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| Snickkerz |
Posted - 20/05/2012 : 11:09:46
Heey there ! Im new to the forum and to snakes so i have a few questions as i just got my new adult corn snake yesterday. I haven't handled her or anything because I want her to get used to her new environment but I'm a little worried , she hasn't come out of her hidy hole for 24 hours. would it freak her out if i lifted up the hidy hole to check on her ? how should i get her used to me ? I don't want to scare her or scar her for the rest of her life. shes a year and a half.
any suggestions would be great ! I have done my research but i just wanted to be double sure about things , so i joined a forum to ask questions.
also i need help with names lol, she looks like the snake in the picture of this website 
have a great day ! 
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| Blackcat |
Posted - 29/05/2012 : 16:04:37
Hello and welcome, as others have said: time and patience should result in a settled snake  |
| marlin |
Posted - 28/05/2012 : 21:46:04
Everything is assumed to be dangerous when you are a teeny cornsnake. Once you have handled her a few times she will settle down and realise you aren't a threat. If you get tagged - wear your badge with pride! |
| viraleye |
Posted - 25/05/2012 : 09:58:05
When i bought my Hatching he was rattling like mad at me so i started to put my hand in his RUB and kept my hand still letting him come to me rather than the other way around. It soon worked andhe knows now that my hand is no threat ti him.
Patience is a virtue!! |
| Snickkerz |
Posted - 21/05/2012 : 14:37:57
alright thanks so much you guys ! i already am in love with her and i don't wanna give up ! (: you guys are being very helpful (: |
| Mamma |
Posted - 21/05/2012 : 13:00:13
Hi and welcome to the forum |
| Sharks35 |
Posted - 21/05/2012 : 08:53:25
When i first got willow i was really quite nervous about getting her out as she seemed quite skittish but after a few weeks i thought sod it went straight in with no hesitation and picked her up, think it caught her by suprise.Seems to have worked well as now im fine getting her out as is she. Theres so much good information on this site and i found just a few mins reading and searching really help. |
| coxymk2 |
Posted - 21/05/2012 : 06:16:43
Hello and welcome it just takes time,confidence and a lot of patience. |
| Georgina |
Posted - 20/05/2012 : 22:19:42
its hard to understand, but it wont hurt if she does bite you. firstly use steady sure movements and scoop her up. she will be like a baby when you get her out :) |
| Snickkerz |
Posted - 20/05/2012 : 22:16:09
shes rattles her tail everytime i put my hand in the viv and she tried jumping at me, how am i gonna get her used to me ? ): && thanks ! ill look that up (:
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| tordyjo |
Posted - 20/05/2012 : 22:14:23
hi there, there is a thread for names, if you did a search i'm sure you'll find it to give some ideas |
| Dalymad2 |
Posted - 20/05/2012 : 21:23:25
Hi, mine are more active in the evening , just moved from 2ft to 4 ft viv so getting used to new enviroment, they work themselves out.
Let the kids name ours such imagination Corny and Homer lol.
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| Starmist |
Posted - 20/05/2012 : 19:09:05
Hi and welcome! Can't wait to see some pictures of your new snakie! As for names there are millions and millions I can suggest! Is there any films you really like you can name it after a character or perhaps a name meaning snake in different languages? |
| lupi lou |
Posted - 20/05/2012 : 17:46:13
hi and welcome |
| Snickkerz |
Posted - 20/05/2012 : 16:50:34
Thanks guys ! I put in a clean sock after carrying it around for a bit lol and stuck it right beside the entrance of the hidy place (: |
| Donnie |
Posted - 20/05/2012 : 15:42:52
Hello and welcome |
| kev 5 |
Posted - 20/05/2012 : 15:39:42
hello and welcome |
| Figs |
Posted - 20/05/2012 : 13:28:18
Hello and welcome! |
| Okeetee Mick |
Posted - 20/05/2012 : 12:21:42
As Georgina says perfectly normal, just be patient. |
| Georgina |
Posted - 20/05/2012 : 11:29:50
Its perfectly normal, mine don't come out until the evening and the lights are off :) you can carry a sock or hankie in your pocket for the day and then pop it in with her and she will get used to your scent. Just change her water every other day and have a quick peek if you feel the need and the handle after a week and feed x |
