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Posted - 17/04/2010 : 11:38:40
just want to say hi and what a fantastic site 
i have just got my first corn, she is a 8 month old snow called luna, im sure i will have a few questions along the way, as i only got her yesterday so she is on her week settling in. I cant wait to hold her  jen |
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Posted - 23/04/2010 : 09:50:54
hi and welcome |
| stoney2143 |
Posted - 20/04/2010 : 09:59:02
Hi Jen welcome to the forum |
| Mouse |
Posted - 19/04/2010 : 21:25:32
Hey! I'm up the road from them! :D They're lovely in there aren't they! I saw a beautiful ghost in there, and would have got it, but I'm hoping all Sprocketts eggs will(be laid first) then hatch! so no room at the inn atm!
Gobo is about 3 years old (I think I'll have to check with Mike, as I got gobo from him!)
Aaaw! Sprockett was like that, but she's a bit bolder now! :D |
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Posted - 19/04/2010 : 18:09:43
Hi mouse im in west end, i got luna from the rep shop at merryoak i love that shop i find Mike very helpfull and they have some lovely corns, How old is Gobo. Luna is very shy at the moment, and hides away. Jen |
| Mouse |
Posted - 19/04/2010 : 09:50:19
Hi there! welcome!
I'm in Southampton. :D Which part are you in? (I'm over in Woolston by the Itchen bridge)
Where did you get yours from?
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Posted - 18/04/2010 : 21:37:09
Hey Hillzi iam off to the west of Dorset for the day tomoz, do you know of any good reptile shops around, my friend im going with has three corns and a king snake,im sure i could talk him into going to look at more. Ha Ha |
| hillzi |
Posted - 18/04/2010 : 21:29:35
Ah cool theres a few keepers from southampton and portsmouth and round there! |
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Posted - 18/04/2010 : 21:12:14
thank you all for the welcomes, i will get some pics up as soon as i can, at the moment Luna is in hiding and i dont see a lot of her, Hillzi i am in southampton, so not to far away. Kellog thank you for the links and yes the shop i got Luna from has some very nice corns i was so tempted to have the young pweter one . Maybe next week. thank you all jen |
| lee2308 |
Posted - 18/04/2010 : 16:50:05
hi and welcome to the forum |
| KITTYCAT |
Posted - 18/04/2010 : 16:15:51
Hey welcome to the forum |
| glynjones |
Posted - 18/04/2010 : 15:40:31
Hi and welcome from a fellow novice.
The support and advice i have recieved has been fantastic.
Photobucket is a bit tricky but stick with it, it will be great to see some pics.
Glyn |
| hillzi |
Posted - 18/04/2010 : 14:23:56
Welcome! What part of hampshire you from?
I'm only up the road in Farnham, in surrey.
Southerners are slowly taking over! 
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Posted - 18/04/2010 : 11:46:56
Welcome to the forum Jen |
| Kellog |
Posted - 18/04/2010 : 04:25:18
Welcome Jen (and Luna), it is really good that you have joined us! 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 .
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
I am so glad you are giving Luna the one-week settling in period. During this time all you have to do is put your hand in to change the water daily and straighten the substrate, so she 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 such a relief to have someone who has obviously done their homework or been well advised and knows what is necessary to do! 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! Danny had already mentioned the first place to look - the 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!
I find it helpful to 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  !!
Pics have already been asked for and it is actually 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!!
I look forward to getting to know you, and Luna, better.
xxx
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| Kehhlyr |
Posted - 17/04/2010 : 18:07:49
Hello and welcome. |
| HannahB |
Posted - 17/04/2010 : 17:04:03
hey and welcome
look forwards to seeing pics of Luna |
| reptiledanny |
Posted - 17/04/2010 : 16:50:30
wow, it's nice to see someone who does alot of research. you obviously have cuz you are letting them settle in for week. well done, oh and welcome |
| gingerpony |
Posted - 17/04/2010 : 16:16:21
heya and welcome |
| gmac |
Posted - 17/04/2010 : 15:38:23
Hiya Jen welcome to the forum |
| mozacchio |
Posted - 17/04/2010 : 13:43:30
Hello and welcome to the forum! |
