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| Figs |
Posted - 05/02/2010 : 20:07:25
Hello
...i dont have any corn snakes right now, but i'm thinking of getting one.
i thought it'd be a good idea to join here to get any help and advise i need!
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| Sammysnake |
Posted - 07/02/2010 : 19:38:52
Hi Figs, love the sig! |
| KITTYCAT |
Posted - 07/02/2010 : 12:44:16
Hiya n welcome |
| Kehhlyr |
Posted - 06/02/2010 : 22:34:04
Sup |
| gingerpony |
Posted - 06/02/2010 : 22:08:51
heya and welcome |
| lee2308 |
Posted - 06/02/2010 : 16:29:55
hi and welcome to the forum |
| n/a |
Posted - 06/02/2010 : 14:10:35
Hello and Welcome
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| n/a |
Posted - 06/02/2010 : 12:34:54
hi figs and welcome |
| lmfastcars |
Posted - 06/02/2010 : 12:11:03
hey and welcome :) |
| kdlang |
Posted - 05/02/2010 : 23:21:26
Welcome figs, you are making a great start in preparing for getting a corn. The advice on here is great. |
| DannyBrown91 |
Posted - 05/02/2010 : 22:23:36
Welcome to the forum, im sure you will find this a fun friendly place with lots of great people and information. |
| Fal |
Posted - 05/02/2010 : 21:58:08
Welcome - and I was new to the forum only a week ago and through help on here already have my own corn snake - after lots of preperation and research of course :) |
| gmac |
Posted - 05/02/2010 : 21:33:36
hiya and welcome figs
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| n/a |
Posted - 05/02/2010 : 20:50:22
Welcome to the forum Figs
You come to the right place plenty of information and help at hand. |
| Kellog |
Posted - 05/02/2010 : 20:21:54
Welcome to the forum Figs! This is a great forum with lots of experienced owners happy to give their advice and support. You also get lots of fun and friendship  . It is fantastic that you are doing the research before getting your corn, too many people just go out and buy one without knowing anything about them  . I am not sure how much information you already know about corn snake keeping, so sorry if I am repeating information you already know...but it is better heard twice than not at all.
The forum provides great information. The best place to look is http://www.thecornsnake.co.uk/corn_snake_care_sheet.htm, it has 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
A bit early for you, but a vital piece of information is The one-week rule...no handling or feeding for the first week to allow it to get over the stress of the move and for it to get used to the new smells and its new surroundings. This means just putting your hand in to change the water daily and straighten the substrate, which means it can get used to your smell and not be threatened by you. You are rarely advised this in a lot of pet shops  but it is an important way of getting your snake to de-stress and feel safe with you. It is a hard week, very frustrating, but worth it for the snake's sake.
Unfortunately, with many pet shops you cannot trust what they are telling you  . It is a good idea to double check anything you are told with us on here. Remember that no question is regarded as a silly question  .....it is much better asked and answered, you will probably find others who want the info too! First place to look is in the top right hand corner of the screen where there is a search button...type in what you are worried about and see if you can find an answer, if not then dont hesitate to ask!
Again, very early advise but something to keep in mind - when you get your snake you need to get as much info about it as possible....shedding history, feeding history etc. I keep a '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 and Silvesta poo  !!
A warning - 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 are contemplating starting down that corn path so be warned!!
xxx
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