please dont flame me.. it was for the best of the snake, honestly. im not goign to take on something i know i dont have time for myself. it went to a responsible snake owner who has had snakes much longer than i. and if my ball struck at me a bit after i got it bet your booty i would be taking it back for a more docile snake. corns are docile snakes and this one had a history of striking, despite its reason i would rather have a calm and relaxed corn snake before opening a new can of worms with one with such a poor history. who knows how long its been "nippy" it wasnt a hatchling. either way, i know what was done was for the snakes best intrest cut and dry. someday i would love to have a corn snake or the like.