Author |
Topic |
darrkang3l
Hatchling
United Kingdom
403 Posts |
Posted - 16/02/2012 : 21:34:15
|
Hi all my name is Darrkang3l or Darrk for short :) i have wanted a snake for ages but only just settled down in a permanent living place.
i followed the guide from here to set up my faun and purchased myself a lovely Anery corn. I don't know the sex lets just say he for now, i called him shayde. he had only just eaten the day before i bought him and i bought him yesterday. he has been very shy and just kept himself in one of his hides and come out this morning for a little exploration and drink then back in all day. I am very eager to handle him but i know i have to wait! any suggestions on when to first handle him? Thanks and a big HELLO to everyone!
|
0.0.1 Corn Snakes (myst) 0.1.0 Leopard gecko (Meg) 0.1.0 Girlfriend. (Mel) 0.1.0 Staffy (molly) 1.1.0 Royal pythons Wish list - Chinese water dragon, Tegu! Rainbow boa!
R.I.P Shayde |
|
dansharpy
Snake Mite
33 Posts |
Posted - 16/02/2012 : 21:36:49
|
A fellow newbie!! Welcome!
Im very jelous that you already have your snake though, ive also wanted one for ages and going shopping next weekend!
Get some pics up! |
|
|
|
darrkang3l
Hatchling
United Kingdom
403 Posts |
Posted - 16/02/2012 : 21:39:52
|
quote: Originally posted by dansharpy
A fellow newbie!! Welcome!
Im very jelous that you already have your snake though, ive also wanted one for ages and going shopping next weekend!
Get some pics up!
Hi :) woop bet you have fun shopping! ile get some pics up as soon as he comes out and is less shy! |
0.0.1 Corn Snakes (myst) 0.1.0 Leopard gecko (Meg) 0.1.0 Girlfriend. (Mel) 0.1.0 Staffy (molly) 1.1.0 Royal pythons Wish list - Chinese water dragon, Tegu! Rainbow boa!
R.I.P Shayde |
|
|
Donnie
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
3215 Posts |
Posted - 16/02/2012 : 21:48:03
|
Hi and welcome. 7 days is the suggested settling in time but I did not read this advice until after I had fed my new snake 2 days after getting her. I then left her for nearly 4 days after feeding, just going in to change water and remove poop. She was fine being handled but in hindsight I would leave my next one for a week before handling. |
1.1 Corns (Anery Stripe, Amel) 1.0 Rootbeer 0.2 Jungle Carpet Python 1.0 Zebra Jungle Carpet Python 1.0 50% Diamond Zebra Carpet Python |
|
|
darrkang3l
Hatchling
United Kingdom
403 Posts |
Posted - 16/02/2012 : 21:49:56
|
quote: Originally posted by Donnie
Hi and welcome. 7 days is the suggested settling in time but I did not read this advice until after I had fed my new snake 2 days after getting her. I then left her for nearly 4 days after feeding, just going in to change water and remove poop. She was fine being handled but in hindsight I would leave my next one for a week before handling.
okay! :) no worries. well its due a feed next Tuesday. recommendations? do i feed in faun or in separate place? |
0.0.1 Corn Snakes (myst) 0.1.0 Leopard gecko (Meg) 0.1.0 Girlfriend. (Mel) 0.1.0 Staffy (molly) 1.1.0 Royal pythons Wish list - Chinese water dragon, Tegu! Rainbow boa!
R.I.P Shayde |
|
|
Donnie
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
3215 Posts |
Posted - 16/02/2012 : 21:53:14
|
I feed mine in a separate tub as I was told that by doing this your snake will not expect feeding every time you put your hand in, but I know somebody who feeds his in their viv so not 100% sure which is best but i am sure the more experienced keepers will have good advice. |
1.1 Corns (Anery Stripe, Amel) 1.0 Rootbeer 0.2 Jungle Carpet Python 1.0 Zebra Jungle Carpet Python 1.0 50% Diamond Zebra Carpet Python |
|
|
gmac
The Scottish Admin
United Kingdom
5319 Posts |
Posted - 16/02/2012 : 21:56:14
|
hi and welcome |
|
|
|
darrkang3l
Hatchling
United Kingdom
403 Posts |
Posted - 16/02/2012 : 22:40:00
|
quote: Originally posted by gmac
hi and welcome
Hi! thanks admin! |
0.0.1 Corn Snakes (myst) 0.1.0 Leopard gecko (Meg) 0.1.0 Girlfriend. (Mel) 0.1.0 Staffy (molly) 1.1.0 Royal pythons Wish list - Chinese water dragon, Tegu! Rainbow boa!
R.I.P Shayde |
|
|
scottishbluebird
it is all my fault
United Kingdom
8403 Posts |
Posted - 16/02/2012 : 23:59:18
|
Hi and welcome 7 days to settle in, and a pic is a must, love anerys! |
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 |
|
|
darrkang3l
Hatchling
United Kingdom
403 Posts |
Posted - 17/02/2012 : 00:18:14
|
quote: Originally posted by scottishbluebird
Hi and welcome 7 days to settle in, and a pic is a must, love anerys!
okay i will not remove him until its time to feed then :) ileput a pic up as soon as hes out his hide :) thanks for the welcome! |
0.0.1 Corn Snakes (myst) 0.1.0 Leopard gecko (Meg) 0.1.0 Girlfriend. (Mel) 0.1.0 Staffy (molly) 1.1.0 Royal pythons Wish list - Chinese water dragon, Tegu! Rainbow boa!
