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| luisanmango |
Posted - 12/08/2010 : 10:08:45
Hi thought we would register on here as my husband and I have only had our corn snakes approx seven months, and we keep getting confused with all the different advise that is out there on the net so hope this will give us the best advise to keep our corn snakes as healthy and happy as possible. so hello to everyone x |
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| luisanmango |
Posted - 14/08/2010 : 20:03:29
thanks that was really usefull no wasnt really wanting to breed so early on so yes thrown completly into the deep end, especially now as louis (who we now know is actually a girl lol) is having trouble laying so been up half the night and been bathing and massaging her all day still no luck, but been in close contact with vet so hopefully she will be ok. good tip bout the record started one today.
Again thanks for the warm welcome, everyone xx |
| Kellog |
Posted - 14/08/2010 : 03:01:55
Hi Bev, 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.
I 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 have already found 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!
It really does sound as though you and your husband have been thrown in at the deep end with Luis and Mango. Were you expecting and wanting to breed them? Are they separated now? I dont know anything about breeding but think that it is important for the female to be separated from the male as soon as you are aware she is gravid (please correct me if I am wrong 'those who know'  ).
Are you planning on keeping them together once she has finished laying? If so then please read this thread on co-habiting, I know it is long and it shows how emotional people can get on the subject....but it is worth the read - http://www.thecornsnake.co.uk/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=1070. This topic is also worth a read especially as it involves an unexpected pregnancy - http://www.thecornsnake.co.uk/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=10553.
I am not sure if you have thought of doing this with Luis and Mango, 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 !!
Once again, I am so glad you have joined us and hope we can help. You have 2 beautiful snakes and it is great that you have found us and are wanting to do what is best for them.
xxx
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| crazy JJ |
Posted - 13/08/2010 : 23:10:03
n'aww nice snakies and welcome here :) |
| DannyBrown91 |
Posted - 13/08/2010 : 22:40:02
i find if you change the first box to around 700/750 then you get a nice size. |
| luisanmango |
Posted - 13/08/2010 : 22:36:30
aha thanks getting the hang of it now, well above is my boy mango
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| luisanmango |
Posted - 13/08/2010 : 22:35:33
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| DannyBrown91 |
Posted - 13/08/2010 : 21:03:54
quote:
Originally posted by luisanmango
sorry guys need to learn how to resize pics
If your using photobucket, you can just click on the pic a press edit. Then at the top on the tool bar thing there is an option to resize. |
| luisanmango |
Posted - 13/08/2010 : 20:42:55
sorry guys need to learn how to resize pics
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| luisanmango |
Posted - 13/08/2010 : 20:42:01
luis an mango (snow) |
| lee2308 |
Posted - 13/08/2010 : 20:18:57
hi and welcome to the forum,put a post up in the breeding section and youll get all the advice you need |
| luisanmango |
Posted - 13/08/2010 : 18:54:12
thanks for the welcome guys, luis has laid her first two eggs this morning so think ill be in need of advise lol
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| HannahB |
Posted - 12/08/2010 : 16:12:52
hello and welcome  |
| n/a |
Posted - 12/08/2010 : 15:01:08
Hey, welcome to the forum |
| Figs |
Posted - 12/08/2010 : 14:20:34
Hello and welcome! |
| DannyBrown91 |
Posted - 12/08/2010 : 12:02:51
Hey, welcome to the forum |
| herriotfan |
Posted - 12/08/2010 : 10:38:55
Hi
Welcome to the forum.
This is the place to be if you want lots of friendly people to help with anything to do with your cornsnakes.
There's a lot of very good information on our caresheet too, via the homepage!  |
| luke1989 |
Posted - 12/08/2010 : 10:15:06
hi and welcome to the forum, what morph do you have? post up some pics :D |
| gingerpony |
Posted - 12/08/2010 : 10:12:50
heya and welcome
there IS a lot of advice out there............but there's a lot of very experienced and knowledgeable people on here to give good advice in a friendly way |
