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| Jonny89 |
Posted - 15/05/2012 : 11:04:11
Hi everybody! Finally got my first ever corn on Sunday, Geoffrey, he is a full stripe and a handsome devil. He seems to be settling in quite well, even if a bit shy. He loves going hiding in his plant if I turn the light on in my room. Hopefully get a video of his first feed tomorrow and some pics while he is out of his faun.
cheers Jonny |
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| Blackcat |
Posted - 29/05/2012 : 16:20:42
Hello and welcome |
| Donnie |
Posted - 18/05/2012 : 18:04:23
Usual rule is to leave them for a week to settle then have a little handle and then feed. Wait for 48 hours after feeding and then play time is all yours :) |
| Jonny89 |
Posted - 18/05/2012 : 08:46:08
quote:
Originally posted by eddy_supertramp
the guy in the shop said to wait at least 2 weeks before feeding or handling... is this wrong?
So much different advice out there. After getting my first snake on Sunday I've come on here and everybody has been excellent. I'd say it's up to your snake, mine is quite shy and only came out of his hide in front of me for the first time yesterday but I'd say if yours is out exploring he is comfortable with his new home so go get him out and have a play.
Again I am new to this snake keeping business so some more experienced people might be able to put me in my place  |
| eddy_supertramp |
Posted - 18/05/2012 : 08:12:04
the guy in the shop said to wait at least 2 weeks before feeding or handling... is this wrong? |
| smart bunny |
Posted - 16/05/2012 : 16:05:25
Hiya and welcome to the forum :) |
| Tasha89 |
Posted - 16/05/2012 : 10:56:49
Let us know how you get on Jonny89. |
| claire_daz |
Posted - 16/05/2012 : 10:46:29
Welcome  |
| Donnie |
Posted - 15/05/2012 : 23:01:24
quote:
Originally posted by Jonny89
I am going to take everyones advice and just leave him to settle in until weekend before handling. He is definitely just adjusting to his new home because, like i said, the main reason i chose him was because of how lively he was.
It will feel like a long week but well worth the wait  |
| Jonny89 |
Posted - 15/05/2012 : 22:59:16
quote:
Originally posted by Donnie
Not sure if you have read it yet but this is a great guide on your set up, definitely worth a read
http://www.thecornsnake.co.uk/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=9878
edit; correct obvious spelling mistake
Thanks yeah I read sooooo much stuff before I took the plunge I really wanted to know exactly what I was getting myself in for owning a snake. That is part of the reason I stumbled across this forum |
| Jonny89 |
Posted - 15/05/2012 : 22:56:14
I am going to take everyones advice and just leave him to settle in until weekend before handling. He is definitely just adjusting to his new home because, like i said, the main reason i chose him was because of how lively he was. |
| Donnie |
Posted - 15/05/2012 : 22:49:57
Not sure if you have read it yet but this is a great guide on your set up, definitely worth a read
http://www.thecornsnake.co.uk/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=9878
edit; correct obvious spelling mistake |
| Donnie |
Posted - 15/05/2012 : 22:47:47
He is just settling in, this is normal. As others have said leave him for a week before handling and feeding to let him settle in properly and just go in to change water and spot clean if he poops.
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| Jonny89 |
Posted - 15/05/2012 : 22:45:17
I was looking at the Amels but they were all a lot older than Geoffrey and the female stripe there. He's really quiet at the moment, keeps hiding in his plant but he was soooo lively in the shop |
| Georgina |
Posted - 15/05/2012 : 22:43:23
hi and welcome x |
| Donnie |
Posted - 15/05/2012 : 22:25:33
it calmed down abut 5 mins after you left and was just me and one other bloke in there so i got to have a good look at the anery (would have had a good look at the normal stripe but you took it  ) and nearly held the jungle carpet python but it was striking at everything and did not fancy getting tagged that day, but a lovely snake |
| Jonny89 |
Posted - 15/05/2012 : 22:20:51
haha small world. I nearly didn't get him because of how busy it was in there on Sunday but I'd already walked away once last weds and couldn't do it again!! |
| Donnie |
Posted - 15/05/2012 : 22:10:32
quote:
Originally posted by Jonny89
The only reason i was going to feed him tomorrow is that is what the guy in the shop said. I got him from Viper and Vine in Manchester and got some pinkies with my setup so wouldn't be much of a waste. Just basically he has been a consistent feed on weds...
I know that snake I saw you on Sunday buying it, I was looking at that one and the anery stripe they have there as well (and a jungle carpet python)
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| tordyjo |
Posted - 15/05/2012 : 22:07:10
shops are notorious for not giving great advice, its up to you though |
| ScalySituation |
Posted - 15/05/2012 : 21:41:10
hello :) |
| Jonny89 |
Posted - 15/05/2012 : 21:39:54
The only reason i was going to feed him tomorrow is that is what the guy in the shop said. I got him from Viper and Vine in Manchester and got some pinkies with my setup so wouldn't be much of a waste. Just basically he has been a consistent feed on weds... |
