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Adreena00
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
4 Posts |
Posted - 03/05/2012 : 20:20:21
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Hi there,
Picked up my first Corn yesterday after reading alot of helpful advice on here previously, thanks!
I've kept Geckos for a few years now, but absolutely fell in love with this little guy/gal when I saw him/her. Home now and settling in really nicely, and I couldn't be more chuffed.
He/she was advertised as a Ghost Corn, but would really appreciate it if someone could maybe advise me on the specifics? I've been doing alot of reading on the various morphs and breeding this week, totally fascinating, but I'd be lying if I said I understood even half of it completely.
My best guess as a total beginner would be Ghost Motley/Stripe? But I don't really understand 'hets' etc.
Anyway, Hello to you all, and really looking forward to watching/learning more about this little critter as he/she grows up! :)
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ScalySituation
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
5292 Posts |
Posted - 03/05/2012 : 20:21:26
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Schmello and welcome :)
I see no pic btw just a box with a cross in it |
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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Adreena00
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
4 Posts |
Posted - 03/05/2012 : 20:21:56
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Hmm... Appears my image insertion skills may have failed me. URL : http://flic.kr/p/bDZYkQ
Thanks! Chris :) |
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tordyjo
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
2036 Posts |
Posted - 03/05/2012 : 20:24:07
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Hi there, unfortunately I can't see your picture, did you use photobucket or similar to post it |
LillyCrystalHarry 1.2.0 corns, 1.1.0 cats tropical guppies who continually breed
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tordyjo
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
2036 Posts |
Posted - 03/05/2012 : 20:25:41
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some one more clued up on morphs i'm sure will i'd, but he's a beauty almost thought i saw some lavender in there |
LillyCrystalHarry 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 - 03/05/2012 : 20:26:14
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hes lovely :) |
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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Donnie
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
3215 Posts |
Posted - 03/05/2012 : 20:32:25
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Hello and welcome
A lovely looking 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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Lozzy
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
1556 Posts |
Posted - 03/05/2012 : 20:33:19
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Hi and welcome!
Your snake is gorgeous! :) |
0.1 CB10 Snow Cornsnake - Galaxy ~(Currently MIA) 1.0 CB11 Ultramel Anery Consnake -Orion 0.1 CB11 Lavender Cornsnake - Star 0.1 Leopard Gecko-Simo 1.1 Jack Russell-T.J and Harley (Minature) 1.1 Cats-Rascal and Dizzee 1.0 TB Horse-Mickey |
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gmac
The Scottish Admin
United Kingdom
5319 Posts |
Posted - 03/05/2012 : 20:47:28
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hi and welcome along |
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kev 5
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
3065 Posts |
Posted - 03/05/2012 : 20:53:03
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hello,lovely looking snake |
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lupi lou
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
3670 Posts |
Posted - 03/05/2012 : 20:53:15
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hi and welcome, that is a very pretty snake |
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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Figs
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
3319 Posts |
Posted - 03/05/2012 : 21:05:07
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Hello and welcome! Gorgeous snakey I'd call him a ghost motley |
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Georgina
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
2382 Posts |
Posted - 03/05/2012 : 21:06:36
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hi there 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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smart bunny
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
5091 Posts |
Posted - 03/05/2012 : 21:40:06
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Hi and welcome :) Certainly looks like a motley - I assume he has a totally white belly with no chequers on it? Also would go for ghost but am by no means an expert. Lovely little snake whatever it is lol! |
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Adreena00
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
4 Posts |
Posted - 03/05/2012 : 22:15:58
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Thanks guys! :)
I think Flickr was having a bit of a hissy fit (no pun intended), but the photo seems to be there now. It was actually taken by my girlfriend while I was handling him in the shop before bringing him home to get settled, and I will admit I think it's put a slight 'funky' blue filter over the top. He has got a very, very small blueish hue, but is mostly light brown/white... and yes, completely white belly with no chequers. Glad I wasn't totally off-base calling him a motley.
At the moment I have him in a shoe box sized RUB, sat inside his main viv till he gets big enough. I have a thermostat and have been monitoring the hot and cool temps closely (both of which seem fine), but it does seem to be suffering quite a bit with condensation. It's by no means dripping off the lid or anything, but it does seem to get quite steamed up round the top and was wondering if this was common? I've made sure the box has good ventilation, and it doesn't seem to be affecting him much, but thought I'd ask just in case.
Thanks again, great to meet you all :) |
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scottishbluebird
it is all my fault
United Kingdom
8403 Posts |
Posted - 03/05/2012 : 23:11:37
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Hi and welcome Gorgeous! Pics of geckos please |
0.1.0 Corn - Kellogs 1.0.0 Hognose - Storm 0.1.0 Staffy - Lyla 1.0.0 Spaffy(staffy x springer)-Spyro 1.0.0 Ferret - Peanut R.I.P 0.1.0 Crestie - Fudge. Wish List - Pygmy hedgehog. Tropiocolotes |
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Mamma
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
4494 Posts |
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smart bunny
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
5091 Posts |
Posted - 04/05/2012 : 08:04:26
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It is important it's not too humid for corns as they can get respiratory infections if so. What substrate are you using? Bark can be very humid if not dried out in the oven first. |
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Adreena00
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
4 Posts |
Posted - 04/05/2012 : 13:33:12
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Thanks for the reply! :)
I'm using Aspen bedding (this site really was my go to resource to get everything prepared before I got him home, and it is what he was on in the shop). I *think* I've found the culprit though... I am using a ceramic plant pot from homebase which I have partially broken and sanded smooth, as a hide. I find them to be cheap, good looking hides that are easy to replace as they grow in size. However, I think this one might have been slightly damp from being kept outside in the rain. I'm going to bake it in the oven for a little bit tonight and let it cool before putting it back in, hopefully that should fix the problem.
Thanks Smart Bunny, I'll be sure to keep a closer eye on the humidity from now on! :) |
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mkmattyk
banned
United Kingdom
837 Posts |
Posted - 04/05/2012 : 13:52:53
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hello and welcome to the forum |
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Starmist
Hatchling
United Kingdom
248 Posts |
Posted - 04/05/2012 : 15:05:21
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Hi there! What a beautiful snake you have! He looks a little bit like my Jake, I guess that is the Motley side of him! Can't wait to see some pics of your geckos! I've always wanted one!! |
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