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 Posted - 28/06/2010 : 20:24:04
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0.1 Amel stripe corn snake
0.1 Normal Royal
1.0 Bearded dragon - Spam
Female mixed breed dog - Sunny
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gregDT
Egg
United Kingdom
84 Posts |
Posted - 28/06/2010 : 21:26:58
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Good that he is back.
I had a couple of thoughts.
First mention that corn snakes cost upwards of £200 for full grown specimen's, so being responsible for loosing one would be expensive 
And also a vote for viv locks. I bought one for less than a fiver and it's a life saver when curious spogs are about |
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Mouse
Yearling
United Kingdom
958 Posts |
Posted - 28/06/2010 : 23:00:42
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I'm glad he's back! :D Loks are a VERY good idea! they'll stop him escaping as he gets bigger anyway! (they learn how to open viv's!)
I would have said some VERY choice words to her, and then to him. I'm slightly more 'home truthy', so don't mind confrontation so much! :D
Is there any way your bro could put a simple slide lock on the top of the door, so that when they come over you can lock the 4 year old out?
I've found locking the front and back doors, turning my phone on silent, and putting on a fave album a 'little' louder than I would normally have it gives a great excuse for ignoring unwelcome visitors!!!
They shouldn't be turning up without calling first anyhew, that's harsh when you've just given birth.
Best luck M'dear, and hope the bleeding stops :( xxx
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1.0.0 - Gobo - Snow Corn (RIP)
0.1.0 - Sprockett - Normal/hypo/het snow Corn
2.0.0 Anery Hatchlings
0.1.0 Amel Hatchling
0.1.0 Normal Hatchling
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Kellog
the nice one
United Kingdom
7308 Posts |
Posted - 29/06/2010 : 04:28:30
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I do understand the situation you are in Twi.....and how difficult you would find confronting your aunt. I also know a number of people like her who just dont see the bad behaviour in their own children but will very happily have a go at other children for the smallest thing.
You CANNOT let this stress you out and I think you do need to be really open with your mum and tell her how all this is making you feel. Show her this thread if you think it would help. I am not sure if your aunt is her sister, but your mum's priority at the moment is you and therefore she should be able to have a few 'quiet words' with her about keeping her son under control.
I think the locks on the vivs is a definite yes....especially looking to the future and child-proofing the house for when William is older. But until you can get some then maybe do as Mouse suggests and get your brother to fit a simple lock on the door....cos at least then you know you dont have to worry about your snakes when 'that boy' is around.
Twi, you do need to try and control when people come round....it is up to you and not them. I know how hard it is to turn people away, but if she turns up and you are by yourself and feel you cant cope then just say that you were about to go and lie down so could she come back another time, and maybe ring first to make sure that it is a good time for you and William.
YOU are priority now....if you are stressed you are going to stress William and you will also make your bleeding worse. If this situation is causing you stress then stop it or get your mum to stop it.
I so wish I was closer to give you some moral support....I know if I was there I would have a few choice words to say to 'that boy'....and his mum!
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reptiledanny
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
1809 Posts |
Posted - 29/06/2010 : 07:37:01
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Originally posted by Kellog
I do understand the situation you are in Twi.....and how difficult you would find confronting your aunt. I also know a number of people like her who just dont see the bad behaviour in their own children but will very happily have a go at other children for the smallest thing.
You CANNOT let this stress you out and I think you do need to be really open with your mum and tell her how all this is making you feel. Show her this thread if you think it would help. I am not sure if your aunt is her sister, but your mum's priority at the moment is you and therefore she should be able to have a few 'quiet words' with her about keeping her son under control.
I think the locks on the vivs is a definite yes....especially looking to the future and child-proofing the house for when William is older. But until you can get some then maybe do as Mouse suggests and get your brother to fit a simple lock on the door....cos at least then you know you dont have to worry about your snakes when 'that boy' is around.
Twi, you do need to try and control when people come round....it is up to you and not them. I know how hard it is to turn people away, but if she turns up and you are by yourself and feel you cant cope then just say that you were about to go and lie down so could she come back another time, and maybe ring first to make sure that it is a good time for you and William.
YOU are priority now....if you are stressed you are going to stress William and you will also make your bleeding worse. If this situation is causing you stress then stop it or get your mum to stop it.
I so wish I was closer to give you some moral support....I know if I was there I would have a few choice words to say to 'that boy'....and his mum!
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well sed kellog, agreed |
1.1 royal pythons 0.1 hog island boa 1.0 corn snake
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hillzi
The Lost boy.
United Kingdom
3984 Posts |
Posted - 29/06/2010 : 09:18:15
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Originally posted by gregDT
First mention that corn snakes cost upwards of £200 for full grown specimen's, so being responsible for loosing one would be expensive
Dependant on morph mate, my adult male carolina cost's £50. |
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Twi
Yearling
United Kingdom
536 Posts |
Posted - 29/06/2010 : 10:16:16
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| lol i paid over £120 for ginger and £80 for mouse |
 
1.0.0 Snow Motley Corn Snake. (Mouse)
1.0.0 Amel Corn Snake. (Ginger)
0.2.0 Chinese Crested Dogs. (Skeebee & Yuki)
0.1.0 Bullmastiff x American Bulldog (Tsukira)
1.1.0 Ferrets. (Spike & Buffy)
0.2.0 Aylesbury Ducks. (Crispy & Nibbles)
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kdlang
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
3556 Posts |
Posted - 29/06/2010 : 14:27:45
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| Whats a little exageration if it scares them into leaving the snakes alone, although I doubt the 4yr old will be bothered, his mum will if she has to pay it lol. I once laid into some of my sons so called friends who thought it would be fun one night to open my gate and go round the back of the house n open the back door just cos my son didnt want to go out. I told them that if they allowed the dog to get out by their actions then they would be in serious trouble as my dogs are worth £10000. Technically thats a bit of an exageration as they aren't worth that much, it just costs that much to train and support each dog throughout its life. It certainly scared the lads enough for them to apologise lol |
4.1.0 corns - Izzy (Carolina) Alice (Amel) Peanut (Butter Motley) Swayze (Ghost) Carmellia (Butter Motley)
0.1.0 cat - Kizzy
1.0.0 Dog - Dobbie
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hillzi
The Lost boy.
United Kingdom
3984 Posts |
Posted - 02/07/2010 : 10:59:21
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Originally posted by reptiledanny
kellog will be here in a bit with her huge long paragraphs lol
Had to sig quote that..!  |
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mikerichards
don't say the 'M' word!
United Kingdom
2901 Posts |
Posted - 02/07/2010 : 13:02:18
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See, this is why I dislike children, I can't stand them, they only have to be there and they irritate me. I don't let anyone near the snakes unless I am there, its bad enough that they let themselves out, don't need a small person helping me!
On that note, the striped boa let himself out again, of all things, he managed to pry off the vent he got out of last time, just this time I had glued it with.......
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Location : Worthing, West Sussex
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Sizzlesmum
Hatchling
United Kingdom
490 Posts |
Posted - 02/07/2010 : 19:23:39
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Originally posted by reptiledanny
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Originally posted by Kellog
I do understand the situation you are in Twi.....and how difficult you would find confronting your aunt. I also know a number of people like her who just dont see the bad behaviour in their own children but will very happily have a go at other children for the smallest thing.
You CANNOT let this stress you out and I think you do need to be really open with your mum and tell her how all this is making you feel. Show her this thread if you think it would help. I am not sure if your aunt is her sister, but your mum's priority at the moment is you and therefore she should be able to have a few 'quiet words' with her about keeping her son under control.
I think the locks on the vivs is a definite yes....especially looking to the future and child-proofing the house for when William is older. But until you can get some then maybe do as Mouse suggests and get your brother to fit a simple lock on the door....cos at least then you know you dont have to worry about your snakes when 'that boy' is around.
Twi, you do need to try and control when people come round....it is up to you and not them. I know how hard it is to turn people away, but if she turns up and you are by yourself and feel you cant cope then just say that you were about to go and lie down so could she come back another time, and maybe ring first to make sure that it is a good time for you and William.
YOU are priority now....if you are stressed you are going to stress William and you will also make your bleeding worse. If this situation is causing you stress then stop it or get your mum to stop it.
I so wish I was closer to give you some moral support....I know if I was there I would have a few choice words to say to 'that boy'....and his mum!
xxx
well sed kellog, agreed
I agree too, I'm surprised your Aunt can't remember how tired you are after having a baby!! My baby is 17 next month and I still remember.
I would be right beside you Judith, having a wee cuddle of William of course lol
Twi, how are you and William? Hope you are managing to get some rest. |
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Twi
Yearling
United Kingdom
536 Posts |
Posted - 02/07/2010 : 19:48:51
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| We're good, I had a bit of a high temp the other day but that's gone down now. William is eating almost none stop at the moment but still sleeping well at night so i cant complain. He got weighed today, hes up to 8lbs 14oz :3 |
1.0.0 Snow Motley Corn Snake. (Mouse)
1.0.0 Amel Corn Snake. (Ginger)
0.2.0 Chinese Crested Dogs. (Skeebee & Yuki)
0.1.0 Bullmastiff x American Bulldog (Tsukira)
1.1.0 Ferrets. (Spike & Buffy)
0.2.0 Aylesbury Ducks. (Crispy & Nibbles)
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reptiledanny
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
1809 Posts |
Posted - 02/07/2010 : 19:51:23
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ahhh, he got weighed, are u keeping a diary
more pics plz
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1.1 royal pythons 0.1 hog island boa 1.0 corn snake
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Sizzlesmum
Hatchling
United Kingdom
490 Posts |
Posted - 02/07/2010 : 20:14:17
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Awww bless him, that's a good weight and it's great that he sleeping well at night 
Glad your temp settled down.
Look forward to seeing more pics |
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Twi
Yearling
United Kingdom
536 Posts |
Posted - 02/07/2010 : 20:31:42
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lol ok heres some pics :D
First up bed head! XD
Thoughtful? o:
Giving me moody look cause hes not being fed lol
learning early o: seriously he did that in his sleep with no help from me lol
cant say hes not comfy xD
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1.0.0 Snow Motley Corn Snake. (Mouse)
1.0.0 Amel Corn Snake. (Ginger)
0.2.0 Chinese Crested Dogs. (Skeebee & Yuki)
0.1.0 Bullmastiff x American Bulldog (Tsukira)
1.1.0 Ferrets. (Spike & Buffy)
0.2.0 Aylesbury Ducks. (Crispy & Nibbles)
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reptiledanny
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
1809 Posts |
Posted - 02/07/2010 : 20:57:08
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ahhhhhhhhhhhh, hes so cute, love all those poses lol
he super cute, bet all the girls will adore him when hes older, hell be fighting them off lol |
1.1 royal pythons 0.1 hog island boa 1.0 corn snake
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herriotfan
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
5853 Posts |
Posted - 02/07/2010 : 20:57:50
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| He's lovely Twi. Looks like a very content little fella!! |
Husband....Very Understanding!!! (Phil)
Son & Daughter (Kevin & Carol)
Granddaughter (Eva)
3.4.0 Cornsnakes Amel (Sidney) Caramel Stripe (Sultan) Amber (Cleo) Carolina (Phoebe) Anery Motley Stripe (Penny) Snow (Lily) Caramel (Holmes)
1.2.0 Royal Pythons(Peeps, Pandora & Pepsi)
1.0.0 Hognose (Hudson)
2.1.0 Dogs (Dillon, Alfie, Ellie)
0.1.0 Senegal Parrot (Peanut)
1.1.0 Bearded Dragons (Bonnie & Clyde)
1.0.0 Crested Geckos (Echo)
0.2.1 Hermanns Tortoises (Ebbie, Rosie & Twiglet)
0.1.0 Guinea Pig (Dolly-Pipsqueak)
0.1.9 Tarantulas (Poppy, Gypsy, Bumble, Insey Winsey, Sonic, Cookie, Raven, Fudge, Titch & Sox)
??? Foster animals
Location: Near Saffron Walden, Essex
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Twi
Yearling
United Kingdom
536 Posts |
Posted - 02/07/2010 : 21:01:10
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| lol he should be hes terrible during the day, wont sleep if i put him down, as soon as i move him he wakes up wanting more food, its no wonder at only a week old hes put on so much but i cant complain cause hes a little angel at night, will sleep in his moses basket after a feed between 10-12 then wake up between 2-4 then sleep till about 6-8 when i usually get up, if i dont i can have lie in till 10 when he usually wakes me up for nother feed lol |
1.0.0 Snow Motley Corn Snake. (Mouse)
1.0.0 Amel Corn Snake. (Ginger)
0.2.0 Chinese Crested Dogs. (Skeebee & Yuki)
0.1.0 Bullmastiff x American Bulldog (Tsukira)
1.1.0 Ferrets. (Spike & Buffy)
0.2.0 Aylesbury Ducks. (Crispy & Nibbles)
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Sizzlesmum
Hatchling
United Kingdom
490 Posts |
Posted - 02/07/2010 : 21:01:16
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Awww, William is gorgeous
Can't get over how much hair he has lol. Love his look in the third pic and his Pooh Bear bib
Thanks for sharing his pics with us. He's perfect and no doubt be a heart breaker when he's older |
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Kellog
the nice one
United Kingdom
7308 Posts |
Posted - 06/07/2010 : 05:55:45
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Originally posted by Sizzlesmum
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Originally posted by reptiledanny
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Originally posted by Kellog
I do understand the situation you are in Twi.....
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well sed kellog, agreed
I agree too........I would be right beside you Judith, having a wee cuddle of William of course lol
Thanks ReptileDanny and Sizzlesmum....it is nice to know some people read and appreciate my LONG paragraphs  ! I do try to only say what I would want to hear if I was in Twi's shoes in these circumstances.....I dont mean to ramble on  ....
Twi, William is looking gorgeous and you are obviously doing a brilliant job for him to have reached that weight already....although I guess it is not surprising if he is using you as a milk bar all through the day!
I think my favourite pic is the last one, snuggled up close to mum listening to her heartbeat....best place to be.
I know it may seem tough at the moment with him wanting to be with you throughout the day but remember he is only little and has spent all those months inside you. To him it is a big scary world and he needs his mum's cuddles and his mum's smell and his mum's milk to reassure him that he is safe. When he is a bit older you can start putting him down and leaving him to cry for a bit....but for now just enjoy every minute of being able to hold him close - they dont let you do that for very long (you try getting a hug from a teenager!!)
You are doing great Twi.
(sorry, another LONG post )
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