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Posted - 30/06/2010 : 11:54:38
Hi guys,
My partner and I are pretty new to the whole snake thing (although I did have a garter snake at 11) and we're looking for a baby bloodred fire corn snake to make our own. Don't know where this will take us but just happy at the prospect of having a new pet. |
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| hiper2009 |
Posted - 16/07/2010 : 11:09:11
Hello and welcome to the forum..! |
| frai |
Posted - 02/07/2010 : 18:47:42
hi ya welcome to the forum everyone here is very helpful |
| HannahB |
Posted - 02/07/2010 : 18:46:16
hey and welcome  |
| Sizzlesmum |
Posted - 02/07/2010 : 17:13:24
Hi and welcome 
Snakes are addictive, I have two and waiting on two babies at the moment |
| hillzi |
Posted - 01/07/2010 : 11:59:29
Howdy ho!
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| lee2308 |
Posted - 01/07/2010 : 10:59:13
hi and welcome to the forum |
| Sta~ple |
Posted - 01/07/2010 : 08:25:04
Hello and welcome here :) |
| Kellog |
Posted - 01/07/2010 : 03:23:29
Hi Melissa, it is really good that you have joined us and are doing your research before getting your corn . It is sad how many people dont do that  . You will find that 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
I know this is really early advice but think it is worthwhile telling you about it now. We always suggest you follow the one-week rule once you get your snake (it is more of a guide than a rule but worth adhering too!)....no handling or feeding for the first week to allow your snake to get over the stress of the move and for it to get used to the new smells and its new surroundings. This means just putting your hand in to change the water daily and straighten the substrate, so it can get used to your smell and not be threatened by you. You mustnt worry about your corn 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 your snake 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!
Bloodreds are stunning snakes....although I checked out on Iansviv (http://iansvivarium.com/cornsnakemorphs.php) and cant find mention of a bloodred fire - only fires, bloodreds, pied sided bloodreds, ghost bloodreds (which I love) and pastel bloodred. Do you know where you are going to get your snake from? A bit of advice....sometimes you get so set on one type of morph that you get 'tunnel vision' and miss out of so many other beautiful snakes out there....
You have been warned about the addictive quality of corns and have hopefully taken that seriously on board  !! The majority of us have stood up, said "hello my name is ****, I am addicted to corns........! And I am proud of it!" You are planning on starting down that corn path so be warned!!
xxx
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| CoN |
Posted - 30/06/2010 : 17:25:18
Hi and welcome to the forum.
Yip snakes are so addictive getting my 4th one this weekend :) |
| gmac |
Posted - 30/06/2010 : 16:13:39
Hi and welcome |
| n/a |
Posted - 30/06/2010 : 12:28:04
Cheers guys, I'll bear their addictive quality in mind! |
| crazy JJ |
Posted - 30/06/2010 : 12:20:37
heya n welcome to the forum
corns are great but are rather addictive :D |
| herriotfan |
Posted - 30/06/2010 : 12:18:25
Hi
Welcome to the forum.
Good luck with your search. |
