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Regalmatt
Egg
United Kingdom
87 Posts |
 Posted - 03/09/2011 : 18:45:16
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Hi guys, well there were issues with my hatchling corn and the shop I bought it from, they were not qualified enough or knowledgable enough,and sold me a corn that wasn't feeding.i have returned the corn and since visited a reccomended reptile shop and bought a lovely 4 month old female Carolina,(for half the price I add),with feeding and shedding records. I have noticed a difference immediately, the snake is more healthy looking, more active and I'm hoping it grows to be a lovely adult,just wanted to share my story with u guys and say that it's a must to buy your reptiles from a reputable source with records!!
Cheers, matt. |
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tordyjo
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
2036 Posts |
Posted - 03/09/2011 : 20:03:23
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| you're so right, you do definately need to check up on feeding and shedding before bringing home etc to make sure your new friend is healthy and happy |
 Lilly Crystal Harry
1.2.0 corns, 1.1.0 cats tropical guppies who continually breed
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Auld Baldy
Ikea's Pimp
United Kingdom
1619 Posts |
Posted - 03/09/2011 : 21:10:08
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Absolutely agree. It's not like you were buying a bag of crisps. Glad you got the matter sorted out and happy with your new pal.  |
1.0.0: Miami Normal: Taggart
0.0.1: Carolina Normal: Wee Woody
0.0.1: Grey Rat Snake: Mirkey
0.0.1: Amel Corn: Blaze
1.0.0: Carpet Python: Vambo
0.0.1: MBK: Fester
0.0.1: Florida King Snake : Rattler (Rattle & Hum)
0.0.1. California King Snake: El Diablo Diego
0.2.0 Tarantulas : Ermintrude & Euphemia. |
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ADZUK2007
Egg
United Kingdom
77 Posts |
Posted - 03/09/2011 : 21:33:50
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| I just hope the one u returned gets the care it needs, it's a shame really as this could of happened to me, we looked at getting one from a shop an tbh the shop was good and the workers there new allot about reptiles but I did some research and the main thing I got told was records fortunately this shop did not have any so I walked out, looked around for breeders and found one not to far from me, this guy was organised he had all the feeding and shedding records on a sticker on each hatchling faurn, he even had a sperate section for the non feeders and made it clear that they where not for sale as he was hand feeding them, at this point I did not hesitate and purchased Fluffy, in the short time knowing this guy the respect I had built up for his honesty, I am sure there is shops out there that will have records but some times the minority spoile it for the majority. I will shut up now lol |
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paulie78
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
2331 Posts |
Posted - 03/09/2011 : 21:58:07
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Glad your story had a happy ending :-) proper husbandry is so important its the first thing i noticed in the place i bought eddie from was that each snake had its own record attached to its rub and they have a strict policy of making sure each hatchling has had a number of feeds sheds and poops before being sold
unfortunately some places are not so ethical really glad to hear you got a happy healthy snake now :-) |
6.8.0 Corn Snakes http://buzzsprehistoricpets.yolasite.com/
1.1.0 Royal
0.2.0 Chinchillas
1.1.0 Cats
1.1.0 Birds
0.0.2 Fishtanks
0.0.1 Cali Kingsnake
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Mamma
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
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Regalmatt
Egg
United Kingdom
87 Posts |
Posted - 04/09/2011 : 09:35:44
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| Cheers guys,thought it was worth a mention, the shop I got my corn from also had records stuck to every individual rub, and trust me there must have been 150+ rubs. I'll definately be returning there for my 2nd corn...! |
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Sta~ple
qeeun speler
United Kingdom
6129 Posts |
Posted - 04/09/2011 : 09:44:57
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| None of my petshops keep the records for ome reason apart from hets... :/ congrats though :3 |
   
A very special super, duper thanks for K :3 |
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thistle
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
1757 Posts |
Posted - 04/09/2011 : 23:49:57
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| Sorry you had such a bad experience with your first snake, but glad you got it sorted out and you have a healthy snake now. |
2.0.0 Dogs (westie Angus, shih tzu Archie)
0.5.0 African Pygmy Hedgehogs (Harriet, Amelia, Matilda, Jemima, Maisie) RIP Hector
0.4.0 Guinea Pigs (Isobel, Effy, Mrs Mack & Sheila)
1.0.0 Lutino C0ckatiel (Sammy)
3.0.0 Corn Snakes - CB10 Amel (Barnaby), CB11 Anery Lavender (Bailey), CB10 Caramel Motley (Bradley)
0.1.0 CB11 Western Hognose Snake (Maggie) |
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