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| stotty01 |
Posted - 26/05/2010 : 19:55:46
hey i just got my snake today me and my dad are loving it!!! even my mum  haha
speak to you soon :) |
| 15 L A T E S T R E P L I E S (Newest First) |
| crazy JJ |
Posted - 28/05/2010 : 01:09:52
heya n welcome to the forum :D |
| n/a |
Posted - 27/05/2010 : 20:58:46
Welcome to the forum mate |
| stotty01 |
Posted - 27/05/2010 : 17:54:37
cheers guys your making me feel welcome already
i have done alot of reserch on here and i even bought a couple of books soo i really knew what i was buying |
| HannahB |
Posted - 27/05/2010 : 11:16:47
hey and welcome,
look forwards to seeing pics once he has settled in |
| KITTYCAT |
Posted - 27/05/2010 : 06:16:08
Hi welcome to the forum |
| Kellog |
Posted - 27/05/2010 : 03:14:21
Hey Alex, what a great age to get a snake and so good that it is something you and your dad can share . Am sure your mum will come to love it as much as you both do, you never know....she may want her own snake soon - corn craziness is catching  !! You have joined a great forum with lots of experienced owners happy to give their advice and support. You also get lots of fun and friendship . I know you have done a lot of research before getting your corn, which is so good to hear , so sorry if I am repeating information you already know...but it is better heard twice than not at all.
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
Do you know why we suggest you dont handle or feed your snake for the first week? This is 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. All you should be doing is 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.
I am sure that if you have been researching you will have found that there is loads of conflicting information out there about corn keeping – on the internet, in books, etc. Even on here you'll 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 a lot of us have found that many pet shops cannot be trusted with what they are telling you  . I know that I double check anything I am told on here. On this forum 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!
Hopefully when you got your snake you were able to 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, when you do full viv cleans. 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 ****, I am addicted to corns........! And I am proud of it!" You have just started down that corn path so it wont be long before you will be wanting another one, then another, then another......!! 
xxx
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| n/a |
Posted - 26/05/2010 : 22:16:39
Welcome |
| Figs |
Posted - 26/05/2010 : 22:03:58
hello and welcome
congrats on the new snakey
does he/she have a name yet? |
| herriotfan |
Posted - 26/05/2010 : 20:25:07
Hi
Welcome to the forum. Amels are beautiful snakes  !!! |
| stotty01 |
Posted - 26/05/2010 : 20:14:53
haha thank you :) |
| mozacchio |
Posted - 26/05/2010 : 20:12:14
quote:
Originally posted by stotty01
and yes dont worry i did alot of research before i invested in one :)
That's good news then..!
You are giving the good example! |
| n/a |
Posted - 26/05/2010 : 20:06:31
Heyy, Amels are really nice :) like to see some pics.
Good luck |
| stotty01 |
Posted - 26/05/2010 : 20:03:34
it is a amelanistic corn snake :)
and yes dont worry i did alot of research before i invested in one :) |
| mozacchio |
Posted - 26/05/2010 : 20:00:41
Hello and welcome to the forum..!
You got the snake bug, too!
Does he/she has a name yet?
Oh, remember to leave it alone for a week to settle down!
I know it's hard, but it's for the best!
Pics as soon as the week is over please..! |
| reptiledanny |
Posted - 26/05/2010 : 19:59:10
what morph did you get?
remember to leave him/her for a week to settle in.
good luck |
