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Leyrielton2
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United Kingdom
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 Posted - 08/06/2008 : 21:59:37
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I just came back to my flat to find Angelina submerged in her water bowl. It was only her head and neck but i thought this was abit strange, ive never seen her do this before so was wondering why she might of done it?
I heard of snakes bathing when they get too hot but she had her head under the water and non of her body!
Any help or idea why she was doing this would be great |
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matty18714
The Count of Corniness
United Kingdom
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Posted - 08/06/2008 : 22:08:47
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| i dont know why but Henry does it too. Is normaly in the evning. Its definatly nothting to do with shedding. im assuming our corns just like to cool off. |
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Posted - 08/06/2008 : 22:38:39
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| Mine does this too, i'm not sure why but she seems to enjoy it! |
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Kazerella
The Corn Snake Admin
United Kingdom
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Posted - 10/06/2008 : 10:43:10
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They like it! Some do, some don't, it's just personal preference.
Alternatively, she might be doing it if she's due for a shed. It helps the skin come off in one.
But it could just have been because of the warm day. I would've loved a soak in a swimming pool, it was boiling! |
 
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matty18714
The Count of Corniness
United Kingdom
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Posted - 10/06/2008 : 11:03:18
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| Mine does like to dunk her head in her water bowl but doesnt like beeing in the washing up bowl i use as her bath. I am playing with the temperature of the water to see if i can find one she likes. |
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Leyrielton2
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
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Posted - 10/06/2008 : 13:00:53
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| thanks for the help people, thought it might be a relaxation thing because she's not due to shed for awhile. |
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Posted - 10/06/2008 : 17:49:12
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| Do you have to bath a corn snake?? if so how do i do it?? i assume i dont have to go buy head & shoulders and Lynx!! |
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matty18714
The Count of Corniness
United Kingdom
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Posted - 10/06/2008 : 18:56:13
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| Ha! Its just water thats room temperture or slightly above. You can either do it in your own bath or anything really. I use a washing up bowl. The water shouldnt be deeper than 2 or 3 inches. |
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Leyrielton2
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
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Posted - 11/06/2008 : 13:22:42
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| It also helps them to poo so have a towl ready for afterwards, lol! |
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matty18714
The Count of Corniness
United Kingdom
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Posted - 11/06/2008 : 13:38:05
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| oh yeah, forgot to mention that. Not something you will want to foget! |
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Posted - 22/06/2008 : 20:09:47
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| Ummmm thanks....... i think!! do i need any special stuff to put in the water i know i was joking but is there any special soaps?? how often do i need to bath him?? and finally how long should i leave in in there for?? oh 1 more do i towel him after or let him dry naturally?? sorry about this but i'm still new-ish to snakes. |
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matty18714
The Count of Corniness
United Kingdom
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Posted - 22/06/2008 : 20:47:48
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| just use water, there is no need for soaps. Do it around 3 days after feeding to help him poo. Dont leave him in too long (i wouldn' for more than 15 mins). I just wipe mine down with a towel to stop him dripping but no fur is a huge advantage when bathing a bet :D |
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gingerpony
Queen Bee
United Kingdom
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Posted - 22/06/2008 : 22:53:22
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| Petal had her first swim last night as she hadn't shed the last 2" of her tail, of course she poo-ed in the first 30 seconds of being in there but I changed the water and put her back in, she seemed to enjoy it and it sorted out that last bit of shedding too. Was going to let Peachy have a go but was sooooo content just curled up in my pocket! |
cornsnakes, ratsnakes, bullsnakes, boas and day geckos
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Posted - 22/06/2008 : 23:11:40
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| I wish i could trust Kirk to curl up in my pocket with out trying to escape!!! |
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