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hillzi
The Lost boy.
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 08/03/2009 : 22:42:49
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Ok my carolina is getting slightly larger than my other one.. with this he was once rather tempremental with me handling him untill now he's rather bigger by several inches and is rather twitchy when i put my hand near him. has struck me a few times...
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Kehhlyr
ǝʞɐɔ sǝʌoן
United Kingdom
8173 Posts |
Posted - 09/03/2009 : 00:13:32
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Perseverence really.
Also bung in a t-shirt or something that has your scent on it to get him used to it, although if you've had on any synthetic smells (deodorants etc) then there would be no point. 
How long have you had him?
Is it more so when you go into the viv? If so, then maybe let him start making his way out before picking him up. |
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Paulusworm
The Corn Snake Moderator
United Kingdom
686 Posts |
Posted - 09/03/2009 : 05:40:25
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The t-shirt thing does seem to work. My little psycho is a bit more chilled. Still need gloves though, lol. Do you bag your snake when cleaning out its viv/rub? I've been carrying matilda around the house in her bag for 5 - 10 minutes after cleaning her viv out. Holding the bag as if it were a cat or rabbit. They're chilled out cos they're in their bag anyway. Seems to be working so far but only time will tell.  |
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hillzi
The Lost boy.
United Kingdom
3984 Posts |
Posted - 09/03/2009 : 15:52:19
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Cheers although my viv is rather small. 1ft square but daving up for when i move house getting a huge one for each of them, so i couldnt use a t shirt. would a sock be ok?
I mean i just checked after I got back from school lifted up the rock and he started hissing!?!
hmm please wb. :) |
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Kehhlyr
ǝʞɐɔ sǝʌoן
United Kingdom
8173 Posts |
Posted - 09/03/2009 : 16:50:31
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A sock might be a bit to much scent wise.
A glove might be better, roughly how big is he? And how chocked out is his viv? |
-=Kehhlyr - The Resident Loon
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hillzi
The Lost boy.
United Kingdom
3984 Posts |
Posted - 09/03/2009 : 18:19:15
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| Hmm I don't really wear gloves. But I can try I guess, sorry mate what does chocked mean. :s |
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matty18714
The Count of Corniness
United Kingdom
4428 Posts |
Posted - 09/03/2009 : 18:21:19
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Originally posted by hillzi
sorry mate what does chocked mean. :s
How full it is. |
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hillzi
The Lost boy.
United Kingdom
3984 Posts |
Posted - 09/03/2009 : 19:14:08
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ah well not that much.. got a cave, log and a water bowl not not that free space but the snakes are stil rather small and thin so can turn aroud ok.
~UPDATE~
Tried with my wooly hat - striked at it and hissed.
Errr plan B? |
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gingerpony
Queen Bee
United Kingdom
10455 Posts |
Posted - 09/03/2009 : 19:56:13
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leave it in there for him to get used to the smell. don't dither around trying to pick him up, from his point of view you could be trying to eat him! calmly and smoothly pick him up by the middle third of his body.
alternatively, corns are often nosey so you could open the viv door and sit next to it, when he comes out of his own accord gently support his weight until you're fully holding him.
keep handling sessions short 10-15 mins and put him back before he gets cold or annoyed. |
cornsnakes, ratsnakes, bullsnakes, boas and day geckos
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hillzi
The Lost boy.
United Kingdom
3984 Posts |
Posted - 09/03/2009 : 20:05:10
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| I put it in there and he attacked it!!!! Lol. I mean it dwarves him in size plus its black so it must be pretty scary. I think I'll just leave it there and hope he crawls in there. Also opening the viv door would be a bad idea, this has happened before and he bolts. lol thanks for the advice and ill keep you posted :D |
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Kehhlyr
ǝʞɐɔ sǝʌoן
United Kingdom
8173 Posts |
Posted - 09/03/2009 : 20:56:25
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| Maybe make a snake hook to help put him back in/take him out. |
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hillzi
The Lost boy.
United Kingdom
3984 Posts |
Posted - 09/03/2009 : 21:14:17
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He's a tad small for a hook. thanks though.
~UPDATE~ glove is in there.. just waiting now :) |
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hillzi
The Lost boy.
United Kingdom
3984 Posts |
Posted - 10/03/2009 : 17:44:44
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checked after school.
They have now nested in my glove :o
Might leave them till next feed and then we'll see.
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hillzi
The Lost boy.
United Kingdom
3984 Posts |
Posted - 10/03/2009 : 21:53:43
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~UPDATE~
Okay I put an add up in classified i think its best for him to go with someone who coul tame him instead of being cramped in a viv all day. if step mum agrees.
I now put my glove on the log an a clean not worn for a while sock on the air grill. the plastic vine meets the grill and he chills in the vine at the top quite a bit so hopefully if he calms down within 3 weeks if not.. then bye bye balboa but on for a better life :( |
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lee2308
The Corn Snake Moderator
United Kingdom
3348 Posts |
Posted - 11/03/2009 : 08:46:40
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| Dont give in so easily,it's not going to happen over night,im still going softly softly with my king i got 2 months ago.he will come round in the end. |
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hillzi
The Lost boy.
United Kingdom
3984 Posts |
Posted - 11/03/2009 : 19:37:42
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| I know mate and if worse comes to worse I'd be sad to see him go. but hes been like this for 1 1and 1/2 years trying :/ |
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lee2308
The Corn Snake Moderator
United Kingdom
3348 Posts |
Posted - 11/03/2009 : 19:39:33
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| did'nt realise it was that long. |
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hillzi
The Lost boy.
United Kingdom
3984 Posts |
Posted - 11/03/2009 : 20:03:48
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| It's okay mate. you think im fighting a losing battle? |
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