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 Posted - 12/01/2009 : 13:21:06
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Hi guys.
I got my first snake, a baby Crimson corn, on Saturday and so far she's settling in well.
I however have a few newbie questions to put my mind at ease 
Firstly, the guy i bought her from recommended the Orchid bark for substrate. The only problem is it's quite damp and as a result the viv is quite humid and its causing quite a bit of condensation (which im cleaning up regularly) Any advice about how to stop this permanently or will it stop of is own accord?
Secondly, Im feeding her for the first time today. Any general advice there? i think i know what im doing as i made several people explain it to me already in great detail. But any other advice would be welcome 
Thirdly, how often should i change the water in her water bowl? i completely forgot to ask when i bought her and i cant find any info about it.
And last but not least...the heat mat. If i feel the glass directly above the heat mat it is quite warm. But if i feel the substrate above the glass, above the heat mat it doesnt feel that much different from the cooler end. am i putting too much substrate in?
Sorry for the barrage of questions, i just want to the best for my little one, get off to a good start 
Thanks!
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liverpoolmadman
Hatchling
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Posted - 12/01/2009 : 13:39:52
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1) change the substrate sounds like u been sold dud info there unfortunately its certainly shouldnt be that damp in the viv NOT FOR A CORN well not to the advice I was given by my pet shop owner when I got my big boy EFFIE (SEE MY SIG)
2) dont as everyone will tell you feed your snakie in the viv try placing on paper towels or newspaper or somewhere out of the viv AND DONT PANIC YOU CAN HANDLE TO PUT BACK IN THE VIV just dont go overboard pick up place an close the viv lol
3)change water everyday even more so whe ur lil un has pooped in the water bowl THATS A FAVOURITE TRICK OF MY BIG BOY
4) WHAT temps are u set at?? hot end and cool end????
KEEP ASKING SOME BRIGHT SPARK ON HERE WILL HAVE THE ANSWERS (WONT YOU KAZ LOL ROFL) have to mention KAZARELLA at least once a day or she gets withdrawal symptoms lol
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Kehhlyr
ǝʞɐɔ sǝʌoן
United Kingdom
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Posted - 12/01/2009 : 13:42:02
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Originally posted by The_Con
Hi guys.
I got my first snake, a baby Crimson corn, on Saturday and so far she's settling in well.
I however have a few newbie questions to put my mind at ease
Firstly, the guy i bought her from recommended the Orchid bark for substrate. The only problem is it's quite damp and as a result the viv is quite humid and its causing quite a bit of condensation (which im cleaning up regularly) Any advice about how to stop this permanently or will it stop of is own accord?
Lay it out on a baking tray, and bung it in the oven for a bit.
10-15 mins at about 120 degrees should do it.
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Secondly, Im feeding her for the first time today. Any general advice there? i think i know what im doing as i made several people explain it to me already in great detail. But any other advice would be welcome
If you've had feeding info from here, then you already have the best advice possible.
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Thirdly, how often should i change the water in her water bowl? i completely forgot to ask when i bought her and i cant find any info about it.
I change mine every day, sometimes I miss a day if i'm out.
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And last but not least...the heat mat. If i feel the glass directly above the heat mat it is quite warm. But if i feel the substrate above the glass, above the heat mat it doesnt feel that much different from the cooler end. am i putting too much substrate in?
Possibly, it depends on how deep the substrate is. I used to have about 1/2 inch of substrate above my heatmat when it was on glass.
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Sorry for the barrage of questions, i just want to the best for my little one, get off to a good start
Thanks!
No problems, it's one of the many reasons we're all here.
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matty18714
The Count of Corniness
United Kingdom
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Posted - 12/01/2009 : 16:20:23
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gingerpony
Queen Bee
United Kingdom
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Posted - 12/01/2009 : 20:58:34
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yup, bake the orchid bark to remove excess moisture as too much humidity can cause RIs (Respiratory Infections)
if possible feed her out of the viv/faun/tub so there's no risk of her ingesting substrate
water can be changed every other day or even once/twice a week, the bowl should be big enough for the snake to lie in but only ever half fill the bowl or your snake could flood the viv when he takes a dip!
if the heatmat is under the viv you only need a thin 1/2" layer of substrate (difficult with orchid bark though) and you want to check the temps on top of the substrate, ideally around 30*C at the hot end.
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