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Posted - 08/11/2009 : 12:20:56
I'm getting a corn snake off of my mums friend :)
The gender is unknown, and I believe it is a classic corn snake in morph, but this is just a guess, so I'd appreciate it if anyone had any other ideas as to its morph  Its a bit over six foot in length, so its a bit of a handful  the previous owner has had it for at least 6 years, he had it since it was about 2 foot long 
without further ado, here are the pictures:
this is it on my brothers sleeve with his tounge out :) (Theres a little bit of retained shed on his neck)
face closeup on my boyfriends arm
My brother holding it round his neck, lol a his double chin-ness
I'd love to hear what you think! see you x |
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| hiper2009 |
Posted - 30/11/2009 : 14:40:21
hey and welcome |
| Kellog |
Posted - 25/11/2009 : 08:57:14
Appleofmyeye - have just discussed it with OH and he is very happy to take viv off your hands. Ours is 30 x 16 x 16 and Kellog has really out grown in but we are not in a position to buy a new one and he doesnt have time to make one. He is not bothered about it being in Worthing...just wants to have full details and pics before he makes final decision.
Let me know if it is still available.
xxx |
| Kellog |
Posted - 24/11/2009 : 23:08:34
quote:
Originally posted by hillzi
Judith.. you don't REALLY need that viv do ya?
Loooks like i was beaten  
typed while being clambered on btw
Just not quick enough Hillzi!!! Although I still have to get it past my OH, so definitly not a done deal! 
xxx |
| hillzi |
Posted - 24/11/2009 : 15:27:45
Judith.. you don't REALLY need that viv do ya?
Loooks like i was beaten
typed while being clambered on btw |
| Kellog |
Posted - 23/11/2009 : 20:18:17
quote:
Originally posted by Appleofmypie
Ahh, sorry Kellog but I live really far away, so i don't think you'd be prepared to travel this far, I live all the way down in Worthing XD And thanks everyone for your lovely comments
Worthing is not too bad, just over an hour away. So if viv passes my OH's requirements then I am sure he wont mind the trip.
If you are still wanting to get rid of it email me (address in my profile) with full details and pics if poss.
Thanks Appleofmyeye
xxx |
| PunkAsF82 |
Posted - 23/11/2009 : 20:17:10
omg that is a gorgeous snake! I WANT!!!!
I'll take it if yo ever decide you don't want  |
| n/a |
Posted - 23/11/2009 : 19:31:30
Ahh, sorry Kellog but I live really far away, so i don't think you'd be prepared to travel this far, I live all the way down in Worthing XD And thanks everyone for your lovely comments |
| hiper2009 |
Posted - 19/11/2009 : 02:34:23
Hey nice snake , looks like a corn to me from the head |
| lmfastcars |
Posted - 18/11/2009 : 13:12:56
Beautiful snake. a very big one aswell. to me he looks as if he is an Okeetee corn, althouguh he is very big, so it could be crossed with another rat snake. The feeling of getting a corn snake is awesome and i know what you mean about wanting to hold him all the time =] |
| Kellog |
Posted - 17/11/2009 : 22:06:42
quote:
Originally posted by Appleofmypie
Gary needs to go up a viv size too, his is currently 36x18x18, and I can just see it needs to be bigger XD I might get a new one for christmas but not sure yet I would let you have my old one but I don't know where you live or anything XD
Would certainly be interested in taking it off your hands! Am junction 8 off M25, but would be prepared to travel if viv right. Any pics??
xxx |
| n/a |
Posted - 17/11/2009 : 21:40:54
I guess I can't advise you on snakes growth first hand, seeing as Gary is the first one i've had and I haven't been through the growth process yet, but he seems to be growing healthily, no problems 
Gary needs to go up a viv size too, his is currently 36x18x18, and I can just see it needs to be bigger XD I might get a new one for christmas but not sure yet I would let you have my old one but I don't know where you live or anything XD
I think you may need to upsize when you can't see much or any of a bump anymore, but i don't think it'll hurt to just use up the rest before you upsize |
| Kellog |
Posted - 16/11/2009 : 04:46:01
quote:
Originally posted by Appleofmypie
Thank you :) When i fed him the first time I fed him one adult mouse (after 12 days), and felt it wasn't really enough for him. But the previous owner came to visit me yesterday and said that he can take 2 or 3 mice at a feeding time, so i'm going to feed him two next time and see how it goes and how long it is before he's hungry again :) At the moment hes sleeping off the meal
I'm pretty sure the previous owner has never known the gender, especially because it was more of a rescue thing, but I wanted to find out because I do want to breed cornsnakes (maybe not soon but in the future definately) As you said, I'm getting addicted to cornsnakes! I'm thinking about getting another one already
By the way your Kellog looks gorgeous how big is he?
Thanks for your comment about Kellog - I agree of course, but then I am rather biased!
