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| wood11 |
Posted - 22/09/2011 : 21:57:04
Hi, we have just brought our new Amel home. Wanted to connect with new corn snake owners to share ideas and notes. Read loads aboutthem before deciding to get one. We got ours from a local breeder. He was very knowledgeable and helpful and he had a wide variety of reptiles. Hopefully the first time of feeding in a few days will go well. Have to say never done it before so hope it goes well. Breeder said it's likely to be a female so we shall see.
I've always been an animal lover but only recently considered trying some more exotic things. I have a feeling it will become addictive! |
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| chrissihills |
Posted - 07/12/2011 : 17:39:48
true true once youve had one corn you simply must have more |
| tracey_232 |
Posted - 06/12/2011 : 20:35:09
hi, also on first snake and relatively new also an amel |
| NikNacz2112 |
Posted - 01/12/2011 : 19:10:07
We only used to keep the usual cats and dogs. Now got two corns Khan & Fred along with three bearded dragons Flo, Patrick & Star and my 6 year iold daughter has now informed me that she would like a Tortoise too.
However my favourites are defo the corns. They are both under a year old but so addictive to handle and watch. |
| hannah2016 |
Posted - 22/11/2011 : 07:52:09
Welcome to the forum, hope the feed goes well :) |
| wood11 |
Posted - 21/11/2011 : 22:32:54
Posted - 11/10/2011 : 22:17:25
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Hi, we got our first corn about 6 weeks ago and just picked up another Amel Albino on Sunday. Got to admit that this snake keeping is really addictive.
Hi NicNacz - I think they just do it as when you handle them as they move about a lot and that seems to stimulate them to poo! Mine does the same. I usually have a towel on my lap just in case. You can tell when they're ready to go as they seem to stop still for a bit before the deed is done. I don't think it's anything to do with being stressed as Amelle always seems very chilled when she is out. |
| wood11 |
Posted - 21/11/2011 : 22:29:13
Hi, not posted anything for a while. Well yes it's true, once you have one you want more! Amelle is just over two months old now. She's a great feeder and has shed twice with 4 weeks inbetween each shed. I am amazed how quick she is growing but can't wait for her to be 'proppa' big! Question I have is, when should I up her feeding to fuzzies? She is now on two pinkies and swallows them pretty quickly. Is it just a case of trying to see how she manages on a fuzzie? I've noticed that the size of pinkies varies from shop to shop. What size should she be before I can move her into a 3ft vivarium? That will be her permanent home. |
| NikNacz2112 |
Posted - 11/10/2011 : 22:17:25
Hi, we got our first corn about 6 weeks ago and just picked up another Amel Albino on Sunday. Got to admit that this snake keeping is really addictive. |
| wood11 |
Posted - 09/10/2011 : 19:14:21
Question - I've read lots of different things by Googling. What do forum members think to the issue of a snake defecating when you handle them? Ours has done it a couple of times. It does just look like normal poo but some suggest it is musk which they do when they are stressed or uncomfortable. |
| Kez |
Posted - 30/09/2011 : 21:26:03
Welcome on board :0 |
| wood11 |
Posted - 30/09/2011 : 20:55:44
She has had her second feed tonight since we brought her home. She was definitely up for it! Discovered it's easier to slice the pinky when it's still frozen - just a little slit down the back, then when it defrosts there's a bit of blood and that seemed to get her excited and she went straight for it.
Should I try her on two pinkies or just leave her with the one? She ate Monday and again tonight.
How often do hatchings shed? |
| thistle |
Posted - 29/09/2011 : 00:15:52
Hi, welcome to the forum. |
| ga-rat |
Posted - 28/09/2011 : 08:00:19
quote:
Originally posted by wood11
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Originally posted by ga-rat
Sorry I posted the pictures above in the wrong topic.. sorry
Very attractive looking snakey though. What is s/he? Amel... Mine is an Amel but very different markings. Haven't got my head around all the different morphs and variations within each Morph.
Thanks, I have deleted my posts now I know how, but thanks, I its a Creamsicle that I picked up on monday from the breeder, I met the parents also they were very nice. Without going on and hijacking this topic I have got photo's up and a welcome. |
| wood11 |
Posted - 27/09/2011 : 23:04:06
quote:
Originally posted by ga-rat
Sorry I posted the pictures above in the wrong topic.. sorry
Very attractive looking snakey though. What is s/he? Amel... Mine is an Amel but very different markings. Haven't got my head around all the different morphs and variations within each Morph. |
| viraleye |
Posted - 26/09/2011 : 14:52:12
i think the passion about snakes is because they are so easy to keep and completely different personalities :-)
I'd have another :-) |
| Mort13 |
Posted - 26/09/2011 : 13:49:00
Hi and welcome. Your feeling about snake keeping becoming addictive is right lol.  |
| gmac |
Posted - 25/09/2011 : 23:48:38
cant be edited no, it will change eventually ;) |
| wood11 |
Posted - 25/09/2011 : 23:32:40
Silly question "Snake mite" appears under my user name. Is that a category automatically given to new forum members or can this be edited? |
| wood11 |
Posted - 25/09/2011 : 23:15:02
That's a quote I always use at work! No question is a silly question if you don't know the answer! Been reading lots about feeding so when the time comes hopefully it will work. |
| Emmy1 |
Posted - 25/09/2011 : 23:12:11
Hi and welcome to the addiction :D
Remember: No question is a silly question. We're all here to share advise, opinions and our passion. |
| wood11 |
Posted - 25/09/2011 : 23:03:21
Actually managed to post in the picture section but here she is. Not got many as yet as she is still settling in but will add more in a while.
http://i1217.photobucket.com/albums/dd393/msjdw/Amelle220911-1.jpg |
