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Ailsa
Banned
United Kingdom
804 Posts |
 Posted - 29/03/2011 : 13:25:54
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Do other snake owners keep records on their snakes - last fed, weight, age, last shed, length of last shed etc. Am making up a record sheet on computer and want to know if I should record anything else.
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Dakota ~ Bloodred Corn ~ Amber & Chloe ~ Cats
Mind is changing on snakes I want now lol so am researching these to find out what would be best - Milk Snakes and Dwarf Boa possibly - Crawl Cay, Sonoran, Tarahumara or Vera Cruz and poss a Hoggie, African House and Rat snake. Also Trinket Snakes. |
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gingerpony
Queen Bee
United Kingdom
10455 Posts |
Posted - 29/03/2011 : 13:30:12
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we record:
*date of feed, what was offered, any other details eg.if it was refused, left in overnight, scented
*if we notice any in blue
*when they shed
*weight |
cornsnakes, ratsnakes, bullsnakes, boas and day geckos
Location:Leeds/York/Selby area |
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lotabob
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
4334 Posts |
Posted - 29/03/2011 : 13:31:24
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quote:
Originally posted by gingerpony
we record:
*date of feed, what was offered, any other details eg.if it was refused, left in overnight, scented
*if we notice any in blue
*when they shed
*weight
Me too, each snake has their own little book. |
Anery Corn snake SPOT. Royal Python, DUKE. Hogg Island Boa, SANKE. Albino House Snake, HAL.
Harlequin Crested Gecko HARLEY
Albino Horned Frog WAKA
Chilean Rose Tarantula TRIXIE. Brazilian Salmon Pink Bird-eating Tarantula SAM. Orange Baboon Tarantula BORIS.
Giant Asian Forest Scorpion, SALLY.
Giant African Land Snails, SHELDON & MICHELLE.
Budwing Mantis, MAIA
Dubia Roach Colony. Silkworm Colony. Mealworm Colony. Waxworm Colony. Fruit Beetle Colony.
MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL http://www.youtube.com/user/alocheeky |
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Account Deactivated
United Kingdom
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Posted - 29/03/2011 : 13:35:13
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quote:
Originally posted by gingerpony
we record:
*date of feed, what was offered, any other details eg.if it was refused, left in overnight, scented
*if we notice any in blue
*when they shed
*weight
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Ailsa
Banned
United Kingdom
804 Posts |
Posted - 29/03/2011 : 13:36:38
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| Gingerponny - what do you mean by scented? |
Dakota ~ Bloodred Corn ~ Amber & Chloe ~ Cats
Mind is changing on snakes I want now lol so am researching these to find out what would be best - Milk Snakes and Dwarf Boa possibly - Crawl Cay, Sonoran, Tarahumara or Vera Cruz and poss a Hoggie, African House and Rat snake. Also Trinket Snakes. |
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gingerpony
Queen Bee
United Kingdom
10455 Posts |
Posted - 29/03/2011 : 13:47:50
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if a prey item has to be defrosted with something or rubbed on something eg. a chick or a gerbil to take that scent (to encourage a picky eater)
for example, when we initially moved the female JCP from mice to rats, we had to defrost her rat weaner with a gerbil and to hide the ratty smell so she would eat it |
cornsnakes, ratsnakes, bullsnakes, boas and day geckos
Location:Leeds/York/Selby area |
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Newbie
Yearling
950 Posts |
Posted - 29/03/2011 : 14:39:25
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quote:
Originally posted by Louise32
quote:
Originally posted by gingerpony
we record:
*date of feed, what was offered, any other details eg.if it was refused, left in overnight, scented
*if we notice any in blue
*when they shed
*weight
Same
Snap! Also record the length of Vin's shed  |
1.0.0 Carolina Motley Cornsnake - Vin, 0.1.0 Brazilian Rainbow Boa - Rio, 0.1.0 IJJ Carpet Python - Luna, 0.1.0 Dwarf Sunfire Reticulated Python - Helia, 1.0.0 Royal Python - Jasper, 0.1.0 Spaniel - Jess; RIP Gypsy - a beautiful girl through and through, 0.1.0 Rabbit - Binky, RIP Indy, Jan 2010 - Aug 2011, and Ace, Jan 2009 - Aug 2011 |
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gingerpony
Queen Bee
United Kingdom
10455 Posts |
Posted - 29/03/2011 : 14:42:29
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| some keepers record defeacation too........ |
cornsnakes, ratsnakes, bullsnakes, boas and day geckos
Location:Leeds/York/Selby area |
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Sta~ple
qeeun speler
United Kingdom
6129 Posts |
Posted - 29/03/2011 : 15:03:24
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I record when fed and what it was, if it was refused or not.
