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Snickkerz
Snake Mite
10 Posts |
 Posted - 20/05/2012 : 11:09:46
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Heey there ! Im new to the forum and to snakes so i have a few questions as i just got my new adult corn snake yesterday. I haven't handled her or anything because I want her to get used to her new environment but I'm a little worried , she hasn't come out of her hidy hole for 24 hours. would it freak her out if i lifted up the hidy hole to check on her ? how should i get her used to me ? I don't want to scare her or scar her for the rest of her life. shes a year and a half.
any suggestions would be great ! I have done my research but i just wanted to be double sure about things , so i joined a forum to ask questions.
also i need help with names lol, she looks like the snake in the picture of this website 
have a great day ! 
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Georgina
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
2382 Posts |
Posted - 20/05/2012 : 11:29:50
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| Its perfectly normal, mine don't come out until the evening and the lights are off :) you can carry a sock or hankie in your pocket for the day and then pop it in with her and she will get used to your scent. Just change her water every other day and have a quick peek if you feel the need and the handle after a week and feed 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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Okeetee Mick
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
2308 Posts |
Posted - 20/05/2012 : 12:21:42
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| As Georgina says perfectly normal, just be patient. |
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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Figs
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
3319 Posts |
Posted - 20/05/2012 : 13:28:18
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kev 5
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
3065 Posts |
Posted - 20/05/2012 : 15:39:42
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Donnie
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
3215 Posts |
Posted - 20/05/2012 : 15:42:52
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| Hello and welcome |
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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Snickkerz
Snake Mite
10 Posts |
Posted - 20/05/2012 : 16:50:34
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| Thanks guys ! I put in a clean sock after carrying it around for a bit lol and stuck it right beside the entrance of the hidy place (: |
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lupi lou
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
3670 Posts |
Posted - 20/05/2012 : 17:46:13
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| hi and welcome |
 
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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Starmist
Hatchling
United Kingdom
248 Posts |
Posted - 20/05/2012 : 19:09:05
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| Hi and welcome! Can't wait to see some pictures of your new snakie! As for names there are millions and millions I can suggest! Is there any films you really like you can name it after a character or perhaps a name meaning snake in different languages? |
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Dalymad2
Hatchling
United Kingdom
301 Posts |
Posted - 20/05/2012 : 21:23:25
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Hi, mine are more active in the evening , just moved from 2ft to 4 ft viv so getting used to new enviroment, they work themselves out.
Let the kids name ours such imagination Corny and Homer lol.
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1.0.0 CORN- FRED ( CAROLINA)
1.0.0 CORN- BARNEY (CAROLINA)
0.1.0 CORN- SNOWDROP (SNOW)
1.0.0 DALMATIAN- SOLO
0.1.0 DALMATIAN- METOO
0.1.0 COLLIE CROSS- LILY
0.1.0 CAT-SOOKIE
0.1.0 AFRICAN GREY PARROT- SPIRIT |
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tordyjo
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
2036 Posts |
Posted - 20/05/2012 : 22:14:23
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| hi there, there is a thread for names, if you did a search i'm sure you'll find it to give some ideas |
 Lilly Crystal Harry
1.2.0 corns, 1.1.0 cats tropical guppies who continually breed
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Snickkerz
Snake Mite
10 Posts |
Posted - 20/05/2012 : 22:16:09
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shes rattles her tail everytime i put my hand in the viv and she tried jumping at me, how am i gonna get her used to me ? ): && thanks ! ill look that up (:
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Georgina
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
2382 Posts |
Posted - 20/05/2012 : 22:19:42
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| its hard to understand, but it wont hurt if she does bite you. firstly use steady sure movements and scoop her up. she will be like a baby when you get her out :) |
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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coxymk2
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
1245 Posts |
Posted - 21/05/2012 : 06:16:43
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| Hello and welcome it just takes time,confidence and a lot of patience. |
0.0.1 ANERY (Liquorice)
0.0.1 CAROLINA (Bangle)
0.0.1 AMEL (Boozer)
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Sharks35
Egg
United Kingdom
65 Posts |
Posted - 21/05/2012 : 08:53:25
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| When i first got willow i was really quite nervous about getting her out as she seemed quite skittish but after a few weeks i thought sod it went straight in with no hesitation and picked her up, think it caught her by suprise.Seems to have worked well as now im fine getting her out as is she. Theres so much good information on this site and i found just a few mins reading and searching really help. |
alex
St.Ives, Cornwall
0.1.0 Corn Snake - Willow
1.0.0 Cat - Denzil
0.1.0 Wife - Wifey
0.1.0 Daughter - Trouble |
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Mamma
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
4494 Posts |
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Snickkerz
Snake Mite
10 Posts |
Posted - 21/05/2012 : 14:37:57
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| alright thanks so much you guys ! i already am in love with her and i don't wanna give up ! (: you guys are being very helpful (: |
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viraleye
Yearling
United Kingdom
695 Posts |
Posted - 25/05/2012 : 09:58:05
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When i bought my Hatching he was rattling like mad at me so i started to put my hand in his RUB and kept my hand still letting him come to me rather than the other way around. It soon worked andhe knows now that my hand is no threat ti him.
Patience is a virtue!! |
1.0.0 Cyrus - Amel het Anery ph Hypo - CURRENTLY AWOL
0.1.0 Diamond - Avalanche ph Charcoal, Hypo
1.0.0 Garland - Bloodred het Hypo
1.0.0 Pinball - Carolina
0.1.0 Casey - Hypo Lavender Stripe het Amel
0.0.1 - No Name Yet - Crested Gecko |
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marlin
Egg
53 Posts |
Posted - 28/05/2012 : 21:46:04
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| Everything is assumed to be dangerous when you are a teeny cornsnake. Once you have handled her a few times she will settle down and realise you aren't a threat. If you get tagged - wear your badge with pride! |
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Blackcat
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
1235 Posts |
Posted - 29/05/2012 : 16:04:37
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Hello and welcome, as others have said: time and patience should result in a settled snake  |
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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Heey there ! *need some help !
