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charlie19
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 16/04/2012 : 20:28:23
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Hi to everyone i got my first corn snake on saturday morning all settled in viv handled on friday and saturday at the store and his temprement was brilliant got him home and he has turned in to pyshcio rattle snake striking at glass when we check on him. Is this nomal untill he settles in ?
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smart bunny
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
5091 Posts |
Posted - 16/04/2012 : 20:33:33
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Hi, you need to leave him alone completely undisturbed for a week to settle in to his new surroundings. Just change water daily and it may help to carry a sock around in your pocket for a day then pop it into his tank to help him get used to your scent.
Then, just get him out and handle for 5-10 mins each night until he gets more used to you. Rattling is normal defensive behaviour, he will get used to you. They alsao tend to head butt rather than actually bite, but even if they bite, I@ve been told a hatchy bite (is he a hatchy?) can barely be felt although luckily I've not been tagged myself yet lol! When the time comes to hold him, just make sure you get him gently but firmly - you'll probably find he's fine once you get him outside the faun/viv :) |
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kev 5
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
3065 Posts |
Posted - 16/04/2012 : 20:40:15
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| hello and welcome to the forum (dont worry hatchling bites dont hurt) |
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Donnie
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
3215 Posts |
Posted - 16/04/2012 : 20:40:40
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| Hello and welcome. One of mine is feisty but has never struck at the glass. It is probably just being naturally defensive. Try not to keep on looking in on him to keep its stress levels down and just go in to change water and spot clean if needed. Leave for a week just doing this so he can settle. Lots of people suggest carrying a sock around with them for a day or two to get your sent and then leave it in the faun with them so he will get used to you when you have to put your hand in. |
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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charlie19
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
3 Posts |
Posted - 16/04/2012 : 20:40:47
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| thanks for the reassurance really worried he wasnt happy hes about 36" long 18 months old beautilful snake thought i might be doing something wrong |
Edited by - charlie19 on 16/04/2012 20:44:22 |
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Georgina
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
2382 Posts |
Posted - 16/04/2012 : 20:44:09
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hi there
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1.0 western hognose (hero)
1.0 phantom reverse pin dal brindle crested gecko (goyle)
0.2 red dal red harly (sprite) 99% full pin Harley crested gecko (TuLong)
0.0.3 miomantis paykullii
0.0.3 Bombina orientalis (oriental fire bellied toad)
0.3 fancy mice (snap, crackle and pop)
1.0 yorkshire terrier (jasper)
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nusnakemum
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
1612 Posts |
Posted - 16/04/2012 : 21:07:15
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| hiya - i have learnt patience and calm with these snakeys works wonders |
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 |
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gmac
The Scottish Admin
United Kingdom
5319 Posts |
Posted - 16/04/2012 : 21:34:34
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tordyjo
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
2036 Posts |
Posted - 16/04/2012 : 21:57:05
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| hi there |
 Lilly Crystal Harry
1.2.0 corns, 1.1.0 cats tropical guppies who continually breed
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ScalySituation
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
5292 Posts |
Posted - 16/04/2012 : 21:59:47
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| schmello :D |
1.0.0 Butter motley corn (Sheldon)
0.1.0 Caramel Corn (Maggie)
0.1.0 Caramel motley corn (Echo)
1.0.0 Cat (Angus)
1 mealworm colony
RIP Skye x
Sleep well Sonny, Mummy loves you xx
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Okeetee Mick
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
2308 Posts |
Posted - 16/04/2012 : 22:09:23
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| 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)
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Mamma
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
4494 Posts |
Posted - 17/04/2012 : 09:15:44
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Hi there  If you find that the snake is still uncertain after the week of settling in, you can try the scent trick. It has worked in the past for myself and other members on the forum. Carry a sock on you for 24 hours and then pop it in the housing. This should hopefully allow him/her to become used to your scent and mabye feel a bit more at ease. But again, echoing what everyone else has said, it takes time and patience. |
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cobweb251
Hatchling
United Kingdom
435 Posts |
Posted - 17/04/2012 : 09:17:43
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charlie19
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
3 Posts |
Posted - 17/04/2012 : 17:11:28
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thanks for all the help and reassurance really happy with "Paul" my son choose the name from his favourite alien movie looking forward to lots more snakies
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Blackcat
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
1235 Posts |
Posted - 17/04/2012 : 19:55:47
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| Hi and welcome |
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 |
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