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Leedxmg
Snake Mite
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 Posted - 23/03/2012 : 16:42:04
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| Hi, I've recently bought my first snake, a Carolina corn yearling. For the first few days of keeping all seemed well with him.. Very active, inquisitive and loved being handled. However, after feeding him his first pinkie he has been acting very strangely.. Now he seems to spend almost all of his time behind his water bowl on the colder side of his tank in a defensive sort of position. Also, when I now go to pick him up he gets very flighty and wants to run away or get back into his tank when I do take him out! I fed him on Monday and it is now Friday so it can't be because of bad digestion! Any advice would be greatly appreiciated! |
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Corns7
Hatchling
United Kingdom
257 Posts |
Posted - 23/03/2012 : 17:28:30
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Did you handle him the first few days you had him? If so you should leave them for a week to settle in. What's the tempriture on the hot side? If its too hot it can lead to uncomftableness and burns for you snake. Not sure why he I so defensive but they can change moods from day to day.
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0.1 Carolina corn-Willameana
1.0 springer spaniel- Seb
1.0 shih tzu- Charlie
0.1 black cat- Luna
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Leedxmg
Snake Mite
33 Posts |
Posted - 23/03/2012 : 17:32:45
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| Yeah the second day I had him, I think that's probably it.. I'll leave him for a while and keep an eye on him :) thanks for the welcome :) |
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Corns7
Hatchling
United Kingdom
257 Posts |
Posted - 23/03/2012 : 17:36:35
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| That must be the reason then. No problem, if you ever have a quiry or problem then ask here, there is plenty of professional advice on hand! |
0.1 Carolina corn-Willameana
1.0 springer spaniel- Seb
1.0 shih tzu- Charlie
0.1 black cat- Luna
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smart bunny
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
5091 Posts |
Posted - 24/03/2012 : 11:48:19
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| Also it is essential you don't handle or disturb at all for a while after feeding (normally advised 2 days) as this can cause them to regurge. Have a read of the sticky posts at the top of the forums, especially the setup and the 'I've got my 1st corn' ones to make sure you are clued up on everything. |
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Leedxmg
Snake Mite
33 Posts |
Posted - 24/03/2012 : 12:01:31
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| I have thanks for the help! :) |
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smart bunny
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
5091 Posts |
Posted - 24/03/2012 : 12:09:28
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| Oh - and welcome to the forum! :) |
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claire_daz
Hatchling
United Kingdom
412 Posts |
Posted - 27/03/2012 : 23:33:29
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mikeyd_26
Yearling
United Kingdom
716 Posts |
Posted - 28/03/2012 : 00:36:06
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hello and welcome to the forum, dnt worry too much your new snake is probably getting used to its new surroundings
and will likely be more active in time :)
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0.1.0 amel - TaLuLa
0.1.0 anery motley het amel, hypo - Bo
1.0.0 vanishing stripe unknown - Marley
1.0.0 hogg island boa - Iggy
0.1.0 hogg island boa - Luna
0.1.0 royal python - Buttons!
1.0.0 royal python 66% het albino - Steve
0.1.0 leopard gecko - Sheila
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kev 5
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
3065 Posts |
Posted - 28/03/2012 : 19:50:47
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Leedxmg
Snake Mite
33 Posts |
Posted - 28/03/2012 : 21:46:35
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| Do corn snakes tend to dig alot aswell? He seems to like to dig? |
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Donnie
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
3215 Posts |
Posted - 28/03/2012 : 22:41:11
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Originally posted by Leedxmg
Do corn snakes tend to dig alot aswell? He seems to like to dig?
Yes, both of mine love to burrow in the aspen. |
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 |
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nickyff
Yearling
507 Posts |
Posted - 29/03/2012 : 12:46:23
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one of my bigger ones tried to burrow into a plantpot last week, while out for playtime. the compost made her sneeze. but then she isnt the brightest spark....... |
and you thought there was no such thing as a stupid question....
1.2.0 corns: captain haddock, sharon the tiddler and Darling Debbie. plus 0.2.0 cali kings: spot and Numpty... not forgetting the delightful Miss Lovely-Gonzalez-La-Poop apricot pueblan milk snake, and we all miss the Lodger who thought he was a cobra....
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Leedxmg
Snake Mite
33 Posts |
Posted - 29/03/2012 : 16:23:18
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| Haha good I though it might have been because he was nervous or scared :) |
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Recluse snake!
