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 Posted - 21/09/2008 : 20:17:03
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Hi Guys,
Ok so I've never had a snake as a housemate before and I wish to know all the is to know about co-habiting with a corn snake before I venture down this new and exciting path.
So... Tell me all you know! |
Zoology student,
3 Ginger cats,
3 Tortoise,
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dazb
The Corn Snake Moderator
United Kingdom
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Posted - 21/09/2008 : 20:19:07
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there is so much to say...
read through the past topics then come at us with some questions. that would be the easyiest way.
ps hi and welcome to the forum... |
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shaunb
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 21/09/2008 : 20:28:57
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| welcome to the forum enjoy. |
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matty18714
The Count of Corniness
United Kingdom
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Posted - 21/09/2008 : 20:32:28
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| Hi and welcome to the forum. there is a stickied thread somewhere that has the main debate on it. |
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Blackecho
The Corn Snake Admin
United Kingdom
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Posted - 21/09/2008 : 20:37:13
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Hi, welcome to the forum, Corns are great pets, ask as many questions as you like  |
 
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Posted - 21/09/2008 : 20:38:33
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Ok,
so housing first, from what i can gather wee baby snakes need relitivly small spaces due to a replilian agraphobia, yes?
Heating, what do I need?
Plastic or glass tank?
How big the water bowl?
Umm...
Ooo, feeding, in a seperate area/contaner to living accomidation?
Hight, will the little one want to climb?
Furnature, wood? plastic? |
Zoology student,
3 Ginger cats,
3 Tortoise,
3 Rabbits
& 1 mouse |
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Kazerella
The Corn Snake Admin
United Kingdom
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Posted - 21/09/2008 : 20:43:29
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If you are getting a baby, you'd only need a little terrainium type tank or a rub the size of a sandwich box.
You'll need a heat mat and mat stat to keep him warm and a water bowl big enough for him to sit in.
We feed our snakes in a cat little tray, so that's cheap and cheerful.
They do like to climb, but not really high.
The most important thing you need is two hides- one for the warm end and one for the cool end. They love to hide, even if it's just in a toilet roll tube. |
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Blackecho
The Corn Snake Admin
United Kingdom
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Posted - 21/09/2008 : 20:44:06
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Originally posted by Cleopatra
Ok,
so housing first, from what i can gather wee baby snakes need relitivly small spaces due to a replilian agraphobia, yes?
Yes, a 9L RUB is quite a common first house for a hatchling or a Perfecto starter viv.
Heating, what do I need?
A heat mat with a mat thermostat
Plastic or glass tank?
Either, RUBs are plastic, Perfectos are glass.
How big the water bowl?
Big enough for snakey to get into if desired.
Umm...
Ooo, feeding, in a seperate area/contaner to living accomidation?
Advisable to stop substrate being ingested, but if you are using kitchen towel in the house while young, no real need.
Hight, will the little one want to climb?
Some do like to, but not really necessary.
Furnature, wood? plastic?
Anything, toilet rolls, ash trays, flower pots, just make sure they are sterilised. Also some soft woods such as Pine and Conifers and Cedar can be harmful to the snake.
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matty18714
The Count of Corniness
United Kingdom
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Posted - 21/09/2008 : 20:46:14
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| Sounds good to me BE |
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Posted - 21/09/2008 : 20:46:42
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thanks,
how quickly do they grow? how soon are we gonna need a new/bigger house? |
Zoology student,
3 Ginger cats,
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matty18714
The Count of Corniness
United Kingdom
4428 Posts |
Posted - 21/09/2008 : 20:47:39
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| they reach full size in 3-4 years (4-5ft average) |
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Posted - 21/09/2008 : 20:50:43
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| What about handling? Not for a day or so after food? How long can we play without causing distress? |
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Kazerella
The Corn Snake Admin
United Kingdom
3093 Posts |
Posted - 21/09/2008 : 20:52:45
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I'd say at least 10 minutes a day while young, just to get them used to being handled, then whenever you can when they are grown.
Don't handle a day or so after being fed. |
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Posted - 21/09/2008 : 20:57:05
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Thanks guys,
If you think of anything els that you think i need to know then please please do tell! |
Zoology student,
3 Ginger cats,
3 Tortoise,
3 Rabbits
& 1 mouse |
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Blackecho
The Corn Snake Admin
United Kingdom
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shaunb
Yearling
United Kingdom
782 Posts |
Posted - 21/09/2008 : 21:25:06
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| i don't handle for 48 hours after feeding and handle my little one everyday and like Blackecho said only for about 10 mins but then the little sod won't go back in it's viv,when u get him or her let them settle in for about 7 to 10 days to get used to there new surroundings before handling. |
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shaunb
Yearling
United Kingdom
782 Posts |
Posted - 21/09/2008 : 21:41:47
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| When i first got Apophis i let him settle in for about 8 days, then all i done was put my hand in the viv near him so he could get my scent for a couple of days then i started handling him now he wont leave me alone when i take him out. |
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saddleninja
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 21/09/2008 : 23:12:18
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| hi and welcome cleo |
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Posted - 22/09/2008 : 00:19:43
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| Hi and welcome to the forum, all i'd add is before you get him make i'd try and sure you find a good vet or knowledgeable rep shop near by just in case you have any little issues. Good luck :) |
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