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| Shy-Corny |
Posted - 15/02/2011 : 22:50:58
Hi Everyone 
Just bought our first little corny today and we're loving him! He's a 2-3 month old Anery and we've called him Shearer! (Avid Toon fan if you hadn't guessed ha) 
Glanced through the forum a few weeks back when we were doing our research on the little cuties but thought we'd wait until we got our very own before doing the registering. It's such a lovely forum and everyone's so friendly and helpful with the topics which has definitely put our minds at ease :).
Shearer's been in his new viv since around 4 this afternoon and did a bit of exploring to start with but has now completely stopped bobbing about, he's been under his bark hide the majority of the day and doesn't seem to want to come out...is this the norm? Would you not usually expect the snakes to be mobile during the night? Also, how long would you recommend to leave him before we handle him?
Sorry for all the questions, just want to be the best owners we can for the lovely little thing :)
Thanks everyone! Em and Rich x |
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| GillyDuncan |
Posted - 22/02/2011 : 02:06:59
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Originally posted by CentricMalteser
Hey there and welcome there, and feel free to ask as many questions as you like, the more, the more better informed you will be :)
I will say it is imperative you do have a thermostat
please go to this link for all the information as to why
http://www.thecornsnake.co.uk/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=13838
but to sum it up, snakes don't necessarily feel burning like we humans do
and heat mats do get hot very easily especially when substrate is on top and corns bury themselves and sometimes directly on top of the mat,
you can buy a standard habistat thermostat (cheaper)
http://www.eurorep.net/habistat/temp.htm
or a pulse habistat thermostat (more expensive)
http://www.eurorep.net/habistat/pulse.htm
the cheaper version, basically switches off when temperature is hit which should be no more than 85F and when it cools down to about 81/82F switches back on
the pulse version, basically instead of turning off, it pulses to maintain a more constant temperature so there is no drop.
when you get one connect it as per instruction manual BUT place the probe next to the digital thermometre probe on top of the substrate with the hide over, as this is most likely where your corn will lay and this is where it needs to be 85F. as if you only have it 85F at the bottom, top of substrate wont be warm at all
I've wondered where you've been Kellog!!! |
| Shy-Corny |
Posted - 20/02/2011 : 20:29:04
Hey again guys!!
Just thought we'd share our first phote of Shearer...he's tucking into his nice little pinky, his first feed with us and he took it with no issues!
We did receive thermometers but analogue so will be investing in some digital ones with a thermostat if possible!
He seems to have settled in just nicely and is happy as larry haha!
Thanks for all your help and advice everyone! Will continue to upload clearer pics soon! (ones where he's not having his feast ha)
Thanks again,
Em and Rich x |
| Mort13 |
Posted - 18/02/2011 : 10:05:18
Hi and welcome. He sounds like he's got some character bless him.
I second what kdlang said. If it is that you haven't got theses items then you need to get them pronto. A lot of shops don't tell you this unfortunately. |
| kdlang |
Posted - 16/02/2011 : 23:04:47
Haha it's so funny when they act all big and brave isn't it
Did you get a thermostat and digital thermometer with your starter kit as these are often omitted (naughty shops) and they are vital bits of kit |
| Shy-Corny |
Posted - 16/02/2011 : 20:26:30
Hi all,
Thanks to you all for our lovely welcome.
Our little'un has a viv with dimensions; Width. 24' x Depth. 12' x Height 14'. Got this in our starter kit with lots of bits like the substrate, small water bowl, some foliage and 2 bark style hide outs. We got some advice that said this would be ideal from now until he was 2/3 and needed an upsize. Does this sound OK?
Put my hand in earlier to change the water and leave a bit of my scent in his home however he got a little feisty and had a strike for me, little bugger! 
As soon as his shy'ness subsides we will get some photos for you all to have a look at, until then you will all have to take our word he is lovely!
Thanks again all |
| Missychrissy |
Posted - 16/02/2011 : 12:43:34
Hi, welcome to the forum! we have just got our first corn at the weekend, Ruby is 4 1/2 ft and 2 1/2 yrs old, she's gorgious. had her first meal for us yesterday without any probs! Enjoy your new arrival, it won't be long till you are handling her |
| lee2308 |
Posted - 16/02/2011 : 12:11:10
hi and welcome to the forum |
| herriotfan |
Posted - 16/02/2011 : 09:49:24
Hi
Welcome to the forum. |
| Invalid User |
Posted - 16/02/2011 : 09:42:17
Hi and welcome to the forum.
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| kdlang |
Posted - 16/02/2011 : 09:14:37
Hi and welcome. Congrats on the new arrival. As said, it's perfectly normal for him to be hiding away. He will probably come out when it is all dark and quiet.
The general advise is to leave them alone for a week to settle in, just change his water and run your hand through his substrate to get him used to your smell. Feed him after the week is up and then 48 hours after that you can start short handling sessions. It is so exciting when you can finally get him out - bet you can't wait |
| Figs |
Posted - 16/02/2011 : 03:48:14
Hello and welcome!
Congrats on the new little guy - dont forget to share pictures with us once he's settled in |
| thistle |
Posted - 16/02/2011 : 02:04:28
Hi welcome to the forum.
It's completely normal for them to hide until they get used to their new environment. To be honest they hide most of the time even when they have settled in. They feel more secure in smaller spaces which is why its not a good idea to put a hatchling into a large viv.
It's usually recommended that a new corn snake should be left completely undisturbed, other than changing it's water, for a week to give it time to settle and get used to it's new environment. I know it's torture to not be able to handle your new baby but it will be worth it. |
| Kehhlyr |
Posted - 15/02/2011 : 23:42:37
Welcome to the forum. |
| gmac |
Posted - 15/02/2011 : 22:59:25
would leave him for at least a week, and as you have only just got him he will be settling into his new home so yes it is normal for them to stay hidden away until they feel secure.
also what size viv do you have him
Welcome to the forum |
