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Freddiesmum
Sub Adult
1083 Posts |
 Posted - 20/07/2012 : 15:04:13
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How hard is it to keep more than 1 corn snake? I see that many of you have quite a few!
Does it take up quite alot more time/money or not?
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1.1.0 Corn Snakes, Oscar the Golddust Motley, Emmy the Ultramel Anery
2.0.0 Cats, Yoda and Ed
1.0.0 Leopard Gecko, Masuka
1.0.0 Western Hognose Snake - Hugo |
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kev 5
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
3065 Posts |
Posted - 20/07/2012 : 15:15:42
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| depends how many you get. your need to buy a new set up for each one but saying that it is hard just to stick at one snake |
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paulie78
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
2331 Posts |
Posted - 20/07/2012 : 15:46:14
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| very easy but can be expensive food wise unless you buy in bulk it really depends where you buy your food from and how much they charge |
6.8.0 Corn Snakes http://buzzsprehistoricpets.yolasite.com/
1.1.0 Royal
0.2.0 Chinchillas
1.1.0 Cats
1.1.0 Birds
0.0.2 Fishtanks
0.0.1 Cali Kingsnake
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Moppet
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
3315 Posts |
Posted - 20/07/2012 : 16:51:52
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Originally posted by kev 5
...it is hard just to stick at one snake
Too right! I started with one (a yearling), and I'm already looking at getting at least one more (hatchling) this year, though I may end up with three more at this rate...
I'm looking forward to having more because I can't/don't handle Apollo two or three days a week (he seems determined to sit in his cool hide whilst digesting so that I can't hold him for longer!), nor when he is in blue because I don't think it is fair on him. I'm getting snakey withdrawel symptoms just from waiting two days after a feed!
Plus they aren't that time consuming to look after, or Apollo isn't anyway. Sometimes I wish they were more hard work because then I would be able to spend more time doing snakey things.
So far Apollo has not been expensive to look after, his check up visit to the exotics vet cost more than feeding, substrate and cleaning spray put together and even that wasn't too bad (plus I don't expect it again too soon because he was given a clean bill of health). I think the real expense will be when he needs a bigger home (or when I do to house all the snakes I will be getting!!!) or if he were to get ill in the future. |
2.4.0 Corn snakes
1.0.0 horse
0.1.0 Golden retriever
1.4.0 Guinea pigs |
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343guiltyspark
Hatchling
United Kingdom
451 Posts |
Posted - 20/07/2012 : 17:17:02
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Thorne Walker
Yearling
Canada
642 Posts |
Posted - 20/07/2012 : 17:38:16
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As mentioned the time investment per snake is not that high... aside from play time which has it's own limits (shedding, digesting, bruminating etc).
Housing is a one time cost and feeding and heating are ongoing costs.
Housing can be done inexpensively with a rack but they really aren't that great for display purposes, tanks and vivs are kinda pricey but if your handy the DIY option can reduce the cash costs in favour of more time costs (all teh more so if you have good gleening/salvaging skill).
Breeding your own mice can reduce feeding costs but you have to be prepared to do your own killing or bulk order from a supplier. Hatchies eat cheaper food more often..
Personally I'm really wanting to add another Corn (So many pretty colours!) and like the idea of having a few different species(having a 60 cm Hoggie with more bluster then my potentially 180cm Russian Rat is very amusing)
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1.0.0 CB'11 Volcano Corn 'Kitty'
0.0.1 CB'11 Russian Rat Snake 'Monster'
2.0.0 CB'04 Roof Rabbits 'Baka Neko-San' and 'Usagi Neko-San'
My Setup :http://www.thecornsnake.co.uk/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=27228
The Kids: http://www.thecornsnake.co.uk/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=26248 |
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SexyBear77
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
3796 Posts |
Posted - 20/07/2012 : 17:43:09
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It's not too bad- saying that, I did clean out all 23 adults and the 20+ babies today, as well as fed most of them, and that took a long time.
Obviously if you spread the chores over a number of days it's much much easier, but I'm off sick today and thought I'd do something productive.
Food is expensive but I only buy bulk every 3 months or so, and my online supplier is very cheap so much more reasonable than some shops.
I don't keep records for anything other than hatchlings, I don't weigh anything unless I'm checking females for breeding, and I don't weigh food items either- too much work!!! |
9.11 Cornsnakes
1.1 Hogg island boas
1.0 Dwarf Burmese python
Location: Watford
Website- http://rassnakes.yolasite.com/ |
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lupi lou
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
3670 Posts |
Posted - 20/07/2012 : 18:29:07
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| i only have two at the moment, but i would say they are alot easier cost and time wise than the dogs, even the hamster takes up more time than my two boys!! |
 
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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a2c7
Hatchling
United Kingdom
320 Posts |
Posted - 20/07/2012 : 18:32:04
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We've got four snakes in total and find them much cheaper than any other pet to keep. Four is our limit due to space and work commitments. Once they're all grown up that'll be four VX48's at least..and if Aysha's dwarf gene doesn't show through then a 6x2ft viv.
