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| MrStrange |
Posted - 22/12/2012 : 15:24:57
Hello all, I have posted a few times previously while getting everything ready for my first corn. What I am wondering now is shall i buy a captive bred 2012 hatchling or wait until next year and get a hatchling the reason for this odd question is that because it is my first corn I was hoping to have one as young/small as possible and get my family used to my lil corn without fearing it. I don't know how large a cb2012 will be right now though hence why I have found myself turning to you lovely bunch yet again lol. |
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| Hissyfit |
Posted - 28/12/2012 : 14:26:17
Make sure you have a thermostat, the most important piece
of equipment in your set up  |
| Criminal Nails |
Posted - 28/12/2012 : 10:14:14
Yup, and also take a look at how active the snake is; too passive a snake can evidence some kind of internal problem. Try to hold it in your hands and gauge whether it's tame or feisty, although yearlings have often lost their agressivity it's a good way to avoid having a nipping snakey. I think it's about it... For now :p |
| Isoldael |
Posted - 28/12/2012 : 08:34:28
Make sure the setup is complete. At least 2 hides, a water bowl, bedding, a heat source and a thermometer are pretty much the basic stuff you need (although I'd recommend some extra decoration, fun for both you and your future snake!).
When taking a look at the snake itself at the store or breeder, look for stuff like pieces of shed hanging off the snake, does it breathe with it's mouth open, do you see bubbles coming out of the mouth/nose, does the snake have cracked scales, etc. If you see any sign of health issues, you might want to reconsider buying that snake. If it has no health issues, be sure to ask the seller for any past health issues, when the snake last had a feed and what it's used to being fed on (live or frozen/thawed, the right food size, etc.). Personally I like asking for the exact date of birth as well if there are no records showing that - it seems silly, but I like to know their birthday :p |
| MrStrange |
Posted - 28/12/2012 : 02:58:06
Thanks all, I have had Viv ready for near a month now and I am very nervous about purchasing corn snake, Any tips for me? what should i really make sure of before i dive in and pick a lil corn up? Thanks all I would be lost without you |
| Criminal Nails |
Posted - 27/12/2012 : 09:55:03
My corn is a CB12 and she's only 38gr and 65cm long. As above, a hatchling needs extra care and I would even say some experience. I would not be comfortable with a tiny baby just yet, because they can have serious feeding problems and are quite more temperamental in general. But maybe that's just me. A yearling is still small and has to grow a lot more, and is more docile. So it's far from being an adult. If you want your family to get used to it, maybe a yearling is the best solution. An easy entrance into the snake world, put simply. Hope it helps! |
| Isoldael |
Posted - 26/12/2012 : 21:16:52
When I first got Saphira she was about 6 months old. I've had no trouble with her whatsoever and she's one of the calmest snakes I have :) I wouldn't worry too much about their size increase, they will still be rather tiny. |
| Hissyfit |
Posted - 26/12/2012 : 18:55:58
I did the same as Moppet, started with an 11 month old for my daughter's first snake, then got a hatchling a few months later. The yearling was much easier to handle, and a great feeder.The tiny hatchlings are so cute, but they are really fast and I had a couple of near misses when my little guy jumped from my hands a few times 
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| spikeynikki |
Posted - 22/12/2012 : 15:41:39
I would agree. With moppet. Teeny hatchlings can be difficult to handle for people unused to them and can have issues with feeding and aggression. Not that this isn't all sortable long term but maybe not as hands on as you would like. Plus cb12s are probably being sold off cheaper at the mo to make room for next year's hatchies. |
| Moppet |
Posted - 22/12/2012 : 15:33:49
I have four CB12 corns  Mine vary from 20g to 33g right now. Definitely a lot bigger than when I got them in July/Sept when they were between 6g and 11g.
I love being able to watch my snakes grow from teeny tiny hatchlings but a cb12 would still be fairly little now and may be a better established feeder than if you were to get a younger one next year. Also, a younger corn can be a bit more jumpy, Aphrodite was convinced she could fly when I first got her and used to try to leap out of my hands :S
Although, you could get an older snake now and get a tiny one next year as well That's sort of what I did. |
