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Just kiddin about the above but it's my first post and it feels a bit odd ( rather like how an AA meeting is portrayed on tv).
I got my first corn just before Christmas and I'm delighted with how things are going, although I'd have been knackered without the tips/help, I've picked up from this forum (many thanks).
I have to admit, it was a bit of an impulse thing but I think he/she's great. The pet shop give me very little info really and while I can ring them whenever I need a quick answer, I think they should have 'vetted' me more (making me worry that other customers could buy them with ease and not be 'good parents'.
He's eating and slleping well and tries his utmost to avoid going back into his little viv after he's had his 10 minutes or so of freedom.
He's crapped and musked on me (very pleasant the first time) but seems more reluctant now and just seems to enjoy his playtime.
My biggest fear is the speed at which he can move and I'm worried that he gets away into some nook in the room in which he's kept and I can't get him back (just have to really careful I guess).
It would be great to get responses from some of you guys just incase I need to find something out (and have someone to bounce things off).
Anyway, chuffed I bought one, he's a little beauty.
P.s. when the summer comes, can they be taken out into the garden or do they move really quick outdoors and try and escape.
Thanks again
Mark
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Posted - 13/02/2009 : 20:39:53
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Posted - 13/02/2009 : 20:50:33
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Hi buba.
I'm hopeless on these things but have seen numerous posts with really useful info so I thought I'd introduce myself (very poorly), meet some people who like snakes and have a place to go should I have any questions.
I'm assuming you have a snake. Is it still a baby or fully grown/getting there?
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lee2308
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Posted - 13/02/2009 : 20:56:53
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| hi mark and welcome to the forum,thought your intro heading was great |
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Posted - 13/02/2009 : 21:07:10
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Hi Lee, nice to meet you.
Can you tell me if you can let the snakes 'play' in the back garden. Do they move really quickly and am I unlikely to get it back if I let him into the grass (very short obviously), in the summer.
Hopefully you can offer some advice as I can see your have a corn and a couple of other types of snake.
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Posted - 13/02/2009 : 21:13:20
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| Lee, just been looking at the photo's. I was in hysterics at the ones with the mouse and the 'sleeping bag', brilliant. Hope that wasn't you/your old man, getting bit on the face, yowch!!!!!! |
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Kehhlyr
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Posted - 13/02/2009 : 21:17:17
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Hi and welcome
In regards to 'garden' play, it is risky.
Aside from the risk of escape, there is also the risk of snakie catching something from the grass or whatever else he plays in.
However, I don't want that to put you off comepletely, it's a risk, that's all.
How much of the risk you want to take?? that's the hard part. |
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Posted - 13/02/2009 : 21:36:47
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Thanks Kehhlyr, grateful for the advice. Never thought of the risk of the snake catching something (virus wise).
I'd kick myself if he escaped or died from a virus or something. Looks like it's a life in viv. I wonder: would they choose a life without the threat of predation in exchange for freedom but with all the risks it brings. I know which one I'd choose; life in a cage with someone waiting on me hand and mouth. |
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Paulusworm
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Posted - 13/02/2009 : 21:37:53
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Hello ands welcome  . With a heading like that you'll fit in well here. |
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matty18714
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Posted - 13/02/2009 : 22:44:18
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Hi and welcome Mark.
If I were you I would wait until the snake is a few feet long before taking it outside, it will be easier to handle and will also be more relaxed with you. Snakes can catch something (cant remember what its called) from cat wee, so if you get cats in your garden I wouldnt put in on the grass. |
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Posted - 13/02/2009 : 23:26:28
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| Hi Ellisethan, that heading is funny |
0.1.0 Amel Motley corn : CORAL
0.0.1 Ghost corn: CASPER
1.0.0 Royal Python: BLAZE
1.0.0 Yemen chameleon: CHONG
0.0.1 Leopard Gecko: CLEO |
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Posted - 14/02/2009 : 09:57:01
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| Thanks for the advice everyone. Look forward to speaking to you all during the course of 'Boa's' life (my Son's suggestion, honest). |
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Posted - 14/02/2009 : 10:42:50
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| Yeah another Fruit loop to join the madhouse, welcome Mark. One thing no one has said yet is we like photos lots and lots of photos (just coz we're a noisey bunch really) there is a guide in the photo section that even i can fallow (so it must be easy) so feel free to put some up. |
3.2.0 corns 0.3.1 Leopard Geckos, 0.1.0 Mad Staffys 1.0.0 Moggie. 1.2.0. Devils in training.
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Posted - 14/02/2009 : 12:15:09
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Posted - 14/02/2009 : 19:57:12
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Tizzy, thanks for letting me know about the photo's. I'm rubbish at anything like that but once I've taken some, I'll do my best to post them (hopefully someone can tell me what I've got! - it looks very much like Kerry's Casper but a redder variation).
Buba, 'semtex' that's brilliant, explosive little character is he (sos). |
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gingerpony
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Posted - 14/02/2009 : 21:10:25
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heya and welcome
handling tiddlies is why the youngest corns i've bougt were yearlings - much more manageable, less likely to be dropped! |
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Posted - 15/02/2009 : 12:08:53
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| alreet and welcome im not really muchhelp with the snakes but i try lol n im learnin alot from here |
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Posted - 15/02/2009 : 12:56:01
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Posted - 15/02/2009 : 14:06:09
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| Welcome to the forum ^^ |
 
1.0.0 Normal corn snake - Dusk
0.1.0 Strawberry Snow Stripe corn snake - Dawn
0.1.0 Harlequin Crested Gecko - Stickles
1.0.0 Sable Syrian Hamster - CoCo
0.1.0 Hognose snake - Truffles |
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gingerpony
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Posted - 15/02/2009 : 21:09:16
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I've sponsored you gingerpony. Good luck.
oh bless your cottons, thank you
i'm really only 'support crew' it's my OH and brother in law actually doing the even proper but many many thanks for your sponsorship |
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