| T O P I C R E V I E W |
| Deann |
Posted - 24/04/2012 : 14:17:29
Alright, might aswell start off with an introduction as this is my first post, I'm Dean, 19 from Scotland, UK. Me and my girlfriend bought our first snake last week from a local breeder. It's a Carolina Corn hatchling and it's gorgeous. Now I don't know if it's just me, or the snake just being nervous as it's getting used to it's environment but the snake really seems quite timid and defensive towards me when I go to pick it up out of the tank, always slithers away at some pace.. Yet when I eventually get it out, it's fine in my hands. Will it get used to me over time and be fine? Its usually alright with my girlfriend but I don't know what it's problem with me is, starting to make me worry, I haven't handled it since yesterday as we're going to try feeding it today. But yeah, back to the question - Will my snake become used to me and not try get away from me when I try to lift it out?
Thanks in advance. |
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| rudi234 |
Posted - 26/04/2012 : 12:34:13
My Snakes did that first and sometimes they still do but i have had them for less that an week |
| Donnie |
Posted - 25/04/2012 : 18:27:31
The trunking looks much better :) |
| Georgina |
Posted - 25/04/2012 : 12:44:59
No you shouldn't need to black it out. |
| Deann |
Posted - 25/04/2012 : 12:07:36
Had him just over a week. I'll wait to see if he sheds and if not then I'll try the smaller tub inside the viv. If I'm putting him in a tub in the viv will i need to black out the tub? |
| Georgina |
Posted - 25/04/2012 : 12:04:48
Depends on the snake, one of mine eats throughout and the other just eats on the monday after she sheds. Just offer on her normal feed day after she sheds, how long have you had her? Also she could feel un easy as she is in a big viv compared to her size. |
| Deann |
Posted - 25/04/2012 : 11:58:50
Does look better than the tape also. Alright Terry never fed last night but I think he may be shedding as he's been dipping in the waterbowl, rubbing his head and body along EVERYTHING and hes looking very dull. How long should I wait to feed after shedding? If he is due a shed. |
| Georgina |
Posted - 25/04/2012 : 11:54:22
Looking good x |
| Deann |
Posted - 25/04/2012 : 11:22:23
Is this better? If anyone's checking the thread again :P
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| Deann |
Posted - 24/04/2012 : 20:19:44
Alright, I'll head along to b&q tomorrow and get some trunking. |
| Georgina |
Posted - 24/04/2012 : 20:13:31
or use a cool glue gun to run a row of glue all the way down and thenn stick them on. it will come back off again. |
| Georgina |
Posted - 24/04/2012 : 20:12:11
there are threads in the diy section, or pin them back as if they are normal household wires and then get an ivy garland to cover. its not too much of a bothere if they climb up. x |
| Donnie |
Posted - 24/04/2012 : 20:11:47
You can get some trunking that you screw to the viv and it has a clip on lid. I used to install cables for a living so that is what I will use when I set up my big viv but I am sure others will have ideas.. |
| Deann |
Posted - 24/04/2012 : 20:08:53
Well how are we supposed to keep the wire secured so the snake cant climb up or to make it look more appealing than having a wire on show? |
| Georgina |
Posted - 24/04/2012 : 19:59:21
tape needs to go, regardless of how well its stuck down. need to get it out asap im afraid x |
| Deann |
Posted - 24/04/2012 : 19:48:30
Well I've made sure the tape is stuck down all the way from the roof of the viv to underneath the substrate. Snake didn't eat but there are signs of a shed I think, it's went dull with a blue tinge to the skin and since it's left the feeding tub it's been moving all around the tank rubbing its head and body along everything it's passing. |
| claire_daz |
Posted - 24/04/2012 : 19:27:03
hi n welcome ... your set up looks great think you just need some leaves ----- vine------ green cover....... but no sticky tape use a glue gun |
| Georgina |
Posted - 24/04/2012 : 18:01:55
i would go for the plastic tub. and the tape you have in the back is a big no no, if little snake gets stuck it can cause a lot of damage and stress them out. welcome along, you will learn loads from here, the people are amazing x |
| lupi lou |
Posted - 24/04/2012 : 17:10:10
you can have it in side or outside the viv. i have my faun in side the viv with the heat mat on the floor of the viv and have 1/3 of the faun sat on top of the heat mat. |
| Deann |
Posted - 24/04/2012 : 15:18:16
Yeah I was thinking that haha, thanks for the welcome. As for the plastic tub, would I be better to put that in the viv or outside of the viv? And if it's to go outside the viv how would I go about heating etc? I know, I'm tempted to handle him just now but im not going to handle before feeding or after feeding and I'll be watching closely, if he does eat, to see if he regurges. Thanks for the replies. |
| Katie.Dublin |
Posted - 24/04/2012 : 15:12:12
Hi Dean, welcome along! Just carry a clean sock in your pocket and pop it in. Couldn't subject snakey to dirty feet socks lol. He'll get used to you eventually! Set up is probably a bit big but you did the right thing in dividing it. If he doesn't eat then you may want to look into getting him a smaller plastic tub to live in for a while until he's that bit bigger. Remember no handling for at least 24 hours after feeding :) |
