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gazza89
Snake Mite
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 Posted - 08/03/2012 : 13:56:21
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Hi, i am looking at changing my corn snake tank around a bit and i am thinking of placing a few bits of lava rock in there for him to climb on and into. Has anyone done this before or has anyone got a reason why it would be a bad idea.
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Auld Baldy
Ikea's Pimp
United Kingdom
1619 Posts |
Posted - 08/03/2012 : 14:21:20
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Depends on how porous it is and whether snake might get jammed inside it. If it resembles the hide in this topic then don't use it. 
http://www.thecornsnake.co.uk/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=12352 |
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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gazza89
Snake Mite
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mkmattyk
banned
United Kingdom
837 Posts |
Posted - 08/03/2012 : 16:16:35
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| i have a few lava rocks myself, but thought it was too rough.... for a hatchie anyways |
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Auld Baldy
Ikea's Pimp
United Kingdom
1619 Posts |
Posted - 08/03/2012 : 16:53:20
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Hmmm! I would be a bit reluctant about putting something like that in the viv as there looks to be quite sharp edges on it. It would be OK if the snake just crawled over or basked on it but it could cause a bit of damage if he used it as a scratching post for starting off a shed. A 4 foot Corn can exert a fair bit of push with its snout. Just watch one shoving against the glass door edges.
I'd go with a nice branchy bit of wood instead. |
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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paulie78
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
2331 Posts |
Posted - 08/03/2012 : 19:27:07
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| Having kept lava rock in some of my fishsetups i certainly wouldnt use it for my snakes its abrasive and brittle and the dust could cause problems i wouldnt use it mate as Baldy says find a nice bit of wood instead |
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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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Katie.Dublin
Sub Adult
Ireland
1560 Posts |
Posted - 08/03/2012 : 19:40:44
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quote:
Originally posted by Auld Baldy
Depends on how porous it is and whether snake might get jammed inside it. If it resembles the hide in this topic then don't use it.
http://www.thecornsnake.co.uk/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=12352
Oh christ that was a tense few minutes hahaha. Lucky I've always got my trusty tools at hand |
     
0.1 normal (Miami) - Hugo
0.1 hypo Motley - Spunky
0.1 MBK - Tequila. RIP
Horses, bearded dragons, a red tailed boa constrictor, a tortoise, a cat and a dog |
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Auld Baldy
Ikea's Pimp
United Kingdom
1619 Posts |
Posted - 08/03/2012 : 19:45:22
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When in a jam, send for Katie the Extractor.  |
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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Katie.Dublin
Sub Adult
Ireland
1560 Posts |
Posted - 08/03/2012 : 19:56:39
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and fixer of all problems!
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0.1 normal (Miami) - Hugo
0.1 hypo Motley - Spunky
0.1 MBK - Tequila. RIP
Horses, bearded dragons, a red tailed boa constrictor, a tortoise, a cat and a dog |
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paulie78
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
2331 Posts |
Posted - 08/03/2012 : 23:17:16
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| ok having read the thread in that post i can safely say id have been freaking out lol |
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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