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smiffy89
Hatchling
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 16/09/2010 : 20:19:48
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moved little critter into a tub today and he seems alot more active had it out earlier iv'e taken to him better than i thought love the way they slither between ur fingers think its stayin as part ov family along with the other creatures |
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herriotfan
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
5853 Posts |
Posted - 16/09/2010 : 21:09:32
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Thank goodness our expert stepped in to give you some proper advice! Thanks mikerichards!
Fingers crossed that the little guy keeps making good progress.
Of course he will have to be part of the family, you'll bond with him very strongly.
You have saved his life after all!!!!  |
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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smiffy89
Hatchling
United Kingdom
342 Posts |
Posted - 17/09/2010 : 22:46:10
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quick update for every one i chopped the head off a pinky and left it for him this mornin,i checked on him this after noon and the head was gone as i checked on it i noticed a lump a qaurter way down its body thank heavens its eating. it has moved to the back of tub where their is sum artificial plant and hasnt moved since is this normal ,please reply asap as im worried bout the critter .if it was a gecko or beardie id be confident of my knowledge but as snakes are a totally new chapter for me im not sure,i suppose being thrown in at deep end is a bit worrying.
 ps thenk you mike for the advice you've bin a star and thank you to every 1 who was happy to help personally from smiffy |
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mikerichards
don't say the 'M' word!
United Kingdom
2901 Posts |
Posted - 17/09/2010 : 23:45:38
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dont worry mate, the fact that he isnt moving is a good thing, it means he is digesting, to be honest, i would be tempted to try him on a full tiny pinky, if he can get the head down, hes onto a winner.
Congrats on what you have done, its always a nice result when you can bring something back from his state, i know you arent there yet, but its all looking groovy so far. |
Location : Worthing, West Sussex
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smiffy89
Hatchling
United Kingdom
342 Posts |
Posted - 18/09/2010 : 00:54:00
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| thanks for all the help so far i am realy hoping the lil critter pulls through, when would you recomend feeding it next just so glad its had something to eat on its own accord just want to see it grow up know is that a bit sad |
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Kellog
the nice one
United Kingdom
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Posted - 18/09/2010 : 05:07:41
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I've been away Smiffy, so only just caught up with this thread and was shocked by your original post....although I know I shouldnt be cos I am all too aware that people are out there keeping all types of animals in terrible situations and with no idea how to look after them, or who just dont care.
But to be 1ft long and under 6g  ....my question was how could it still be alive?!! It just goes to show how hardy corn snakes are.
I am so glad that it took the pinkies head and is now in hiding digesting it. Make sure you dont handle him for 48hrs after he has eaten something.
I cant help you about when you should next try feeding him, although as Mike has said if he can handle a pinkie's head then hopefully he should be able to take a whole body. But this forum is blessed with people like Mike who have the expertise and experience to give advice and support, especially in circumstances like this....so I am sure he will be along soon to let you know when next to feed him.
I am just so glad you rescued that corn and have come to the right place to get help. You have a long way to go with him, and the fight isnt over....but I will warn you now, you are going to get so attached to him as you battle to keep him alive that you are never going to be able to let him go....so welcome to the world of corn craziness  !
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mikerichards
don't say the 'M' word!
United Kingdom
2901 Posts |
Posted - 18/09/2010 : 10:02:51
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| leave him 7 days before feeding again, because he hasnt eaten much recently its worth letting his digestion catch up a bit, too much too quickly could lead to regurge. |
Location : Worthing, West Sussex
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smiffy89
Hatchling
United Kingdom
342 Posts |
Posted - 18/09/2010 : 12:53:13
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| thanks for the advice mike at moment i just hope it stays alive,he's bin in the cave thats on the top of heatmat all mornin curled up. |
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mikerichards
don't say the 'M' word!
United Kingdom
2901 Posts |
Posted - 18/09/2010 : 13:03:31
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| i wouldnt worry mate, hes gonna digest for a while now. |
Location : Worthing, West Sussex
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please give me a hand
