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| mikeyd_26 |
Posted - 08/06/2010 : 19:13:06
Hey all! Got a young corn snake 2 weeks ago. she's a stunner! A high orange amel (according to the reptile shop). she feeding v.well and all is good! was going to call her monroe but my girlfriend named her ta lula and it kinda stuck! I'll get sum pics up as soon asap |
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| Mouse |
Posted - 14/06/2010 : 10:57:33
hiya! welcome! |
| n/a |
Posted - 13/06/2010 : 10:42:57
welcome you and talula |
| Sta~ple |
Posted - 11/06/2010 : 10:00:07
Welcome here :) |
| Kellog |
Posted - 11/06/2010 : 01:38:06
quote:
Originally posted by mikeyd_24
Thanks for the great advice and info. TaLula's bin very skitish since i got her and think the week suggested will give
her the time she needs to settle in. thanks again for the advice. P.S Kellog is an awsum name for a corn snake! V.cleaver!!!
Thanks for the compliment on Kellog's name....I think we have over 4 Kellogs now, differently spelt, as well as a Crunchy Nut and a few others I cant remember  .
It definitely sounds as though leaving TaLula for the week may be worth it, very hard as now you know what you will be missing out on when you handle her....but the best thing for her.
Have a look at this thread to see if it is any help when it comes to handling her again - http://www.thecornsnake.co.uk/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=8735
She will be very skittish....remember that she is very small and you are massive to her  ! It just takes time and patience and a calm confident attitude to reassure her that you are not a threat and then she will begin to settle down.
xxx
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| lee2308 |
Posted - 10/06/2010 : 13:12:18
hi and welcome to the forum |
| mikeyd_26 |
Posted - 10/06/2010 : 12:50:35
Thanks for the great advice and info. TaLula's bin very skitish since i got her and think the week suggested will give
her the time she needs to settle in. thanks again for the advice. P.S Kellog is an awsum name for a corn snake! V.cleaver!!! |
| Kellog |
Posted - 10/06/2010 : 02:15:06
Hi Mike, it is really good that you have joined us! This is a great forum with lots of experienced owners happy to give their advice and support. You also get lots of fun and friendship  . I am not sure how much information you already know about corn snake keeping, so sorry if I am repeating information you already know....but it is better heard twice than not at all.
Am sure you have already browsed the TCS site and forum, and found that it provides great information. The best place to look is http://www.thecornsnake.co.uk/corn_snake_care_sheet.htm, it has lots of information for new snake owners. Also read this topic on 'Your 1st Snake' http://www.thecornsnake.co.uk/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=4133
You say you got TaLula 2 weeks ago.....that fact that you have fed her suggests that you were not told about the one-week rule. We always suggest you follow it (it is more of a guide than a rule but worth adhering to)....no handling or feeding for the first week to allow TaLula to get over the stress of the move and for her to get used to the new smells and her new surroundings. If you didnt know about this and havent done it then it may be worthwhile starting that week from now. This means just putting your hand in to change the water daily and straighten the substrate, so she can get used to your smell and not be threatened by you. You mustnt worry about TaLula not feeding for that week, corns are a lot hardier than we realise and going for a week without food will not do them any harm, no matter how small they are. You are rarely advised this in a lot of pet shops  but it is an important way of getting TaLula to de-stress and feel safe with you. It is a hard week, very frustrating, but worth it for the snake's sake.
You will find that there is a large amount of conflicting information out there about corn keeping – on the internet, in books, etc. Even on here you will find that people have different opinions.....but at least you have a place to ask what you need to know and get the answers from experienced owners. Then you can decide what to do with what you are told.
Unfortunately a lot of us have found that many pet shops cannot be trusted with what they are telling you  . I know that I double check anything I am told on here. On this forum no question is regarded as a silly question....it is much better asked and answered, you will probably find others who want the info too! First place to look is in the top right hand corner of the screen where there is a search button....type in what you are worried about and see if you can find an answer. I know you can get swamped with different topics including what you are searching for, so it is a bit daunting but worth a look. If you cant find the answer you are looking for then dont hesitate to ask!
I am not sure if you have thought of doing this, but I keep my own 'Snake Diaries'....noting things like weight, length, feeding dates and what you feed, shedding dates, health problems, when you do full viv cleans. I know it seems a bit over the top but it is actually really helpful keeping track of your snake's health - I even note when Kellog and Silvesta poo  !!
Unwritten forum rule - pics as soon as possible! This link will help - http://www.thecornsnake.co.uk/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=14
I love the fact that you were going to call her Monroe but your OH did the naming ....both names are great but do particularly like TaLula....am sure it suits her! As Figs said, you can save the name 'Monroe' for the next corn....because there will be another one!!
A warning - corn snakes are addictive.....and yes, the majority of us have stood up, said "hello my name is ****, I am addicted to corns........! And I am proud of it!" You have just started down that corn path so be warned!!
xxx
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| n/a |
Posted - 09/06/2010 : 18:41:40
Welcome aboard Mike well done on getting a corn, cannot wait for the pics! |
| Mouse |
Posted - 09/06/2010 : 09:59:09
hiya and welcome!! |
| crazy JJ |
Posted - 09/06/2010 : 00:15:38
heya n welcome to the forum :D |
| DannyBrown91 |
Posted - 08/06/2010 : 23:58:54
Hey, welcome to the forum. |
| LittleMick |
Posted - 08/06/2010 : 23:24:44
Welcome to the forum |
| Figs |
Posted - 08/06/2010 : 20:35:35
hello and welcome
she sounds lovely!
you can save the name Monroe for the next one
no doubt you'll get more; corns are addictive |
| HannahB |
Posted - 08/06/2010 : 20:23:04
hey and welcome
look forwards to seeing some pics |
| herriotfan |
Posted - 08/06/2010 : 20:13:17
Hi
Welcome to the forum. Look forwards to the pics. |
| gmac |
Posted - 08/06/2010 : 19:31:36
Hi and welcome |
| n/a |
Posted - 08/06/2010 : 19:18:22
Congrats, and good luck :).
Sure you'll be getting tempted into some more before long XD |
| mozacchio |
Posted - 08/06/2010 : 19:17:51
Hello and welcome to the forum and the addiction!
Pics would be nice..! |