We live in rented accommodation and we're lucky to have as much space as we do, but it does mean we'll always need the extra space when we're moving house/buying our first.
Also three of ours are in sync with feeding, so they get fed on the same evening (different days to be more realistic to wild) this means it's easy to remember when to feed them. It does mean that we end up buying all our rats and mice at the same time when we run out, so it's a bit more noticeable. Once they're all fully grown we'll be able to order in bulk online though and save on costs.
Our electricity useage has gone up. It's not *so* much more, but we do notice it because we're on a pay-as-you-go meter.
We do get through a fair amount of aspen every month when we clean their vivs out fully. We don't like to store massive amounts of it in our flat because it's just not that pretty.
All in all I would say 4 snakes, living as a couple, is manageable if you're both earning. I get ours out every evening when they've not been fed, Aysha the boa likes to sit in my hair and watch whatever I'm doing, Tek the corn wriggles around for 5 mins til he gets too much to handle, Ara is slower and wriggles around for a while til the impatience sets in and Ginn the king comes out for as long as she isn't moody! |
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NexivRed
Yearling
United Kingdom
551 Posts |
Posted - 20/07/2012 : 18:40:55
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You've been bitten by the bug, haven't you :D So have I, I'm looking to get my second hatchling. I've got a heat mat big enough to share between two RUBs at the moment, so don't have to fork out for another set up straight away.
Coming from someone who has 4 cats, snake food is cheap as chips! I've spent up to £60 a month on pet food before and it's a nightmare. Snakes are definitely one of the more money friendly pets.
Are you going to breed in the future? It's something I want to do when mine are big enough, so if you do it might be worth getting one that would compliment your current snake. What's his name by the name? |
R.I.P. 0.1: CB10 Ophion - pewter masque het amel
1.0: CB10 lavender stripe het ??? - Alabaster (Bats) Codify
0.1: CB12 hypo plasma het amel - Nebula
0.2: CB13 diffused 66% pos het cinder - Demeter (Mimi) & Bombulurina (Reenie)
1.0: CB13 hypo cinder ?% pos het amel stripe - Huckleberry
0.1: CB13 anery aztec het amel - Tetris
1.0: CB13 gold dust motley stripe - Helios |
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Callazagy
Yearling
United Kingdom
506 Posts |
Posted - 20/07/2012 : 19:38:06
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This time last year I had 1 corn & 3 cresties, I now have 9 snakes and 7 geckos. It does take up quite a bit of time especially when cleans are due, but I do tend to take my time.
Food bills for snakes don't bother me to much, the geckos are probably worse.
Money spent over the past year is into the thousands but that includes animals, viv builds, equipment, decoration and food, plus I like my vivs to be attractive so thier is perhaps a bit of unnecessary expense.
Ive reached the point now where I can't get much more due to space/money/time, so from now on im budgeting a few hundred a year... hopefully, don't think my parents will be to imprest when I eventually run out of money and they have to help me out, but they don't do anyhting to discourage me... so not my fault lol.
Its hard work, especially when problems arise, but I don't regret geting so many, free time doesn't really exist for me due to volunteering and college, and when my sister goes to uni ill have a lot more to do... but I will cope. At the end of the day I love this hobby and I love my animals, so im happy to spend time and money on them.
If you are only thinking of 2 or 3 corns then its dead easy, its doubtfull it will stop thier though lol. |
* 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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EmSquem
Yearling
United Kingdom
525 Posts |
Posted - 20/07/2012 : 21:14:08
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| It's easy to keep more, just incredibly hard to stop getting more . . . I bought a yearling in July and by December I had 5 snakies. So go careful and don't tempt yourself like the rest of us do :P |
 
1.2.0 corns (Star, Eddie and Scarlet)
1.0.0 Sinaloan milk snake (Harry)
1.1.0 Black Labrador (Berry and Buddy) |
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Okeetee Mick
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
2308 Posts |
Posted - 20/07/2012 : 22:19:17
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| Depends how you look at it, all ours cost far less per year than a dog for instance and as its also our joint hobby the extra cost is well worth it, plus no walkies last thing at night. |
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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nickyff
Yearling
507 Posts |
Posted - 21/07/2012 : 00:15:34
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I started with one that was bought for my son last september, we now have 5 snakes... (and 3 accidental eggs about to hatch any day, 2 of which already have homes arranged)
They really are very addictive- I can *just* about resist when tempted by pics of gorgeous hatchlings, because three of mine are already adults, and all in 3 foot vivariums, that dominate one side of the living room, and I know that when the two little snakes need to move into bigger accommodation, after that I won't have room for any more.
I think there is a potential danger in falling to temptation when you've caught the 'bug', and getting a series of lovely baby snakes, because a collection of lots of little RUBs or faunariums don't seem to cost so much, or take up too much room. You have to remember though that your beautiful brightly coloured worm is going turn into a huge strapping great cable that needs a floor space with length + width greater than the total length of the snake, and height at least one third the snake's length, and Best Practise says one housing unit per individual snake. Also, those pinkies that cost a few pence will before long be big mice that are somewhere round a quid per meal.
