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Posted - 06/07/2010 : 02:01:01
hiya my name is clare im new 2 this n new to having a corn snake so far so gud reali enjoyin avin him 
only had him a couple ov days. |
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| hiper2009 |
Posted - 08/07/2010 : 18:34:27
hey and welcome
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| Sizzlesmum |
Posted - 08/07/2010 : 16:57:49
Hi and 
Look forward to seeing pics of your new snake |
| crazy JJ |
Posted - 06/07/2010 : 13:54:01
heya n welcome to the forum :D |
| mozacchio |
Posted - 06/07/2010 : 12:14:52
Hello and welcome to the forum..! |
| Figs |
Posted - 06/07/2010 : 12:13:45
Hello and welcome!  |
| HannahB |
Posted - 06/07/2010 : 10:51:39
hey and welcome
look forwards to the pics |
| herriotfan |
Posted - 06/07/2010 : 09:25:21
Hi
Welcome to the forum.
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| Kellog |
Posted - 06/07/2010 : 02:18:39
Hi Clare, I'm really glad you've joined us! This is a great forum with lots of experienced owners happy to give their advice and support....and you get lots of fun and friendship as a bonus .
Am sure you've 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 have had your corn a couple of days. I am not sure if you will have been told this but we always suggest you follow the one-week rule (it is more of a guide than a rule but worth adhering too!)....no handling or feeding for the first week to allow him to get over the stress of the move and for him to get used to the new smells and his new surroundings. All you need to do is put your hand in to change the water daily and straighten the substrate, so he can get used to your smell and not be threatened by you. You mustnt worry about your corn not feeding for that week, they are a lot hardier than we realise and going for a week without food wont 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. I would guess you werent told this, so it may be a good idea to start that week from now.
You'll 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 the search option (top right hand corner)....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. Cant wait to see pics of your corn. What is his name and do you know what sort of morph he is?
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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