When they shed
Sometimes record weight and length
Cleanout date
If I notice anything that maybe an oddity. |
   
A very special super, duper thanks for K :3 |
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Ailsa
Banned
United Kingdom
804 Posts |
Posted - 29/03/2011 : 15:10:10
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| That's all really great, making up a table now on computer |
Dakota ~ Bloodred Corn ~ Amber & Chloe ~ Cats
Mind is changing on snakes I want now lol so am researching these to find out what would be best - Milk Snakes and Dwarf Boa possibly - Crawl Cay, Sonoran, Tarahumara or Vera Cruz and poss a Hoggie, African House and Rat snake. Also Trinket Snakes. |
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lotabob
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
4334 Posts |
Posted - 29/03/2011 : 15:13:57
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quote:
Originally posted by gingerpony
some keepers record defeacation too........
I do for my Royal but I'd be there all day for a corn snake. |
Anery Corn snake SPOT. Royal Python, DUKE. Hogg Island Boa, SANKE. Albino House Snake, HAL.
Harlequin Crested Gecko HARLEY
Albino Horned Frog WAKA
Chilean Rose Tarantula TRIXIE. Brazilian Salmon Pink Bird-eating Tarantula SAM. Orange Baboon Tarantula BORIS.
Giant Asian Forest Scorpion, SALLY.
Giant African Land Snails, SHELDON & MICHELLE.
Budwing Mantis, MAIA
Dubia Roach Colony. Silkworm Colony. Mealworm Colony. Waxworm Colony. Fruit Beetle Colony.
MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL http://www.youtube.com/user/alocheeky |
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Ailsa
Banned
United Kingdom
804 Posts |
Posted - 29/03/2011 : 15:19:04
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| Lota I've never kept a corn snake before, my new corn when I get her will be my first, just want to make sure I do things right. |
Dakota ~ Bloodred Corn ~ Amber & Chloe ~ Cats
Mind is changing on snakes I want now lol so am researching these to find out what would be best - Milk Snakes and Dwarf Boa possibly - Crawl Cay, Sonoran, Tarahumara or Vera Cruz and poss a Hoggie, African House and Rat snake. Also Trinket Snakes. |
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lotabob
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
4334 Posts |
Posted - 29/03/2011 : 15:22:05
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| You'll love record keeping I know I do. My corn poops at least twice a week now he's on bigger food, Usually get a big one out of him 2 days after a meal and a little 1 a few days after. Its always good to keep as much info as you see fit as its easier to identify a problem if that is needed. my corn poops like clockwork so I would easily notice if something was amiss there where as my royal holds it in for about 4-6 weeks so its more beneficial for me to keep that info in the book. |
Anery Corn snake SPOT. Royal Python, DUKE. Hogg Island Boa, SANKE. Albino House Snake, HAL.
Harlequin Crested Gecko HARLEY
Albino Horned Frog WAKA
Chilean Rose Tarantula TRIXIE. Brazilian Salmon Pink Bird-eating Tarantula SAM. Orange Baboon Tarantula BORIS.
Giant Asian Forest Scorpion, SALLY.
