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MandyH
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
8 Posts |
 Posted - 21/04/2012 : 15:47:11
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Hi All,
I got my son a 6 month old Carolina last week from a reputable pet shop, which however did not give a lot of information on purchase. We handled him the day we got him, & fed him the next day, and only handled him again 2 days later. Only saw on the forums later that we should have left him for at least a week.
He has in the last few days got really agitated when we try & pick him up, thrashing and striking, and not wanting to be handled at all. He is due to be fed again tomorrow.
A few questions if I may, would he behave like that if he is hungry? I am also not sure whether to persevere with trying to handle him, or to leave him for a while to settle down again. I have checked him for signs of shedding, and he doesn't seem to be.
Would appreciate any help, information. Also, are there members in the Milton Keynes area that are contactable for information? Would really like to speak to an experienced owner. Many thanks. |
Mandy
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tordyjo
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
2036 Posts |
Posted - 21/04/2012 : 15:55:47
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Hi there and welcome
What is your set up like, did they give you all the info regarding this, like needing a thermostat to control temperatures digital thermometer to measure the temps, how big is your snake and what size house is he in etc that would really help us.
Would probably be worth leaving him now for the 7 days to settle without handling or feeding, he will be fine, how often are you feeding? You could also try the sock trick, carry a clean sock around for a day then put in the viv with the snake and will get him used to your sent, they also pick up on nerves, you need to go in really confident and pick him up without hessitation otherwise they will feel threatened.
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1.2.0 corns, 1.1.0 cats tropical guppies who continually breed
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gmac
The Scottish Admin
United Kingdom
5319 Posts |
Posted - 21/04/2012 : 16:09:40
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| hi and welcome along, is likely just getting used to new surroundings and smells. It will calm down again given time. |
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Donnie
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
3215 Posts |
Posted - 21/04/2012 : 16:15:03
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| Hello and welcome. |
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Lozzy
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
1556 Posts |
Posted - 21/04/2012 : 16:28:36
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| Hi and Welcome :) |
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343guiltyspark
Hatchling
United Kingdom
451 Posts |
Posted - 21/04/2012 : 16:45:46
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| When I got Voldemort (my snake) I had to wait 7 days before holding him. Your snake is probably a bit nervous. |
         
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MandyH
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
8 Posts |
Posted - 21/04/2012 : 17:58:08
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| Hi, thanks for the feedback. I checked again & he's actually 7 months old. He's in a shoebox size plastic viv, he's probably about 40cm long, and he's eating one pink every Sunday, although tomorrow will be the second time he's fed. We have two thermometers in the viv, but no thermostat as two pet shops told me for the set up I have, I don't need one. The heat mat is underneath a ceramic tile to diffuse the heat. The temperatures seem to be within the ranges stated in the booklets, etc. I have got one of my sons socks to put in with him, which he's had against his skin. The viv has a water bowl and hide, and aspen on the bottom. |
Mandy
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Mamma
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
4494 Posts |
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Georgina
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
2382 Posts |
Posted - 21/04/2012 : 21:39:34
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| hi x |
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Okeetee Mick
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
2308 Posts |
Posted - 22/04/2012 : 09:51:42
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| Welcome to the forum, get a thermostat ASAP, they are a necessity whatever setup you have. I always leave mine alone for a week, feed and leave alone for another week to completly settle in. |
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ScalySituation
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
5292 Posts |
Posted - 22/04/2012 : 09:54:39
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| Schmello :D |
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Sleep well Sonny, Mummy loves you xx
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kev 5
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
3065 Posts |
Posted - 22/04/2012 : 10:01:34
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Blackcat
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
1235 Posts |
Posted - 22/04/2012 : 11:31:09
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| Hi and welcome to the forum |
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Kez
Hatchling
United Kingdom
378 Posts |
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nusnakemum
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
1612 Posts |
Posted - 23/04/2012 : 21:09:50
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| hellooo dont worry too much, the peeps on here are brilliant help - patience is the key with the snakies !!! |
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MandyH
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
8 Posts |
Posted - 24/04/2012 : 17:30:07
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Hi All, thanks so much for all the positive feedback!
I have decided no to handle him until after his next feed. Which brings me to a question. He digested his last feed really quickly, so want to try giving two pinks on Sunday. Do I need to give them one after the other, or wait for the first one to be digested a bit first? |
Mandy
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Donnie
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
3215 Posts |
Posted - 24/04/2012 : 18:21:40
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| Wait until the first one is about half way down and snakey is moving around again and then feed the second pinkie. |
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MandyH
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
8 Posts |
Posted - 03/06/2012 : 22:28:26
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| Hi, just wanted to update on Scooby, after all the great feedback to my questions. He's a bit older than I thought ,9 months, he has shed twice with us, eats very well , unlike my striped African house snake who has no idea of what to do with the pink! He calmed down, got really nippy again, and is now an absolute pleasure to handle! My 12 year old son takes credit, his snake, and he as done a wonderful job of handling him :) He now wants another one! |
Mandy
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kev 5
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
3065 Posts |
Posted - 03/06/2012 : 22:31:47
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| glad to hear everythings worked out |
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