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basilsmum
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
10 Posts |
 Posted - 26/04/2012 : 13:26:50
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Hi everyone. Joined as i have acquired a 3 year old albino corn snake from my boss's son who didn't want him anymore. I always wanted a pet snake and am over the moon I have got him. He didn't have a name so I called him Basil after the snake in Clockwork Orange film. He bit me a couple of times when i first got him but now we are the best of friends. He loves coiling himself round my head and snuggling into my ear lol.
I'll put some pics on soon when i can download them but just thought I'd share this with you all cos no-one (but my mum) appreciates just how lovely he is. The usual reaction is ' urgh' and looks of disgust. Some family members have gone so far as telling me they won't come and visit me whilst the snake is in my house! quite sad really.
Anyway. hope to hear from like minded people who are happy to swap stories
All the best snake lovers
Georgina xx |
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Katie.Dublin
Sub Adult
Ireland
1560 Posts |
Posted - 26/04/2012 : 13:40:19
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| Hello and welcome:) |
     
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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Georgina
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
2382 Posts |
Posted - 26/04/2012 : 13:44:43
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| Hiya x |
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)
2.1 cats (echo, shadow and pokey) |
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basilsmum
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
10 Posts |
Posted - 26/04/2012 : 13:52:43
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Hi Guys. What lovely snakes you have. I'm at work at the moment so will put pics on when i get home.
I also have a cat called Smokey and two border collies Jack and Jess. smokey is fascinated with Basil and he is curious about her and I worry sometimes that she could hurt him cos she's always trying to touch him, or he could strike out and bite her. Can anyone else that have snakes and cats in the same house advise if they have experienced the same thing and if so what would be the best way to deal with this situation without causing stress to them both. |
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Georgina
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
2382 Posts |
Posted - 26/04/2012 : 13:54:28
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| Shadow my cat trys to lick lightnight through the glass, only lightning tho. They are not bothered by them otherwise x |
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)
2.1 cats (echo, shadow and pokey) |
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lupi lou
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
3670 Posts |
Posted - 26/04/2012 : 14:28:25
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| hi and welcome! some of my relatives had a simiar view when i first got my snake, most have come round now they have seen how cute he is, theres only my aunty who will not come in the house but she is phobic so i can kinda understand that. look forward to pics. |
 
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 |
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tordyjo
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
2036 Posts |
Posted - 26/04/2012 : 14:28:30
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Hi there
i have 2 cats, mine don't get along with the snakes very well, they constantly watching the tanks and one even once tried to paw at the snakes, now when its snakey time the cats get shut out, i've heard others use a water bottle to squirt the cat with water if it gets too close, i'd be cautious with the cat and snake when out together |
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1.2.0 corns, 1.1.0 cats tropical guppies who continually breed
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smart bunny
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
5091 Posts |
Posted - 26/04/2012 : 14:30:33
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| I think the general rule is to keep cats and snakes separate as it's too risky. Not totally sure though as I have a dog who pays no interest whatsoever! Welcome to the forum, and look forward to pics :D MOST people I know think I'm weird having snakes :( A couple of people have been really interested though and held them etc :) |
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Mamma
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
4494 Posts |
Posted - 26/04/2012 : 14:41:10
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Hi and welcome. I have 2 cats. One of which I keep well away from the snakes as she is the devil. She is not allowed in the same room as them when they are out. The other cat actually likes the snakes and doesnt even bother with them. Hes allowed int he same room as them when out as he just isnt interested in them. Obviously we still keep a good eye on him when we have snake handling time and he is still in the room.
And yes. I use a water bottle to skoosh the cats if they need it. Doesnt do them any harm and they are quick to learn to steer clear or they get a skoosh  |
Please feel free to add my photography page on facebook .... or check me out on deviantart  :
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ScalySituation
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
5292 Posts |
Posted - 26/04/2012 : 14:58:06
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| schmello :) |
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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kev 5
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
3065 Posts |
Posted - 26/04/2012 : 15:07:08
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basilsmum
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
10 Posts |
Posted - 26/04/2012 : 17:12:48
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here's the pics of my little man i promised..hope this works
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basilsmum
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
10 Posts |
Posted - 26/04/2012 : 17:14:10
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| dunno know much about the different types but i was told by his previous owner he was an 'albino' is that right? |
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Donnie
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
3215 Posts |
Posted - 26/04/2012 : 19:41:06
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| Hello and welcome, lovely snake |
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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gmac
The Scottish Admin
United Kingdom
5319 Posts |
Posted - 26/04/2012 : 19:45:43
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hi and welcome,
and Basilsmum already knows its a cali king ;) |
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Okeetee Mick
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
2308 Posts |
Posted - 26/04/2012 : 20:28:04
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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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a2c7
Hatchling
United Kingdom
320 Posts |
Posted - 26/04/2012 : 20:39:25
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| What a lovely looking snake! Welcome to the forums, hope you find lots of information here. |
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smart bunny
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
5091 Posts |
Posted - 26/04/2012 : 21:33:27
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| Wow what a stunner! I thought it looked more like a king than a corn gmac lol! |
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sue2012
Hatchling
United Kingdom
391 Posts |
Posted - 26/04/2012 : 21:36:47
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| def not an albino lol he looks like a very nice snow motley to me and very cute as well ............ my mouther inlaw is just the same wont come to the house unles she is sure the snakes are going to be put up in my bedroom well out of the way lol i do try and teach her about them nut she wont have any of it lol ............... cats def not good with snakes my sisters cat got hold of her baby corn a week or so ago did quite a bit of scale damage the poor thing was in a mess but getting better now .....welcome to the forum hope u get all the answers u need from everyone on here they are fantastic xxx |
1.0 Caroliner - Ozzy
1.0 caramel
Bloodred - Damon
0.1 sulfor - Stella
0.1 moonstone - letti
1.0 lavender - tazz
0.1 amber opal - salt
0.2 cats buffy & narla |
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343guiltyspark
Hatchling
United Kingdom
451 Posts |
Posted - 27/04/2012 : 18:07:31
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| Hi, welcome. Nice snake!!! |
         
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Blackcat
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
1235 Posts |
Posted - 07/05/2012 : 11:33:32
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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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