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| tehbunneh |
Posted - 28/05/2010 : 18:33:26
Hi!
I'm Bunneh, also known as Emz. I'm really knew to corn snake ownership, and I thought that this place was so helpful, I'd join the forums to see if I could get more help and advice, and get to know other owners.
Thanks! |
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| n/a |
Posted - 31/05/2010 : 19:24:10
Welcome to the forum |
| tehbunneh |
Posted - 31/05/2010 : 17:48:23
Hi Sta~ple X333 Nice to meet you!
I'm not sure when I head back T^T It is my boyfriend's birthday on the 26th June, so I need to find out what he wants to do in order to be able to go home for the summer! Its been nearly 3 years since I've been back for any decent time frame; and yes, Ripley is making it even more exciting to be going home ^^
When my brother had Flo, he was keeping just such a diary, so I know it is a very good idea - I have a bit of an OCD tendancy, so I'll be doing it religiously!! Probably from the first feed/shed I do - whichever comes first X33 |
| Sta~ple |
Posted - 31/05/2010 : 10:04:10
I never said hi :o
Hello X3 |
| Kellog |
Posted - 31/05/2010 : 02:10:51
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Originally posted by tehbunneh
Thank you SO much Kellog! That REALLY helped and I feel thoroughly welcomed by all of you guys!.........
Ripley has become EXTREMELY friendly.......As soon as he come to live with me, I will be keeping just such a diary so I am fully aware of all issues he may develop. I'm REALLY looking forward to meeting him personally........I am really excited about Ripley, and you guys are just fuel-ing my want to go home XDD
Am so glad you feel so at home with us Emz, that is what we like to hear  !! And the thanks isnt necessary, that is what the forum is here for .
It sounds really positive that Ripley is behaving so friendly towards your mum and dad (who do sound as though they know what they are doing). It is quite surprising really as you would have thought he would be nervous and still recovering from his ordeal, whereas he is obviously already feeling safe and at home and ready for human contact  .
It is good to hear that you will be keeping a diary, I thought I was being a bit OTT when I first started doing it, but it has proved such a help through the time I have had my snakes....and that is why I recommend it to others.
I can totally understand you wanting to get home NOW! I expect you were looking forward to coming home anyway....but now with the lure of Ripley and the thought of meeting him for the first time....I am sure the days are passing much too slowly for your liking . When do you head back?
xxx
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| tehbunneh |
Posted - 30/05/2010 : 22:33:33
Thank you SO much Kellog! That REALLY helped and I feel thoroughly welcomed by all of you guys! Yes, poor Ripley has been through some tough experiences, and my family (as they have him at the moment, due to me being at University) have done all of this before I even said anything! I think they may be looking in the same places as you guys!
Ripley has become EXTREMELY friendly, and whenever my dad or mum change his water, he tries to wrap around their fingers to be brought out of the viv. He was held for a few minutes today, as my dad was worried about hurting him detangling him from his fingers, but he seems to be doing well. As soon as he come to live with me, I will be keeping just such a diary so I am fully aware of all issues he may develop. I'm REALLY looking forward to meeting him personally. I've only seen pictures, though I do have a little experience from my brother's first snake, Flo, who also escaped, but has not been found. She seemed to love me XDD I am really excited about Ripley, and you guys are just fuel-ing my want to go home XDD |
| KITTYCAT |
Posted - 30/05/2010 : 05:11:48
hi welcome to the forum |
| n/a |
Posted - 29/05/2010 : 15:13:28
Hello and Welcome
xXx |
| HannahB |
Posted - 29/05/2010 : 12:54:19
hey and welcome |
| Kellog |
Posted - 29/05/2010 : 02:43:26
Hi Emz, I am so glad that you have joined us! You will find that 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 . Poor old Ripley really has been through quite an ordeal  !! I am glad that he is now going to be taken on by someone who is willing to do as much research as possible to ensure his well being .
I 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!)whenever you get a new snake, but I think it also applies to Ripley in this situation as well. This means no handling or feeding for the first week to allow him to get over the stress of the move and for him to get used to the new smells and his new surroundings (I know in many ways they are not new to him but after being missing for this long it is like starting again). 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 mustnt worry about him 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. This is an important way of getting Ripley to de-stress and feel safe again.
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 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!
I dont know if you have thought about doing this with Ripley, but 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  !!
Well done for following the unwritten forum rule without even knowing about it - pics as soon as possible ! I shall head over to look at Ripley soon....
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!" Although you may have started down that path not exactly by choice, be warned....it wont be long before Ripley works his magic and you will be wanting another corn  !!
I do hope that he recovers well from his ordeal and that he settles happily with you. At least now you have joined the forum, you have found somewhere that can support you in nurturing him back to health and guiding you along that path of corn-craziness !!
xxx
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| crazy JJ |
Posted - 29/05/2010 : 02:32:23
hiya n welcome to the forum :D |
| LittleMick |
Posted - 29/05/2010 : 01:27:37
Hey Bunneh, welcome to the forums. |
| tehbunneh |
Posted - 28/05/2010 : 23:05:25
Thanks guys ^^ I hope to get some excellent pictures of him when I return home for the summer ^^ I think he will like the move to Worcester ^^ |
| Figs |
Posted - 28/05/2010 : 22:04:33
hello and welcome to you and your snakey, Emz |
| herriotfan |
Posted - 28/05/2010 : 19:13:17
Hi
Welcome to the forum. Glad you joined us. This is the place for all things snake!! |
| tehbunneh |
Posted - 28/05/2010 : 18:51:56
Sure thing ^^ I got my first glimpses of this guy over the last week (he is at my Surrey home at the moment, which is kinda explained in my post in the 'General Keeping' forum). I shall grab the image right away! Someone may be able to identify what type of corny he is ^^ |
| mozacchio |
Posted - 28/05/2010 : 18:40:10
Hello and welcome to the forum..!
It's definetely a plus coming here!
Pics would be appreciated..!
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