Corn snakes.

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I have been pestering my parents off and on for the past year about getting a pet snake. After my hamster passed on, I was really hoping they'd relent and let me bring one home. But they didn't, and I didn't push it because I was wrapped up in schoolwork and staying on top of my grades. But now that summer's rolled around and I have much more time to commit to.. anything, I am really set on bringing home a hatchling corn snake. I spent a while researching what kind of snake was the best for beginners (as I've never had a reptilian pet before). Well, it was only a few days, but it was concentrated research. I spent hours online into the wee hours of the morning looking at beginners' reptile info and corn snake information. I think I am fairly informed as to what this endeavor will require of me. I am prepared to commit to this animal, and I know once I have a planned out schedule, it'll be a breeze. But I still want to hear advice coming from experience, and I was hoping people who have owned corn snakes - or any snake - could give me tips or advice on caring for corn snakes, or even just broad tips about keeping a reptilian pet. For instance, there are some questions I couldn't find solid answers to: - Is there a gender that is easier to care for? - What is the best place to get frozen feeder mice? - I came across a report of depigmentation in the "piebald" morph.. is that a possible problem in other morphs or nothing to worry about? Anything you can think of would be great. I'm looking for general advice in every direction. Thanks!