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 Posted - 17/09/2008 : 12:25:04
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ok i am new here :)
so hello guys *waves like dopey blonde woman i am*
im getting my new cornsnake this week i hope...
i have its tank (its a hatchling so a small wilkos one for now...)
im toying on using newspaper or kitchen roll for substrate, and i haves the heat mat sorted...
then i realised when picking a cornsnake what do i look for?
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Posted - 17/09/2008 : 12:31:03
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Hi Chrissy, welcome to the forum.
I would check the snake for any signs of a kinked spine, any retained shed (might look like it needs peeling), one that's not too nervous, try to handle any that you're interested in, one with a feeding/shed record that has had at least 4 feeds.
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Posted - 17/09/2008 : 13:14:48
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 thanks :)
i was looking into getting an Amel corn, but im pretty hooked on the classics haha
im sure ill find the perfect one thankyou :) |
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Posted - 17/09/2008 : 13:19:42
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Posted - 17/09/2008 : 13:28:53
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As BE correctly says, and in addition....
(In general, and not just hatchlings or larger)
Let the guy selling the snake take it out of the viv for you.
If he's nervous picking it out, its a sign that he knows the snake is unpredictable.
I would check that the snake can support itself when held from the vent, it should also be able to bring its head back up to your hand.
It should be active and tongue flicking when handled.
Some keepers when selling, (breeders or shops) cool the snake by turning down or turning off the heat to make the snake less active to disguise the bad behaviour of some.
The enclosure should also be reasonably clean, as you would expect from a shop.
A common birth defect is a kinked tail or spine. Try not to feel sorry for the little one with the funny looking tail as some defects can result in costly vet bills for restricted organs, xrays, treatments etc
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Posted - 17/09/2008 : 13:29:52
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heya and welcome to the forum
in addition to what BE posted, you shouldn't be able to hear them breathe (no rasping wheezing sounds) and no bubbles blowing from their nostrils. if either of the above symptoms are noticed steer clear, it could have an RI (respiratory infection)!
years ago before i knew any better i bought a corn with an RI from a 'reputable' shop then had to fork out on vets bills! |
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Posted - 17/09/2008 : 13:51:05
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ooh yay ive found an active forum with helpfull people :o
i keep getting funny comments as i breed mice as a hobby and will only feed my corn pinkies frm a shop haahaa
ok ive spoke too the man he said that a wilkos tank should last it a year....
is this right?
ill be upgrading it too a 20 gallon fish tank as soon as he/she is big enough so ill need too ask for help in converting it :)
im good at DIY hehe so cant wait too start that project..
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Posted - 17/09/2008 : 13:53:02
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Originally posted by gingerpony
heya and welcome to the forum
in addition to what BE posted, you shouldn't be able to hear them breathe (no rasping wheezing sounds) and no bubbles blowing from their nostrils. if either of the above symptoms are noticed steer clear, it could have an RI (respiratory infection)!
years ago before i knew any better i bought a corn with an RI from a 'reputable' shop then had to fork out on vets bills!
My burm had an RI and i had to give him injections in the back of his neck.
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Posted - 17/09/2008 : 13:53:42
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you can inject snakes :o thats gotta be hard :O
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Posted - 17/09/2008 : 13:54:28
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| Welcome to the site, id second all the information given so far. Good luck finding your corn |
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Posted - 17/09/2008 : 13:57:43
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you can inject snakes :o thats gotta be hard :O
Yes, The medicine is Baytril and is injected in a measured dose for the weight of the snake. Too much can cause burns and scarring. |
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Posted - 17/09/2008 : 14:01:01
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im normally scared of needles but ive aneathsatised (the spelling looks wrong?) mice and done C-sections so shoud be ok god forbid i ever need too do this...
when it comes too handling do i just place my hand in for him too go onto ? |
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Posted - 17/09/2008 : 14:07:01
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Some are known to come to your hand, but more to see what it is or whats in it.
Just put your hand in and pick him out. Dont hesitate, cos it will be nervous and you will give it time to think. |
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Posted - 17/09/2008 : 14:10:23
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lol im not fussed by bites we have a hamster i have a passionate hate for beng bitten by that SMARTS a snake no trouble haha
cant wait now too get my little one, hopefully this mans a good reputable breeder and has the perfect healthy little one :) |
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Posted - 17/09/2008 : 14:43:22
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wrexhm north wales :)
pobably out of everybodys way haha |
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Posted - 17/09/2008 : 15:07:33
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gaahh this man is in chirk not wrexham so i cant go :(
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Posted - 17/09/2008 : 18:06:20
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| When i hold my little one it comes onto my hand on it's own and i have never gone to pick it up, never had too as soon as the top comes off my perfecto viv it is straight up there and sliding onto my hand, which is sweet. Welcome to the forum there are a lot of people here that have helped me so much and it's a great place. |
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Posted - 17/09/2008 : 19:34:59
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| Welcome to the forum, got nothing to add really, you seem to have already recieved some great advice, hope all goes well :) |
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Posted - 17/09/2008 : 22:59:09
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got one :)
got her tonight shes Okeetee x Sunglow
im not sure on her name yet :)
pics in a bit im just uploading pics im innnnlooovvvve
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