Giant African Land Snails, SHELDON & MICHELLE.
Budwing Mantis, MAIA
Dubia Roach Colony. Silkworm Colony. Mealworm Colony. Waxworm Colony. Fruit Beetle Colony.
MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL http://www.youtube.com/user/alocheeky |
Edited by - lotabob on 29/03/2011 15:23:02 |
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Account Deactivated
United Kingdom
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Posted - 29/03/2011 : 16:09:00
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Originally posted by lotabob
You'll love record keeping I know I do.
I hate it lol With so many snakes now it takes forever and my writting has got very sloppy in the books!
I tend to just weigh them all once a month now, I note down the day they ate and what they ate and that's about it. |
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Ailsa
Banned
United Kingdom
804 Posts |
Posted - 29/03/2011 : 16:27:16
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| Yeah with lots of snakes I can see it taking some of you forever lol |
Dakota ~ Bloodred Corn ~ Amber & Chloe ~ Cats
Mind is changing on snakes I want now lol so am researching these to find out what would be best - Milk Snakes and Dwarf Boa possibly - Crawl Cay, Sonoran, Tarahumara or Vera Cruz and poss a Hoggie, African House and Rat snake. Also Trinket Snakes. |
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lrv2307
Yearling
United Kingdom
863 Posts |
Posted - 29/03/2011 : 17:28:21
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Originally posted by Ailsa
Lota I've never kept a corn snake before, my new corn when I get her will be my first, just want to make sure I do things right.
ive got a spreadsheet calander for the year,
if you want me to email you a copy, email me from my profile hun
will gladly send you one |
lrv (louise)
Uxbridge, Middlesex
0.1.0 snow - morgana
0.1.0 cali banded king - boudica
0.0.1 crested gecko - galaxy
** wish list**
ghost corn
anery corn
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herriotfan
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
5853 Posts |
Posted - 29/03/2011 : 17:38:43
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I keep records for all of mine. Use the same info as everyone else has suggested. It makes interesting reading for the future! I keep all the sheds too, apart from the ones that our Penny poos in!!!  |
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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Ailsa
Banned
United Kingdom
804 Posts |
Posted - 29/03/2011 : 18:12:43
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| Very kind of you lrv2307, not long made one up for myself |
Dakota ~ Bloodred Corn ~ Amber & Chloe ~ Cats
Mind is changing on snakes I want now lol so am researching these to find out what would be best - Milk Snakes and Dwarf Boa possibly - Crawl Cay, Sonoran, Tarahumara or Vera Cruz and poss a Hoggie, African House and Rat snake. Also Trinket Snakes. |
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sparkaly
Hatchling
212 Posts |
Posted - 29/03/2011 : 18:26:20
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| Yep, I do. I record everything but I've only got 1 cornsnake and 1 hognose so it's easy. I've got an excel spread sheet for both so it doesn't take long to fill in :) |
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lucyloop
Hatchling
United Kingdom
265 Posts |
Posted - 29/03/2011 : 20:49:04
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quote:
Originally posted by Louise32
quote:
Originally posted by gingerpony
we record:
*date of feed, what was offered, any other details eg.if it was refused, left in overnight, scented
*if we notice any in blue
*when they shed
*weight
Same
and me! |
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Mort13
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
5599 Posts |
Posted - 29/03/2011 : 22:45:51
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I do too!
Its great to look at over time and see how they've grown/put on weight etc. I keep all their sheds too. |
      
3.1.0 Corn snakes, 1.0.0 T-Albino Cape House Snake, 0.1.0 Western Hognose,
1.0.0 MBK, 0.1.0 Childrens Python, 1.0.0 Nicaraguan Dwarf Boas
0.0.1 Occelated Skink, 1.0.0 Leopard Gecko, 1.0.3 Tarantulas, 0.0.2 Damon diadema
1.0.0 C0ckatiel,
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Corn Record keeping