R.I.P Shayde |
|
|
smart bunny
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
5091 Posts |
Posted - 17/02/2012 : 08:47:28
|
Hi and welcome General advice is to feed outside the faun in a rub so as to be sure the snake cannot ingest any substrate which may stick to the mouse etc. Not everyone does though, but it you do feed in the faun best to put some kitchen roll down etc for the same reason. |
|
|
|
darrkang3l
Hatchling
United Kingdom
403 Posts |
Posted - 17/02/2012 : 09:49:07
|
quote: Originally posted by smart bunny
Hi and welcome General advice is to feed outside the faun in a rub so as to be sure the snake cannot ingest any substrate which may stick to the mouse etc. Not everyone does though, but it you do feed in the faun best to put some kitchen roll down etc for the same reason.
thanks for the advice! im just abit worried about moving it after its eaten :/ |
0.0.1 Corn Snakes (myst) 0.1.0 Leopard gecko (Meg) 0.1.0 Girlfriend. (Mel) 0.1.0 Staffy (molly) 1.1.0 Royal pythons Wish list - Chinese water dragon, Tegu! Rainbow boa!
R.I.P Shayde |
|
|
Blackcat
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
1235 Posts |
Posted - 17/02/2012 : 09:59:19
|
Hello and welcome, I love anery's so can't wait for the photos. As for moving after he has eaten, I just put the small tub I fed in back in the main viv/RUB and allow snakey to leave as and when they want. |
0.0.2 Corn snakes - Morse & Zeus 1.1.0 Brazillian Rainbow Boa's - Indigo & Ruby 0.0.2 Columbian Rainbow Boa's - Orinoco & Tobago 1.0.0 House snake - Hoggle 0.1.0 Crested Gecko - Ludo 2.0.0 cats (RIP Zebee), 0.1.0 Dog, 2.0.0 Horses |
|
|
lupi lou
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
3670 Posts |
Posted - 17/02/2012 : 10:00:03
|
hi and welcome, i feed 8 in his rub, saying that he is on cage carpet so no risk of him injesting that, and i feed off tweezers so my scent isn't on the food item. think its down to personal preferance |
1.0.1 Corns 0.1.0 Dog: springer 1.0.0 Horse 0.4.0 Gerbils 2.2.0 Leopard gecko 0.2.0 Cave gecko |
|
|
nusnakemum
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
1612 Posts |
Posted - 17/02/2012 : 10:44:47
|
helloooo |
0.0.1 corn Ernest 0.1.0 leopard gecko Mrs T 1.0.0 anery Black Eyed Bill RIP Bill x 2.0.0 kids |
|
|
smart bunny
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
5091 Posts |
Posted - 17/02/2012 : 13:28:06
|
I was worried about that too, especially as we have a small faun so putting the feeding tub inside is not possible! I just wait until the food is settled in her tum and she's stopped squeezing it down and starts to explore the tub again, then very gently support her with both hands - 1 under the bulge - and move into the faun and then leave her. I was really nervous the first time but she's always been fine |
|
|
|
darrkang3l
Hatchling
United Kingdom
403 Posts |
Posted - 17/02/2012 : 13:34:18
|
quote: Originally posted by smart bunny
I was worried about that too, especially as we have a small faun so putting the feeding tub inside is not possible! I just wait until the food is settled in her tum and she's stopped squeezing it down and starts to explore the tub again, then very gently support her with both hands - 1 under the bulge - and move into the faun and then leave her. I was really nervous the first time but she's always been fine
thanks! yeah im pretty nervous about feeding him! although im exited for him to get used to me! |
0.0.1 Corn Snakes (myst) 0.1.0 Leopard gecko (Meg) 0.1.0 Girlfriend. (Mel) 0.1.0 Staffy (molly) 1.1.0 Royal pythons Wish list - Chinese water dragon, Tegu! Rainbow boa!
R.I.P Shayde |
|
|
Mamma
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
4494 Posts |
|
darrkang3l
Hatchling
United Kingdom
403 Posts |
Posted - 17/02/2012 : 15:01:35
|
quote: Originally posted by Mamma
Hi there
HI! :) |
0.0.1 Corn Snakes (myst) 0.1.0 Leopard gecko (Meg) 0.1.0 Girlfriend. (Mel) 0.1.0 Staffy (molly) 1.1.0 Royal pythons Wish list - Chinese water dragon, Tegu! Rainbow boa!
R.I.P Shayde |
|
|
Okeetee Mick
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
2308 Posts |
Posted - 17/02/2012 : 16:22:02
|
Welcome to the forum |
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)
|
|
|
darrkang3l
Hatchling
United Kingdom
403 Posts |
Posted - 17/02/2012 : 17:11:58
|
quote: Originally posted by Okeetee Mick
Welcome to the forum
Thanks! :) |
0.0.1 Corn Snakes (myst) 0.1.0 Leopard gecko (Meg) 0.1.0 Girlfriend. (Mel) 0.1.0 Staffy (molly) 1.1.0 Royal pythons Wish list - Chinese water dragon, Tegu! Rainbow boa!
R.I.P Shayde |
|
|
Topic |
|