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SalisburySnakeman
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
2 Posts |
 Posted - 19/12/2011 : 21:04:37
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Hello.
I'm new to all of this. My local reptile stockist had a special deal and I was hooked. I bought a hatchling corn which I am told is 3 months old. I took him and his kit home and transfered him to the the plastic faunvarium (think its called that) and he was fine when I transfered him.
The next day I gave him 5 minute handling as he was very active and curious - again fine - I was told to handle him as much as possible byt the reptile place.
Then the day after that he kept on hiding under his wooden log everytime I went to get anywhere near him - and so I left him alone.
Yesterday he coiled and struck out at me, I was only changing his water . Today I fed him as he was due to be fed but he struck at anything and anyone who goes near him - he ate the pinky without any problems.
So where am I going wrong - he reminds me more of a rattle snake then anything else. |
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Simmy_82
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
1272 Posts |
Posted - 19/12/2011 : 21:59:22
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Generally when you get a new corn you shouldn't handle or feed them for 7 days. This gives them time to settle into their new surroundings (sights, smells etc). In those 7 days only go into its faunarium to change water and clean any poo they've left you.
Once the 7 day period is over feed the snake. Them don't handle for at least 48hrs (use thus rule after every feeding). Once that 48hrs is up with it being a young corn handle for around 5-10mibs daily so the snake gets used to you.
Since you've already handled and fed I suggest you start your 7 days from today to allow him to settle in. You'll notice in 7days he'll be much calmer. Dont worry about missing a feed, they can go months without eating. |
 
0.1.0 - Cat - Tallulah
0.0.1 - Carolina Corn Snake - Lilith |
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Okeetee Mick
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
2308 Posts |
Posted - 19/12/2011 : 22:06:29
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| Have you read any care sheets? |
0.1.0 Okeetee (Sookie) 0.1.0 Powder (Luna) 0.1.0 Bloodred (Arlene) 0.1.0 Caramel Stripe (Tara)
0.1.0 Ghost (Crystal) 0.1.0 Caramel (Jessica) 0.1.0 Lavender Stripe (Portia) 1.0.0 Platinum (Godric)
0.1.0 Thayers King (Lettie Mae) 0.1.0 Albino Blairs King (Lorena) 0.1.0 Russian Ratsnakes (Pam)
0.1.0 Korean Ratsnake (Katerina) 1.0.0 Russian Ratsnake (Lafayette)
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scottishbluebird
it is all my fault
United Kingdom
8403 Posts |
Posted - 19/12/2011 : 22:48:21
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| Hi and welcome, just as Simmy and Mick have said |
     
0.1.0 Corn - Kellogs
1.0.0 Hognose - Storm
0.1.0 Staffy - Lyla
1.0.0 Spaffy(staffy x springer)-Spyro
1.0.0 Ferret - Peanut R.I.P
0.1.0 Crestie - Fudge. Wish List - Pygmy hedgehog. Tropiocolotes |
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Emmy1
Yearling
707 Posts |
Posted - 19/12/2011 : 23:47:24
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| Welcome abroad. You've certainly come to the right place for guidence. Everybody has to learn somewhere, so don't hold back on any further questions you may have. I agree with all of the above. There is a very good care sheet on the homepage of this website. |
0.1.0 Anery Corn Snake
1.0.0 Normal Western Hognosed Snake
1.0.0 Albino California Kingsnake
1.1.0 Bearded Dragons (Wildtype, Hypo)
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thistle
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
1757 Posts |
Posted - 20/12/2011 : 00:48:16
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| Welcome to the forum. |
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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nusnakemum
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
1612 Posts |
Posted - 20/12/2011 : 08:08:27
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| welcome - the guys on here are very knowledgeable and helpful, if there is one thing i,ve learnt its patience with snakes give them time ! |
0.0.1 corn Ernest
0.1.0 leopard gecko Mrs T
1.0.0 anery Black Eyed Bill RIP Bill x
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Mamma
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
4494 Posts |
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Kath
Yearling
United Kingdom
697 Posts |
Posted - 20/12/2011 : 11:56:52
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Hi & welcome. Hope all goes ok with your snakey.  |
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SalisburySnakeman
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
2 Posts |
Posted - 20/12/2011 : 16:44:14
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| Thankyou to everyone for your welcome and replies. I have only just found this site so didn't look for the care sheet until after I had bought the snake. I wasn't given a care sheet at the shop and only did as I was advised by the person who sold him to me. I was sold a small heat mat with the starter kit and no thermostat - I was told I wouldn't need one till much later. |
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tordyjo
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
2036 Posts |
Posted - 20/12/2011 : 17:42:30
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hi there
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 Lilly Crystal Harry
1.2.0 corns, 1.1.0 cats tropical guppies who continually breed
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scottishbluebird
it is all my fault
United Kingdom
8403 Posts |
Posted - 20/12/2011 : 18:24:02
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| There is a search button at the top for questions, or ask us, we are always happy to help! After i first read the care sheet, i had a good read through old threads, got answers to things i hadnt even thought of !! |
0.1.0 Corn - Kellogs
1.0.0 Hognose - Storm
0.1.0 Staffy - Lyla
1.0.0 Spaffy(staffy x springer)-Spyro
1.0.0 Ferret - Peanut R.I.P
0.1.0 Crestie - Fudge. Wish List - Pygmy hedgehog. Tropiocolotes |
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Mort13
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
5599 Posts |
Posted - 21/12/2011 : 12:34:29
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Hi and welcome.
Yep,you've been misled by the shop I'm afraid (as many are unfortunately). You need a heatmat,thermostat to control temps and a digital thermometer to record the temps right from the start.
I'd recommend leaving him alone with no handling now for a week to settle in. |
      
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
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Hello and I've done everything wrong i think
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