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Matt Waters
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
49 Posts |
 Posted - 19/06/2012 : 18:28:47
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Hi folks
My first post and I just bought my first exotic this Sunday
First off I'd just like to say this seems a very nice community with a lot of knowledge bouncing around
I have a question
As above, I bought my beautiful lavender corn this Sunday morning
She is approx 30-40cm 4-6 months
Obviously I am a beginner when it comes to reading the body language
And I know the recommendation is to leave them completely alone for a week or so to settle in
She has been in her hide pretty much constantly since getting her home other than occasionally popping her head out
However last night she came out and had a really good roam around her tank, I let the cat get close as she was really intrigued but she's way too timid to do anything
I think the snake was happy too they were practically kissing through the glass, very comical
And today just about an hour ago I took the lid off to change water and do a spot check so I lifted her hide and just couldn't resist picking her up
She was nervous at first, as was I a little lol
But she seemed happy and curiouser
I only handled her for maybe 2-3 mins max, and when I lowers her back to the tank I introduced her to the water bowl which she drank from while on my hand and she definatly wasn't in a rush to get off
I'm just checking, do u guys think iv read the signs well and she was settled in enough to handle or do u think I may have rushed her a little
I'm sure this is a common newbie move but I couldn't resist
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Donnie
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
3215 Posts |
Posted - 19/06/2012 : 18:37:32
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Hi Matt,
Congratulations on your new snakey. Pictures are obligatory on here so once he is settled we will expect some  It is very hard to not handle for a week and with my first I did not know that and fed her 2 days after getting her but then I found this site and then left her for a week to ensure she was settled. Personally I would leave him for the week, feed him and then leave him for 48 hours before handling. There are lots of people who don't last the full week and handle without any problems but I just prefer to leave them be. Don't be afraid of asking questions, lots of helpful people on here |
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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Matt Waters
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
49 Posts |
Posted - 19/06/2012 : 18:44:38
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Cheers donnie for the quick reply
I thought as much...
I really hope I haven't unsettled her and I'm glad there's more than just me that's impatient
I don't think I have done harm especially as she really wasn't in any rush to get off my hand and was happy drinking whilst I was holding her
Or at least that's what I'm telling myself
I will really try to last now tho lol
I have some pics I took from thought the glass, I'm using the forum via iPhone tho so dnt know if I can upload them?? |
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Donnie
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
3215 Posts |
Posted - 19/06/2012 : 18:52:24
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| Download the photobucket app and use that to post the pictures. There is a sticky in the photo section about how to post them using photobucket. |
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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viraleye
Yearling
United Kingdom
695 Posts |
Posted - 19/06/2012 : 18:53:25
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Sounds like you have certainly done your homework
Welcome to the site! |
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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coxymk2
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
1245 Posts |
Posted - 19/06/2012 : 19:01:46
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| Hello and welcome its hard to be patient for the 7 day wait but you will find patience is something you have to have with your snakes. Notice the plural it doesnt stop with one lol |
0.0.1 ANERY (Liquorice)
0.0.1 CAROLINA (Bangle)
0.0.1 AMEL (Boozer)
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Matt Waters
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
49 Posts |
Posted - 19/06/2012 : 19:03:35
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Cheers donnie il download the app now
And thanks viraleye I feel welcome already ;-) iv done nothing but read about them, alot from this site il add.. iv reaserched all I can but temptation got the better of me lol
I'm building a viv already, nearly done too so il have pics up soon if I can figure out how
Thanks again guys |
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Matt Waters
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
49 Posts |
Posted - 19/06/2012 : 19:05:01
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I'm already eying up another coxy
Possibly a blood red :-) |
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coxymk2
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
1245 Posts |
Posted - 19/06/2012 : 19:10:39
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| My OH padlocks my wallet when i go near any petshop lol |
0.0.1 ANERY (Liquorice)
0.0.1 CAROLINA (Bangle)
0.0.1 AMEL (Boozer)
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Matt Waters
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
49 Posts |
Posted - 19/06/2012 : 19:13:57
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The best iv managed until I can handle her freely :-)
Hope the upload works |
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viraleye
Yearling
United Kingdom
695 Posts |
Posted - 19/06/2012 : 19:25:27
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| Wow that's a little stunner!! |
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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Donnie
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
3215 Posts |
Posted - 19/06/2012 : 19:30:02
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| Looks great :) |
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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Matt Waters
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
49 Posts |
Posted - 19/06/2012 : 19:32:51
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:-D
Thanks
I went to th shop thinking I'd get an anery b or a ghost possibly but fell in love with the most expensive one Didn't I lol
The shop had two lavenders but she (unnamed) stood out by a clear mile IMO
Very happy indeed :-) |
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Callazagy
Yearling
United Kingdom
506 Posts |
Posted - 19/06/2012 : 19:39:16
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| Very nice buy, shes georgeous, the lavender morphs are my favourites. |
* 2.1 Corn Snakes (Arthas - Normal, Tilion - Anery Lav, Yavanna - Stripe) * 1.1 Cape House Snake (Jenson & Ginetta) * 1.0 Carpet Python (Irian Jaya Jag - Grantly) *
* 1.0 Amazon Tree Boa (Omen) * 1.1.2 Crested Geckos (Brindle, Harley, Noumea & Farino) * 0.0.2 Gargoyle Geckos (Pazuzu & Vesper) *
* 0.0.1 Mexican Red Leg Tarantula (Aragog) * 1.1 Leopard Geckos (Kara & Darwin) * 1.0 Dog (Labrador - Barney) * 1.0 Cat (Casper) *
* 1.0 Western Hognose (Hamilton) * 1.0 Apricot Pueblan Milk Snake (Tweek) * 0.0.2 Common Musk Turtles (Erin & Ira) *
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scottishbluebird
it is all my fault
United Kingdom
8403 Posts |
Posted - 19/06/2012 : 20:45:43
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| Really pretty congrats |
     
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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lupi lou
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
3670 Posts |
Posted - 19/06/2012 : 20:46:16
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| very nice corn, i must admit my first corn i did handle before the 7 days was up but my second one was left 9 days as i left him for 7 then fed him. patience is definalty something you develop with corns lol |
 
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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voodoo
Hatchling
162 Posts |
Posted - 19/06/2012 : 22:15:34
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| very pretty snake! |
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kev 5
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
3065 Posts |
Posted - 19/06/2012 : 22:19:59
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| very nice looking snake |
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Matt Waters
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
49 Posts |
Posted - 19/06/2012 : 23:10:31
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Thanks all for ur nice comments :-)
She's been out of her hide again this evening active & roaming & seems happy in there so I feel better about things
I just have to name her now
I wanted to give her a comedy name at first lol like rumple snakeskin
Il wait till I can handle her properly and see what springs to mind ;-) |
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nusnakemum
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
1612 Posts |
Posted - 20/06/2012 : 08:30:19
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| aaaawwwww she is gorgeous and welcome to the wonderful world of snakeys ! |
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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NaomiR
Hatchling
United Kingdom
176 Posts |
Posted - 20/06/2012 : 09:50:27
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lovely snakey, where did you get her? I'm getting my first corn on Thursday and I'm really excited, I've got a choice between some orange ones and brown ones (I don't know their proper names, I'm sorry) I did like the orangey ones at first but am now leaning towards the brown ones anery I think? because they have really striking markings.
will be hard to leave him/her alone for 7 days!! |
0.1 Motley (Henrietta) 0.1 Amel (Fiver) 0.1 Anery Stripe (Bronte)
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