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Posted - 11/10/2010 : 20:30:47
hi all im new here and i got my new snake on saturday just gone.
ive called him casper.
he has eaten and shed his skin and he's let me hold him.
so i am really really really pleased with my latest purchase.
just gotta figure out how to upload a picture lol |
| 18 L A T E S T R E P L I E S (Newest First) |
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Posted - 27/10/2010 : 00:12:00
well i have managed to feed him his first fuzzy and he's letting me hold him lots now sooo its all good lol |
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Posted - 20/10/2010 : 22:35:04
Well he is 5 months old, and i have weighed him today and he is 26grams. |
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Posted - 19/10/2010 : 19:52:38
Well my wee casper gobbled up 2 pinkies and now starts on fuzzies.
he's getting a big boy now.
lol |
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Posted - 14/10/2010 : 19:56:16
well i have just fount today that my wee snake is 5 months old
and i just fed him another pinkie |
| smiffy89 |
Posted - 13/10/2010 : 15:06:49
hi n wilkommen |
| gingerpony |
Posted - 13/10/2010 : 14:34:20
heya and welcome  |
| Mort13 |
Posted - 12/10/2010 : 21:09:57
Hi. Congratulations,he's gorgeous |
| herriotfan |
Posted - 12/10/2010 : 10:30:29
Hi
Welcome to the forum.
Casper is gorgeous! |
| Kellog |
Posted - 12/10/2010 : 03:02:49
Hi, it is really good that you (and Casper  ) 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 Care Sheet helpful. Also have a look at Your 1st snake. As Casper is a hatchling Setting Up A Hatchling Corn Snake - My 101 is definitely required reading!
Not sure if I read your first post right....but it sounds like you have fed him, seen him shed and handled him....all since last Saturday  ! Wow, thats a lot of firsts in just over a week! When did you feed him? It is important that he isnt handled for 48hrs after feeding, so it gives him a chance to digest his meal properly.
It doesnt sound as though you have done this (so apologies if you have  ), 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 Casper to get over the stress of the move and for him to get used to the new smells and his new surroundings. This means just putting 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 him 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 Casper to de-stress and feel safe with you. It sounds as though you have a pretty laid back snake and its up to you as to whether you decide to restart that week from now....but its worth thinking about.
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  . Like the fact that so many shops will sell a snake with a starter set up, but not let you know that you need a thermostat to control the heatmat and a digital thermometer to monitor the heat - 2 vital pieces of equipment. 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 with Casper, 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 !!
He really is a gorgeous snake, I love his colouring and, in particular, his head marking.
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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| crazy JJ |
Posted - 12/10/2010 : 01:50:39
heya n welcome here :) |
| kdlang |
Posted - 11/10/2010 : 22:12:42
Hi and welcome to you both. Casper is gorgeous |
| rachiepotatoe |
Posted - 11/10/2010 : 21:04:26
welcome!!!
and congratulations on having a very adorable snake
Also, LOVING the name! :D |
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Posted - 11/10/2010 : 20:57:45
aye look kewl, the last 2 pics were taken with my phone camera.
rather good |
| gmac |
Posted - 11/10/2010 : 20:57:04
hi and welcome |
| sarahw |
Posted - 11/10/2010 : 20:55:53
hi
hes lovely
his eyes look cool in the second pic! |
| n/a |
Posted - 11/10/2010 : 20:45:29
this is me holding casper |
| Sika |
Posted - 11/10/2010 : 20:40:12
Welcome to you and Casper - dig the name! :)
Yeah and like Katie: pics please :D |
| Katie.Dublin |
Posted - 11/10/2010 : 20:36:14
Hey pal! There's a link around somewhere with photo uploading instructions:) just search it! Welcome anyways. Hurry up and let us see Casper:) |
