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| Andyboy76 |
Posted - 15/05/2013 : 18:29:16
Hi all
i just after years of wanting got my first corn snake. he is about 2 years old and a beautiful orange and brown pattern. i have named him Basil and we seem to be getting on really well. anyone got any good tips to keep him happy i would love to hear from more experienced owners.
Andy |
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| twistedmonkey |
Posted - 24/05/2013 : 09:31:10
I've had little Midas for nearly 3 weeks now.
The first week, he hid a lot for the first few days and I never really saw him, after his first feed he also hid away for two days without even poking his head out. Two days after that he became active every night after 19.00 moving about near the glass and exploring the viv, prob looking for ways to escape as its the place where he can see the most light. He's also become more active after his last two feeds, he now moves about a little bit on the feeding night and the next night he's back to a normal  |
| SilverWings |
Posted - 23/05/2013 : 21:18:47
quote:
Originally posted by smart bunny
Also there is always the risk he's on the lookout for lady snakes lol :P
Happened to me with Diego, he was nice and settled and feeding well before I bought him, when I got him home he started his glass dancing and hasn't stopped since. It's been 3 months now XD |
| smart bunny |
Posted - 23/05/2013 : 20:20:00
Sounds like he's settling in nicely :) Also there is always the risk he's on the lookout for lady snakes lol :P |
| Andyboy76 |
Posted - 23/05/2013 : 08:23:03
Hi all.
Just a quick question... Basil has become very active in his viv over the past few days. Is the normal? i have had him just over a week now do you think he has just settled in? he still really seems happy to be handled and loves to curl around my arm and be stroked so i dont think he's unhappy but just thought id check with ppl that know more than me :)
Andy |
| scottishbluebird |
Posted - 17/05/2013 : 21:45:36
Hi and welcome |
| Andyboy76 |
Posted - 17/05/2013 : 20:02:15
Thanks for all your comments guys :) i was wondering his type thanks for filling me in. |
| smart bunny |
Posted - 17/05/2013 : 09:53:02
Basil is very handsome :) He's a Carolina also known as normal or wild-type, in case you were wondering :) |
| Razee |
Posted - 16/05/2013 : 22:06:09
Ooooh, very nice, another Basil :-)
I've got Bazil ( short for Bazilishka ). Welcome to the forum, and snakey addiction. |
| Kellog |
Posted - 16/05/2013 : 20:45:56
You're welcome Andy .
Xxx
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| Andyboy76 |
Posted - 16/05/2013 : 20:39:06
Many thanks for your help Kellog :) |
| Andyboy76 |
Posted - 16/05/2013 : 20:37:24
hopefully this is a pic of Basil.
Edited by Kellog to remove code 
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| Kellog |
Posted - 16/05/2013 : 20:19:33
He's lovely Andy .
If you copy the IMG code somewhere on the right of your pic on Photobucket, paste it, remove the [URL] at the beginning and end and the repeated code  , you SHOULD be able to show it on here. If you get confused by all the code, etc, just leave it in and one of us Mods will tidy it up for you. Good luck .
Xxx
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| Andyboy76 |
Posted - 16/05/2013 : 16:40:38
http://s1329.photobucket.com/user/Andrew_Wharton/media/943503_10201088154151726_572562844_n_zpse8ce5da9.jpg.html?sort=3&o=1
not sure if you can see basil on this link or not |
| mrsbunt |
Posted - 16/05/2013 : 14:43:01
hi and welcome |
| Kellog |
Posted - 16/05/2013 : 08:13:57
Don't worry too much about him retaining heat, unless your house is freezing of course  ! As long as he's active, or curled up on you, or in a pocket, or something like that, he'll be fine .
Sorry you're having issues with loading pics....you aren't the only one . If you have Facebook I THINK you just have to copy the image code of the pic and paste it....but I'm not sure  . I do hope you work it out soon, can't wait to see him.
Xxx
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| Andyboy76 |
Posted - 16/05/2013 : 07:53:38
He seem more than happy out of his viv and he isnt a baby snake he's about 3ft long so in guessing he will be able to retain heat better than a smaller snake??? but yeh all is good so far. still cant upload a pic of him yet but he is a very pretty orange and brown colour ( very pretty ). |
| Kellog |
Posted - 16/05/2013 : 07:47:03
I'm glad you're already asking questions Andy  and that you and Basil are already bonding well. As for how often he can come out of the viv....as Carmil said, not for 48hrs after a feed, which I'm sure you know, but other than that its really up to you and him. If he's showing signs of being stressed then put him back but if he's happy being out then that's great .
Xxx
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| carmil07 |
Posted - 16/05/2013 : 00:06:26
Hi, welcome to the forums and congrats on getting your 1st snake :)
We've not long got our first one and have her out most days apart from the 48hrs after she's eaten |
| Andyboy76 |
Posted - 15/05/2013 : 23:08:46
Thanks again for all the welcomes guys. Basil isnt just my first cornsnake but my first ever snake! already we are getting a good bond as he love to come out of his viv and be close to me while i have been watching TV.
the question i have is.
how often can he come out of his viv? |
| Redware |
Posted - 15/05/2013 : 22:26:25
Hi and Welcome!
I hope you and Basil find a welcoming home here, I have found everyone very welcoming and helpful.
Cant wait to see some photos of Basil (hint hint) |
