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 Posted - 05/02/2009 : 13:54:55
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Hey guys, a friend of mine just bought a new corn (snow), hes about a year old, and when he was in the petshop he was fine. When my friend took him home he started to get really agitated, rattling at people when they try to get him out to handle.
His dad said that if the snake dosnt calm down by saturady he has to take it back to the shop, help us please!
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matty18714
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Posted - 05/02/2009 : 13:56:58
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Your mate should be leaving the snake alone for at least a week any way to let it settle in. This means just changing the water and monitoring the temperature.
After this time he can start handling the snake for short periods of time in one session. |
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Posted - 05/02/2009 : 14:05:51
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| Thanks a lot, appreciate the help, lets hope his dad is understanding. |
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Blackecho
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Kazerella
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Posted - 05/02/2009 : 14:24:02
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Plus if your friend and family is getting agitated around the snake, that can only scare the snake more. They are sensitive to our emotions so if they are freaking out, the snake will worry and react defensively.
Leave the snake for a week at least and then try gentle, calm movements when they go to get him out. He'll calm down eventually. |
 
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Posted - 05/02/2009 : 15:57:20
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| i also have a snow corn that's very nervous, he rattled his tail etc, but after a week, 2 feeds,and a shed he is starting to settle down, he still goes like crazy to get away from me, but after feeding i leave for two days and only handle for 30sec two days after, they are so defensive even at one year old they think we are trying to eat them. just give it time! also tell the family that this is a long term pet, not one that will play fetch with you, its like having fish something to look at you wouldn't put your hand in a fish tank to play with them, |
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