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| kdlang |
Posted - 01/01/2010 : 14:07:50
Hi all. I have just adopted my first snake. An 18 month old orange corn. Since I'm a complete novice I have no clue what morph (flavour lol) it is. I say I have adopted it, it is actually my 13 year old sons but we are learning together.
I have been facinated with snakes for a long time, ever since my first visit to White Post Farm and I was first in the line to have a hold of one of the snakes there. It's great to be on here with people who share my enthusiasm as it's hard to find people to discuss it with. So many people don't like snakes.
I hope you will all forgive any stupid questions I ask. This is such a new and exciting venture for us, I just want to learn as much as I can.
Hopefully will get a photo on shortly |
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| LittleMick |
Posted - 04/01/2010 : 23:22:20
Hi kdlang, welcome to the forum, and happy new year. Glad to see another enthusiast on here. |
| hiper2009 |
Posted - 02/01/2010 : 22:16:37
Happy newyear  |
| n/a |
Posted - 02/01/2010 : 21:53:59
Hi and welcome
The forum is great i havent long joined myself. |
| kdlang |
Posted - 02/01/2010 : 09:41:59
Hi nails, I'm already gettin tempted to get another one. Mind you, i need a bigger house first |
| hiper2009 |
Posted - 02/01/2010 : 02:27:58
Hi and welcome |
| nails |
Posted - 01/01/2010 : 21:34:02
Hello and Welcome
i have been on this site a few days now and must say how friendly and helpful everyone has been, we brought a corn for our daughter and ended up coming out the shop with a Royal Python too!!!!! |
| n/a |
Posted - 01/01/2010 : 18:40:51
Hello and Welcome!
Congratulations for your new snake :)
The Guys and Gals on here are really friendly and knowledgeable :)
xXx |
| Kellog |
Posted - 01/01/2010 : 18:10:40
Hi Karen! It is lovely to welcome you officially to the forum! 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 what you already know about snakes, so apologies for if I am telling you stuff you already know, but better told twice than not at all.
I cant remember how long you have had your snake but a very important point is the one-week rule - no handling or feeding for the first week after getting it. This gives it time to get over the stress of the move and get used to its new environment. All you should do is change the water daily and straighten the substrate, which means the snake has a chance to get used to your smell. I know this is a very frustrating time cos all you want to do is handle your new snake, especially when kids are involved, but it is worth doing for your snake's benefit. You may be just past this stage....but thought it worth a mention. If you were not told about it (and unfortunately few people are) then it may be worthwhile starting it from now, especially if your snake is showing any signs of stress.
The care sheet on here is very good (http://www.thecornsnake.co.uk/corn_snake_care_sheet.htm), lots of information for new snake owners. You can also read this topic on 'Your 1st Snake' http://www.thecornsnake.co.uk/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=4133
As Iamfastcars has said - No question asked on this forum is a silly question  .....it is much better asked and answered, you will probably find others who want the info too! Use the search option in top right corner to get information and if you cant find the answer there then ask!! Unfortunately pet shops often give 'questionable' advice  , so please check out on here anything you are told just to make sure that what they have said is right.
I hope when you got your snake you got as much info as possible....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 note when Kellog poos  !
Unwritten forum rule- pics as soon as possible! This link will help... http://www.thecornsnake.co.uk/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=14
A warning - Keeping corns is very addictive....most of us start out with one and the lucky ones move on from there while others who are not so lucky try to contain their jealousy!!
xxx
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| Stumpy |
Posted - 01/01/2010 : 14:53:52
Happy new year, I started with one Snake after I went to Egypt and handled a cobra. I Now have 4corns and love all of them. |
| lmfastcars |
Posted - 01/01/2010 : 14:36:31
I'm sure I speak for everyone when I say that no questions on here are regarded as silly. It is quite hard to talk about snakes to people because once. Get started I can't really stop LOL. Imglad you have found an enthusiasm for snakes and that many more people are ( as I am) and the more expeirienced keepers can continue to pass their knowledge on to beginers like us so we can make our snakes life as happy as possible. Happy new year |
