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| tarotpodge |
Posted - 08/06/2011 : 21:28:02
I have been thinking for a while about getting a new addition for my family, to add to my creamsicle corn and 11 other furry/feathery friends. You guys have spured me on and revived my passion for our scaley friends.
Looked round pet shops and online with an open mind for possibly a different breed of snake. Couldnt see anything that caught my eye other than pictures online (loved the colour and pattern of ghost motley stipe corn or royal python).
Heard about a local RSPCA centre that have a reptile section so went out 2day to have a nose at the unwanted sweeties. Explained that i was un decided as to breed or age of snake i wanted, could i browse what they had in....Low and behold, what was the first snake they showed me...a ghost motley stripe corn hatchling. Needless to say i am now the proud new owner of this beautifull snake. I also choose to rehome another beauty who had a bite injury during his adventure of escape(he was a stray). I am unsure of his morph but makes no odds to me. He/it is beautifull...two unwanted snakes now have a forever home. How lucky are they
Unsuprisingly, there were so many unwanted snakes there. All shapes and sizes, breeds, temprements and ages. I wish more people would consider looking in rescue centres for their new family member rather than initially opting for the obvious choice of a shop. These poor little guys need loving homes and a second chance.... |
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| tarotpodge |
Posted - 10/06/2011 : 17:34:30
Thank you all for your input...I have now named them. Savanna (ghost motley) and indiana (normal????). |
| manda88 |
Posted - 10/06/2011 : 14:14:40
It's either a normal or it could be a hybrid, to me personally it looks like it could be a corn x rat hybrid, I'm sure someone will be able to tell you for sure :) |
| tarotpodge |
Posted - 10/06/2011 : 13:55:34
That was also one of my pros for seperating them. It will be alot easier to monitor their overall health. And wont need to seperate them for feeding. Am i right in thinking the other one is a normal. Just nosey really. My knowledge on types and morphs is nil. |
| manda88 |
Posted - 10/06/2011 : 11:48:20
Awww the little ghost is absolutely gorgeous, I love ghosts :) Great decision to separate them, just makes life so much easier knowing there's no risk of one being eaten, one doing a horrible poo/regurging and not knowing who's done it etc etc :)
Really glad that you're giving them a loving forever home, too! Such a shame that there are people out there who get bored of their animals and just dump them at pounds/rescues/god knows where, but at least there's people like us lot who can then give them a decent life ;) |
| Mamma |
Posted - 10/06/2011 : 10:37:20
ok good plan xxx |
| tarotpodge |
Posted - 10/06/2011 : 10:11:19
Have thought long and hard about the issue of cohabiting. Im off out to get a faun 2day. Am going to seperate them. There is a chance they will be fine, but also a chance they will not. Id rather not take the risk. Am going with my instinct on this one. Thanks for bringing this up and helping me come to the right decision x |
| tarotpodge |
Posted - 09/06/2011 : 19:50:42
Older corns can be kept together if of a simlar size but it's normally advised that experienced keepers only do so.
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What age/size would be safer to allow them to cohabitate if this is the option i choose. |
| herriotfan |
Posted - 09/06/2011 : 19:40:14
Beautiful snakes. 'Good on yer' for rescue....we don't have any rep rescue places about here. |
| Invalid User |
Posted - 09/06/2011 : 19:24:48
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Originally posted by tarotpodge
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Originally posted by **Louise**
Well done on rehoming rescues. They are lovely although I have to ask, are you housing the hatchlings together? I notice they are in the same cardboard hide.
I have read all the feeds relating to this. I was unsure of my opinion on this subject. I was always of the opinion that snakes should be housed seperately. I have met the reptile guy several times (i had a northern pine and bosc, when my ex left i could not handle them. He rehomed them for me) He seems to know his reptiles. He assured me that they would cohabitate well as they are the same size. I brought up my concerns relating to the points in the feed. He assured me that all would be ok. I am keeping a very close eye on them both....every 10 mins while im awake, checking them. im still unsure of my opinion as was advised by a "reptile profesional" that it would be fine. If this advise had come from a shop, then i would have disregarded it as it is not necessarily their speciality.
But of course i am open to all your experianced knowledge on this subject 2 make an informed desision.
Of course it will always be down to the owner to make an informed choice however having read the thread below there is no way I personally would ever risk housing 2 hatchlings together!! There are many experienced keepers and breeders on this forum and I'm pretty sure most if not all would advise against it. Older corns can be kept together if of a simlar size but it's normally advised that experienced keepers only do so.
http://www.thecornsnake.co.uk/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=5175 |
| grantcia |
Posted - 09/06/2011 : 19:08:58
oh a bit to far for me lol , i may have a nose in my local one to see whats in |
| tarotpodge |
Posted - 09/06/2011 : 19:01:05
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Originally posted by grantcia
good on ya what center did you visit to find these, soz just being nosey lol
Brighton RSPCA. They also sell second hand equipment and accessories for fair prices. |
| tarotpodge |
Posted - 09/06/2011 : 18:59:37
quote:
Originally posted by **Louise**
Well done on rehoming rescues. They are lovely although I have to ask, are you housing the hatchlings together? I notice they are in the same cardboard hide.
I have read all the feeds relating to this. I was unsure of my opinion on this subject. I was always of the opinion that snakes should be housed seperately. I have met the reptile guy several times (i had a northern pine and bosc, when my ex left i could not handle them. He rehomed them for me) He seems to know his reptiles. He assured me that they would cohabitate well as they are the same size. I brought up my concerns relating to the points in the feed. He assured me that all would be ok. I am keeping a very close eye on them both....every 10 mins while im awake, checking them. im still unsure of my opinion as was advised by a "reptile profesional" that it would be fine. If this advise had come from a shop, then i would have disregarded it as it is not necessarily their speciality.
But of course i am open to all your experianced knowledge on this subject 2 make an informed desision. |
| grantcia |
Posted - 09/06/2011 : 18:52:27
good on ya what center did you visit to find these, soz just being nosey lol |
| Invalid User |
Posted - 09/06/2011 : 18:47:02
Well done on rehoming rescues. They are lovely although I have to ask, are you housing the hatchlings together? I notice they are in the same cardboard hide. |
| Sta~ple |
Posted - 09/06/2011 : 18:41:54
Congrats for the rescue! I'd love to do the same one day. Just remember strict quarenteen since rescues don't know the status of the nasties they have there! |
| tarotpodge |
Posted - 09/06/2011 : 18:40:36
I know i should wait a few days to let them settle before handling and feeding but both were looking for food. So tried them on some pinkies this afternoon. Both eaten well. Ghost motley had 3 (piggy) but she is a tad on the scrawney side and the other took 2 pinkies. Fantastic. Happy snakes...Just need to name them now. |
| Mort13 |
Posted - 09/06/2011 : 17:26:25
Ooh congrats on your new additions. They are gorgeous!  |
| tarotpodge |
Posted - 09/06/2011 : 11:55:06
Thought i would add my creamsickle corn as well so she dont feel left out....
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| tarotpodge |
Posted - 09/06/2011 : 11:53:13
Fingers crossed this works....
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| tarotpodge |
Posted - 09/06/2011 : 09:34:18
I got them both from the RSPCA in Brighton. They have ony recently opened the reptile unit. I will upload some pics once i have worked out how to use the camera on my new phone :-$. I know there are a few private rescues out there, but it is not easy to find them.
Although i know what im doing, they gave me some good advise and they sell cheap second hand vivs and accesories as well. |
