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| IdenticalTentacle |
Posted - 10/02/2010 : 10:43:13
This is a little late, as I've already posted a question on the 'general keeping' board. I was too preoccupied with keeping my new friend happy to pay proper attention to this forum...
None the less, hello, everyone. Got my first corn snake on Sunday; Friedrich, the baby amel. I'll put some pictures of him up once I can start handling him.
Peace x |
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| hiper2009 |
Posted - 21/02/2010 : 10:10:50
Hello and welcome  |
| gingerpony |
Posted - 17/02/2010 : 21:17:08
a little late but heya and welcome |
| Kellog |
Posted - 11/02/2010 : 03:22:00
Welcome to the forum Jack and Friedrich (love your forum name  )! 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  . I think I have already welcomed you in your other topic, so apologies for if I am repeating what I said there (my memory is terrible as you will come to learn  ). 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
Am not sure if you were told this and have done it, but it is important: The one-week rule...no handling or feeding for the first week to allow Friedrich to get over the stress of the move and for him to get used to the new smells and his new surroundings. This means just putting your hand in to change the water daily and straighten the substrate, so he 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. If you havent done it then it may be worthwhile doing it now.
Unfortunately, many pet shops cannot be trusted with what they are telling you  . I suggest you double check anything you have been 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. I know you can get swamped with different topics including what you are searching for, so it is a bit daunting but worth a look. If you cant find the answer you are looking for then dont hesitate to ask!
When you got Friedrich I hope you got as much info about him as possible....shedding history, feeding history etc. I keep my own 'Snake Diaries', 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 !!
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 - 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 just started down that corn path so be warned!!
xxx |
| Fal |
Posted - 10/02/2010 : 19:43:31
Look forward to the piccies!! :) |
| curragh |
Posted - 10/02/2010 : 19:00:51
rocky is cool like how old is he
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| IdenticalTentacle |
Posted - 10/02/2010 : 18:34:01
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this really is a great place
Yeah, I'm already finding that out and it's only my 2nd day here.
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love the user name
Why thank you. |
| Figs |
Posted - 10/02/2010 : 16:51:39
hello there :)
this really is a great place |
| n/a |
Posted - 10/02/2010 : 15:31:24
Hey and Welcome
xXx |
| lmfastcars |
Posted - 10/02/2010 : 13:34:40
hey dude, welcome to the forum |
| Sammysnake |
Posted - 10/02/2010 : 12:23:04
Hi there - love the user name. |
| Kehhlyr |
Posted - 10/02/2010 : 12:01:39
hello and welcome |
| HannahB |
Posted - 10/02/2010 : 11:14:27
hey and welcome to you and little Friedrich
look forwards to the pics! |
| gmac |
Posted - 10/02/2010 : 10:50:50
Hiya identicaltentacle and welcome to the forum |
