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| shaun727 |
Posted - 16/03/2010 : 10:51:55
my names Shaun and am looking into getting a corn snake 
will post a pic of the viv i have at the moment and will be asking for advice |
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| crazy JJ |
Posted - 26/03/2010 : 01:57:22
heya n welcome to the forum :D |
| n/a |
Posted - 25/03/2010 : 17:29:43
Hi & welcome to the forum |
| gmac |
Posted - 17/03/2010 : 23:46:10
Hi and welcome |
| n/a |
Posted - 17/03/2010 : 19:36:00
Welcome to the forum mate.
Look forward to see some pictures of your new Corn. |
| lee2308 |
Posted - 17/03/2010 : 16:53:09
hi and welcome to the forum |
| gingerpony |
Posted - 17/03/2010 : 16:19:37
heya and welcome |
| Mouse |
Posted - 17/03/2010 : 14:18:18
Heya! welcome! :D |
| n/a |
Posted - 17/03/2010 : 11:18:06
Hello and Welcome!
Lots of Info- check out the links that Kellog has given!
xXx |
| n/a |
Posted - 17/03/2010 : 07:29:35
Hi welcome to the forum.
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| HannahB |
Posted - 16/03/2010 : 14:15:12
hey and welcome
feel free to ask any questions, nothing is deemed silly or unimportant and someone will be around to answer |
| n/a |
Posted - 16/03/2010 : 13:49:49
welcome to the forum, youve come to the best place to find info on corns
great to have you aboard
paul |
| mozacchio |
Posted - 16/03/2010 : 13:23:19
Welcome to the forum!
Thinking of any specific morph? |
| DannyBrown91 |
Posted - 16/03/2010 : 13:14:34
Welcome to the forum mate. I have found this place to be a great help, there are lots of very experienced owners and breeders on this site so you really do get the best advice there is.
Will you be getting a Hatchling corn? |
| shaun727 |
Posted - 16/03/2010 : 11:43:41
i promise i will post loads of pics when i get him/her well after a week or so and i can handle her well enough |
| Kellog |
Posted - 16/03/2010 : 11:10:32
Welcome to the forum Shaun! 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 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. It is great that you have joined us here and are researching everything you can about your snake before you get it, just what we like to see  !
I am really pleased that you already have our viv up and running. That is a great start as that way you can make sure everything is working properly before you introduce your new corn to it. Do you know when you are hoping to get your corn?
Am sure you have already browsed the TCS site and forum, and found that it 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
We always suggest you follow the one-week rule (it is more of a guide than a rule but worth adhering too!)...no handling or feeding for the first week to allow your snake 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, so it can get used to your smell and not be threatened by you. You mustnt worry about your corn not feeding for that week, corns are a lot hardier than we realise and going for a week without food will not do them any harm, no matter how small they are. 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.
You will find that there is a large amount of conflicting information out there about corn keeping – on the internet, in books, etc. Even on here you will find that people have different opinions.....but at least you have a place to ask what you need to know and get the answers from experienced owners. Then you can decide what to do with what you are told.
Unfortunately many pet shops cannot be trusted with what they are telling you  . I know that I double check anything I am told 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 get your snake I hope you get as much info about it 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  !!
I know this is early as you havent even got your corn yet, but there is an 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 ****, I am addicted to corns........! And I am proud of it!" You have just started down that corn path so be warned!!
xxx
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| herriotfan |
Posted - 16/03/2010 : 11:03:24
Hi Shaun
This is a really good forum for all things snake....
You will find there's always somebody that can help with your viv questions, or any others you have!
Welcome aboard, nice to have you. |
