it comes down to this: should I keep my Amel male to breed with that female, or should I trade him for her to breed with my Ghost male, which I want to do anyway. Unless they can show a purpose, such as good breeding, I don't really like having nippy, aggressive animals around.

What does everyone here think? I would rather get the opinions of experts before making a decision. :)

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Originally Posted by Argentra

Ok, I've tried and tried...everything I can think of to get my male Amel corn to adjust to handling. Not putting him back till he's still, holding him less time or more... It hasn't worked, and he actually turned and nipped me today. SIGH.

He's a beautiful snake, and has some good genetics (100% het for snow the breeder said), but I bought him to be a pet primarily. Recently, I saw a really pretty and very gentle female albino corn at my reptile store for $50(is that too much or just right?).
So, it comes down to this: should I keep my Amel male to breed with that female, or should I trade him for her to breed with my Ghost male, which I want to do anyway. Unless they can show a purpose, such as good breeding, I don't really like having nippy, aggressive animals around.

What does everyone here think? I would rather get the opinions of experts before making a decision. :)

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Well since i like amels and the snows i would keep him and find him a girlfreind lol.Infact maybe thats why he is biting you :rofl::rofl:.If the albino is healthy then thats not to bad of a price ;)

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Originally Posted by joepythons

Well since i like amels and the snows i would keep him and find him a girlfreind lol.Infact maybe thats why he is biting you :rofl::rofl:.If the albino is healthy then thats not to bad of a price ;)

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:giggle: Cute...very cute. I love how he looks, he's just a brat that I can't hold. I guess it would be a good idea to see if he makes a good breeder first. Thanks for the opinion.
Now to go see if they'll let me have that albino for $40 instead :D

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Originally Posted by Argentra

:giggle: Cute...very cute. I love how he looks, he's just a brat that I can't hold. I guess it would be a good idea to see if he makes a good breeder first. Thanks for the opinion.
Now to go see if they'll let me have that albino for $40 instead :D

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Your welcome :P :8:.Let me know if you get her and we need pics :weirdface:weirdface:D

I think it's up to you, honestly. 99% of corns are puppy-dog tame. You just had some bum luck and got one of the ones in the 1%. If he doesn't really make you 100% happy (regardless of how good of a breeder he is) then I would find a new home for him. Especially if he's primarily a pet 1st; breeder 2nd.

I dont know about you, but I wouldnt be satisfied with a trade because he cant be handled.

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Originally Posted by littleindiangirl

I dont know about you, but I wouldnt be satisfied with a trade because he cant be handled.

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He wants to trade off the biting snake for a tamer one ;)

I understand that, but I would feel defeated ya know?

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Originally Posted by littleindiangirl

I understand that, but I would feel defeated ya know?

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Hows that :confused:.If you get rid of the killer snake for a tame one :D,

It's a corn snake. lol. It can't be that destructive.

:8: ... You guys are great.

I understand your comment on feeling defeated, littleindiangirl, because I hate it when I can't manage to tame any animal I have through gentility and love. My leo gecko was just the same, except he was abused as a juvi and I rescued him. After having an un-holdable animal for ten years (he was finally sold to a breeder to be with the ladies), I don't really want to go through that again.
Don't get me wrong, I really like this snake... but he just won't allow anyone to hold him.

I went in to see the new snake, and unfortunately it's a 'He' not a 'She'. So, I have arranged to trade my Amel het Snow for this Amel because this new one is the mellowest snake ever as well as a beauty. Once spring rolls around, I intend to hit the R.M. Reptile Expo and see if I can't find a nice female corn for my guys.

And I will certainly get some pics as soon as I have the new guy home... or rather, new guyS. I have to bring that poor little pastel home tomorrow because they just got in a big shipment of sellable snakes and no longer have the room to board mine.

Thanks for all the thoughts! And BTW...I'm a she. :D

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Originally Posted by Argentra

I'm a she. :D

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:O :O are you sure :rofl::rofl:.

:rolleyes: Umm... take a look at my profile pic. Yeah, I'm sure :D

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Originally Posted by Argentra

:rolleyes: Umm... take a look at my profile pic. Yeah, I'm sure :D

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Yep your a she :P :P :love: :love:

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Originally Posted by Argentra

:rolleyes: Umm... take a look at my profile pic. Yeah, I'm sure :D

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And your a baby :rofl::rofl:

Hmm... do you mean I'm really young, or good looking?? Since I haven't really been called either in a long time...Thanks! :D

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Originally Posted by Argentra

Hmm... do you mean I'm really young, or good looking?? Since I haven't really been called either in a long time...Thanks! :D

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Well i will make you wonder :D.

I see you are living in Denver.I traveled thru Denver in May and i was tripped out seeing snow on the mountains :O :O :O.

There's snow up there almost all year. :) Heh, you wanna talk snow...it's all over the place right now.

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Originally Posted by Argentra

There's snow up there almost all year. :) Heh, you wanna talk snow...it's all over the place right now.

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Yea we are due for snow tonight till the morning :banana::banana: