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klg0702
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 07/09/2010 : 21:00:04
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I've Recently purchased a baby corn snake, and as my first snake, ive got so many questions about how to look after her. Ive read a few guides, so im sure of the basics, like feeding.
Shes around 13 inches now, but I'd like to know when I can put her in her Viv? The viv is around 2ft long. Is it ok to put her in now? Or should I wait?
Shes Currently in a 12 inch by 12 inch container, which has holes in the lid for ventilation. But when I place her heat mat under the container, its becomes very damp.
Im not sure what to do for the best, so any suggestions would be appreciated 
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josh9961
Hatchling
United Kingdom
381 Posts |
Posted - 07/09/2010 : 21:16:18
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| Hey welcome to the forum, and the most wonderful hobby in the world :) as a baby the viv will be too big, as corns are agoraphobic. Your container should have a hide at each end, and the water dish in the cool end, if you heat the other end, then there shouldn't be any dampness in the container. What substrate are you using, as this could hold moisture and cause dampness? |
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ryanred5
Hatchling
United Kingdom
254 Posts |
Posted - 07/09/2010 : 21:21:50
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Hiya
You need to make sure that the heat mat is under just a third of the container, is that how you have it or does the heat mat cover more space than that?
The common reason for containers getting damp is because the water dish is over the heat mat causing more humidity in the air which in turn changes to condensation in such a small area.
Therefore if your water dish is over the heat mat then you need to move it away from it.
Hope that helps. |
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Catherine xx
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gmac
The Scottish Admin
United Kingdom
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Posted - 07/09/2010 : 21:28:04
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Originally posted by ryanred5
Hiya
You need to make sure that the heat mat is under just a third of the container, is that how you have it or does the heat mat cover more space than that?
the heatmat can cover upto half of the base.
what substrate are you using in the container. |
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rachiepotatoe
Hatchling
United Kingdom
393 Posts |
Posted - 07/09/2010 : 21:53:42
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The dampness thing used to happen with my substrate (only one bag that I ever purchased though)
I figured that if i left the bag of substrate open, or put the substrate in a seperate box and left it for a day or so it would dry out completely and then it wouldnt get damp when it was actually inside the container
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klg0702
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
7 Posts |
Posted - 07/09/2010 : 23:03:41
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Hey!
thanks for all the suggestions :)
The heats mat is usually just under her hide. Is it ok there?
The substrate Im using at the minute is a wood chip, what others could I use?
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FiestaSTLou
Yearling
United Kingdom
556 Posts |
Posted - 07/09/2010 : 23:25:54
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DannyBrown91
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
3070 Posts |
Posted - 08/09/2010 : 12:02:59
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Theres a few different substrates which can be used wood chips (Other than pine) being one of them.
If your thinking about switching have a little look through this sticky http://www.thecornsnake.co.uk/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=1876 |
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eeji
The Morph Master
United Kingdom
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Posted - 08/09/2010 : 18:32:34
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if you're getting condensation and the water isn't on the warm side of the tub then you need more ventilation.
If theres no condensation and its still getting wet, then theres every likleyhood that you've got a messy snake that likes to spill water everywhere :)
If you put her into the viv now, you need to make sure that there are LOTS of places to hide (not just a hide each end) and that it is very secure - corns are very good at escaping and you'd be surprised at how tiny a gap a baby can get through (yes, they can get between the sliding glass viv doors!) |
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