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cheekygit
Egg
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 26/04/2009 : 17:15:33
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hiya folks...so new to this i cud almost be virginal again :)
got my 1st corn about 3weeks ago and so far he's still in the baby proof plastic tank that came with it as a kit...i also bought a 3' viv for when hes a bit bigger along with all the usual gubbins one needs for housin..... at mo he's feeding ok...every 3/4 days on pinkies...but my main concern is he's ALWAYS under the plastic water dish that came with it...when i put him back into the tank after handling i aim him towards some wood bark over the heat mat but without fail he returns to the water bowl again, hence everytme i pick him up he's always cold..is this normal??? |
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Posted - 26/04/2009 : 17:36:55
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Im not entirly sure but you could be feeding him too often, try every 5days. Make sure your temps on the warm side are at 30*C, measured with a digital thermometer with a probe. It could be too hot in their so he's going to the coldest part, other than the water its self i imagine just under the bowl would be very cool.
Its possible that after only 3 weeks your corn could still be a little stressed & settling in to their new home.
Wait for a more experienced owner to reply, they will probaly be able to help you more. |
1.0 Bearded Dragon - Loki
0.1 Corn Snake - Smoo
1.1 Mexican Black King Snakes - Nameless |
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hillzi
The Lost boy.
United Kingdom
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Posted - 26/04/2009 : 18:15:55
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Mine always hides under his waterbowl and I've had him a year. lol 
Trust me if he is too cold, he will move  On feeding try it every 6 days.
Better wait for someone else to reply to get their thoughts. |
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matty18714
The Count of Corniness
United Kingdom
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Posted - 26/04/2009 : 18:39:29
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| I would be feeding it every 5 days. How are you controling or measuring the temperature? If you have a thermostat (which you need), drop the temp on the warm side to 28*C. Its likely he doesnt feel secure in the warm hide, how big is the hide compared to the snake? And how open is it? |
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matty18714
The Count of Corniness
United Kingdom
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Posted - 26/04/2009 : 19:01:50
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Ah ok. Basicaly all starter kits are sold without a thermostat, which is a vital peice of kit. Its stops the heat mat over heating and causing serious injury to the snake. You can pick up a Habistat mat stat for £25. You will also need a thermometer to check the temperature (can you remove the one from the 3ft viv?).
This will show you how to put pic's up:
http://www.thecornsnake.co.uk/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=14 |
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matty18714
The Count of Corniness
United Kingdom
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Posted - 26/04/2009 : 19:28:27
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| The wood looks a bit open, which is why he wont go in there. Screw up a few peices of newspaper and put the balls near and around the wood. It will make him feel more secure and he will still be able to move them. |
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gingerpony
Queen Bee
United Kingdom
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Posted - 26/04/2009 : 21:55:57
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without a thermostat the heatmat could get to over 40*C, which would basically cook your poor little snake!! you can pick up a stat for as little as £20 new for a basic on/off 100w model or have a look on ebay. there are different types and they can cost a lot more for an 'all singing all dancing' one but a basic matstat is all you need
GOOD starter kits come with a stat, unfortunately many don't  |
cornsnakes, ratsnakes, bullsnakes, boas and day geckos
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solid
Hatchling
United Kingdom
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Posted - 27/04/2009 : 00:15:47
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| lets be honest, thats just a doggie bowl they`ve given you, it also looks like the only place to go on the cold side, i`d get a proper hide - cave, log, ect and a smaller dish for the water, it doesnt need to be that big. |
3.1.1 corns - solid,liquid,ocelot,fox + raiden / 0.0.1 missing MBK - raven
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Posted - 27/04/2009 : 13:24:27
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You can make your own hides to any size you think your corn will need, just cut some polystryn to the shape of a little cave, give it 3 coats of slightly watery plaster then paint it with some non-toxic, water resistant paint... i find pond paint works well. & if you dont have plaster & paint, visit this link http://www.thecornsnake.co.uk/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=3138 and you can make one with random things from the kitchen cupboard.
I'd also have to agree with solid, thats gotta be a doggie bowl right there :)
You need a thermostat as soon as you can get one otherwise your snakie WILL die when your heatmat DOES over heat... which it WILL! |
1.0 Bearded Dragon - Loki
0.1 Corn Snake - Smoo
1.1 Mexican Black King Snakes - Nameless |
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matty18714
The Count of Corniness
United Kingdom
4428 Posts |
Posted - 27/04/2009 : 16:15:16
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| Sorry guys, unless Im over looking something I cant see whats wrong with the water bowl. It doubles up as a hide and is too big to topple. Cant really see any problems. |
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matty18714
The Count of Corniness
United Kingdom
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Posted - 28/04/2009 : 16:26:36
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| The shop is stupid not saying you dont need a stat. That mat is very capeable of reaching 45*C+. You will need one regardless of the size of the mat. |
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gingerpony
Queen Bee
United Kingdom
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Posted - 28/04/2009 : 23:00:00
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that's true matty, i tried it with a 7watt mat and it reached 40*C + without a stat!!!
A STAT IS ESSENTIAL!
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cornsnakes, ratsnakes, bullsnakes, boas and day geckos
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gingerpony
Queen Bee
United Kingdom
10455 Posts |
Posted - 28/04/2009 : 23:02:16
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Originally posted by solid
lets be honest, thats just a doggie bowl they`ve given you, it also looks like the only place to go on the cold side, i`d get a proper hide - cave, log, ect and a smaller dish for the water, it doesnt need to be that big.
yes the water dish DOES need to be that big, it's absolutely fine, i use dog water bowls, damn site cheaper than branded stuff!
you DON'T have to spend a fortune on flash stuff with the 'right' logo, improvise or make your own! |
cornsnakes, ratsnakes, bullsnakes, boas and day geckos
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matty18714
The Count of Corniness
United Kingdom
4428 Posts |
Posted - 29/04/2009 : 16:23:56
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| As GP said, it makes no differance that its a dogs water bowl and not a E.Terra bowl that costs a tenner. |
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