As far as I know he is 4yrs and 4 months old, and just over 4ft long, weighing approx 720g. He desperately needs to go up a viv size but unfortunately money is an issue at the moment - he has grown so much in the 6 months that we have had him. I will be interested to see how long he does get as I dont know at what age they stop growing.
I am not really sure where he goes with his next feeding level...being on 1 jumbo mouse every 10 days, and there is not much of a bump left when he has eaten it. Will wait for a few more feeds and see how his weight gain is and if he seems hungry after his feed...then take it from there.
xxx |
| kizzig |
Posted - 15/11/2009 : 12:38:14
He's stunning! All the best in his new home! |
| Bilbo |
Posted - 15/11/2009 : 10:18:21
WOW that is one big stunning snake. cant wait untill my 3 are adults to see how they look. but loving them as they are at the moment. |
| n/a |
Posted - 15/11/2009 : 10:03:20
Thank you :) When i fed him the first time I fed him one adult mouse (after 12 days), and felt it wasn't really enough for him. But the previous owner came to visit me yesterday and said that he can take 2 or 3 mice at a feeding time, so i'm going to feed him two next time and see how it goes and how long it is before he's hungry again :) At the moment hes sleeping off the meal
I'm pretty sure the previous owner has never known the gender, especially because it was more of a rescue thing, but I wanted to find out because I do want to breed cornsnakes (maybe not soon but in the future definately) As you said, I'm getting addicted to cornsnakes! I'm thinking about getting another one already
By the way your Kellog looks gorgeous how big is he? |
| Kellog |
Posted - 14/11/2009 : 21:58:49
So glad you have him home and he has settled in so well. I know what you mean about those 48hrs after a feed - fed Kellog yesterday and hate waiting until I can get him out again...I miss him! Out of curiousity what does he feed on and how often? Only asking cos Kellog is 4 yrs old, on a jumbo mouse every 10 days. Am interested at where he will go from there feeding wise.
He certainly is unusual, not just his size but something about his head - but to be honest it doesnt really matter, he is gorgeous!
As far as sexing him I am sure a vet who knew about reptiles could do it but it would definitely cost a lot. It would be better to find a good reptile shop and ask if you can get him done there, as long it is a shop you trust....must be someone who knows what they are doing. Has it just been assumed that he is a male?
xxx |
| n/a |
Posted - 14/11/2009 : 21:38:47
I've got him home now :) He is settling in very nicely, is lovely to be handled and has had his first meal with me recently :) the only bad part is not being able to handle him while hes digesting it! I just want to hold him all the time XD
Yeah, I did think it was unusual to have one this size as they usually grow 4-5ft, but hes 10 years old so I dont think he'll do more growing :) i guess he could be a hybrid but the markings and colours look extremely close to that of an okeetee or classic corn (give that his colours are more dull and faded with age) Maybe his granddad was a kingsnake? haha
Can you take snakes to the vet to get them sexed? if not where do you take them? How much would it cost?
Thank you for all the lovely comments :) |
| Kellog |
Posted - 09/11/2009 : 09:58:40
Welcome to the forum Appleofmypie! You will find that this is a great place with lots of experienced owners happy to give their advice and support. You also gets lots of fun and friendship as a bonus. Not sure how much snake care and advice you have been given by your friend but I would advise the following:
1. Leave your snake for a week to get over the stress of moving to your house and let him settle into his new surroundings by leaving him without handling or feeding for a week. Only put your hand in daily to change water and straighten substrate, that way he gets used to your smell.
2. Make sure you read the care sheet on here (http://www.thecornsnake.co.uk/corn_snake_care_sheet.htm), lots of information for new snake owners. Also read this topic on 'Your 1st Snake' http://www.thecornsnake.co.uk/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=4133
3. No question is regarded as a silly question on here.....it is much better asked and answered, you will probably find others who want the info too!
4. I hope you get as much info from your friend on the snake when you take over him....shedding history, feeding history etc. Start your own 'Snake Diary', noting things like weight, length, feeding dates and what you feed, shedding dates, health problems. I know it seems a bit over the top but it is actually really helpful keeping track of your snake's health - I even not when Kellog poos!!
5. You have already complied with the unwritten forum rule - pics as soon as possible! Well done! He is an absolute stunner. I am very new to corns, but must agree with the other comments...something doesnt look 100% corn to me, but not sure what it is!
Am so glad your friend has found a good home for his snake with you! But I will warn you that corn snakes are addictive.....and yes, the majority of us have stood up, said "hello my name is **** and I am addicted to corns........! And I am proud of it!" You have only just started down that path!!
xxx |
| LittleMick |
Posted - 08/11/2009 : 22:29:46
That is an awsome snake, the colours are amazing.
Welcome to the forum |
| gingerpony |
Posted - 08/11/2009 : 21:19:05
heya and welcome
initially i was thinking corn x rat but his head markings look corny and he looks like an Okeetee to me |
