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 Posted - 01/01/2009 : 13:30:31
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when i handle her she gets really cold very quickly then when i put her back she sits in the warmest spot she can.
is this normal? i havnt been handling her for long periods as shes still gettin used to me |
Renesmee - Snow corn - 14-16 months
Gimlie - Dwarf Lop Rabbit
Jack - Guinea pig
twitty & sylvesta - budgies
noomie & crystal - moggies :D
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Posted - 01/01/2009 : 13:32:54
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In my experiance, if my corn is sat on the heat mat when I pick him up, he feels warm, if he's not, he's cold to the touch.
Mine tend to go back to the hide closest to where I put them, in some cases they explore a bit then hide.
If you're worried he's too cold, check the temps in the tank are correct, then maybe next time you handle her, put her back in near her cold hide and see if she goes in there. |
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matty18714
The Count of Corniness
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Posted - 01/01/2009 : 21:53:42
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| The snake will always feel colder than you. A persons core body temp is 37*C, the warmer your corn will get is 30*C. When I put mine back she goes to the hide closest to her. |
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gingerpony
Queen Bee
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Posted - 02/01/2009 : 19:44:29
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snakes have a high surface area to volume ratio so they can cool down very quickly and the smaller the snake the quicker it will cool down. make sure your hands aren't cold when you pick him up, handle him in a warm room and keep handling periods short (like you said you already do  ) |
cornsnakes, ratsnakes, bullsnakes, boas and day geckos
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