I just read through that, it sounds like I'm trying to put you off!!! nothing could be further from the truth- I think snakes are fantastically fascinating pets to keep, corns in particular- they have such lovely natures.
I guess i'm just warning against over-indulging on impulse; snakes are great, but unlike a hamster that will naturally only live a year or two, a rash snake-purchase on a whim in a petshop will still be around in ten years time, probably more-
planning + thought are essential; research is key. (which is what yr original post is about, so kudos for asking the question |
and you thought there was no such thing as a stupid question....
1.2.0 corns: captain haddock, sharon the tiddler and Darling Debbie. plus 0.2.0 cali kings: spot and Numpty... not forgetting the delightful Miss Lovely-Gonzalez-La-Poop apricot pueblan milk snake, and we all miss the Lodger who thought he was a cobra....
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Freddiesmum
Sub Adult
1083 Posts |
Posted - 22/07/2012 : 13:54:27
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My computer just lost the massive post i wrote out........so here's a short version!
Basically, i've always have 2 animals at a time at least....seems a shame to only have 1 snake haha! Also, i'm very selfish and would arrange feeding so that i always had a snake to play with
The other half wouldn't let me get another one this weekend, says i should wait a month and see how i feel then, which i suppose is sensible......however i am 100% sure i'll end up with another lol! i know i have the time and money to be able to care for two, so i say why not
If i had it my way, i'd have cats, dogs, rats, snakes.....the list goes on. unfortunately, i don't have the time or money! One day.......haha.
I haven't thought about breeding yet, since i'm so new to snakes, but in a few years i may consider it, depending on what situation i'm in!
He's called Freddie NexivRed |
1.1.0 Corn Snakes, Oscar the Golddust Motley, Emmy the Ultramel Anery
2.0.0 Cats, Yoda and Ed
1.0.0 Leopard Gecko, Masuka
1.0.0 Western Hognose Snake - Hugo |
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Freddiesmum
Sub Adult
1083 Posts |
Posted - 22/07/2012 : 13:55:28
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| And thanks for all the replies! |
1.1.0 Corn Snakes, Oscar the Golddust Motley, Emmy the Ultramel Anery
2.0.0 Cats, Yoda and Ed
1.0.0 Leopard Gecko, Masuka
1.0.0 Western Hognose Snake - Hugo |
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viraleye
Yearling
United Kingdom
695 Posts |
Posted - 22/07/2012 : 15:05:20
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I now have two diddy hatchlings and a almost one year old.
Snakes are the easiest pet i have ever had! |
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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Red123
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
2030 Posts |
Posted - 22/07/2012 : 17:16:10
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| Time wise and ease its not really much different to keeping one. Money wise , well you have the extra feeding costs but can save alot if bulk buying, I buy twice a year. The most expense is when new vivs are needed. In the lsat 6 months I have spent £480 on three viv stacks. It just hapopened that 5 of my snakes all needed to move into larger vivs so the stacks came all in the space of 6 months. Thats it now though, they have their adult vivs so I won't have that expense again, well, not until I buy more snakes lol. |
Corn Snake
, 1.0.0 Amel (Stan),
Royal Pythons
1.0.0 Normal (Nigel)
1.0.0 Albino (Tony)
Boa Constrictor Imperator
0.1.0 (Agatha)Western Hognose
0.1.0 Normal (Stevie)
0.0.1 Schneider Skink (George)
1.0.0 Extreme Blonde Harlequin Crested Gecko (Bert)
4 GALS.
Tarantulas
Red Rump (B. Vagans) Jo.
Chaco Golden Knee (G. pulchripes) Charlie, Greenbottle Blue (C. cyaneopubescens) Gus, Honduran Curly Hair ( B. albopilosum) Titch, Mexican Fire Leg (B. boehmei), Salmon Pink Bird Eater(L. parahybana), Fort Hall Baboon (P. Lugardi) Blanche, Stout Leg Baboon (E. Pachypus) Graham, Chilean Rose (G. Rosea) Glen.
Border collie x (BoB), 2 Cats (Lucky & Dip), 17 Goldfish, and The Dubia Family |
Edited by - Red123 on 22/07/2012 17:26:11 |
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Dancross0
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
1315 Posts |
Posted - 22/07/2012 : 17:32:51
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I've got 5 snakes at the moment, and 2 more to pick up at Kempton.
The 5 I have now are all in vivs; 4 yearlings upstairs in my box room, and 1 downstirs in my living room. The 2 hatchlings are going into fauns on top of one of the vivs upstairs.
And I can get 4 more 3ft vivs in the box room (2x4 3ft stacks), and 2 more 4ft vivs downstairs (if I get that many!).
Or another 8 vivs if I move my PC and desk out of the box room...
Or another 5 vivs downstairs if I move the dining room table...
And maybe many more if I rearrange my bedroom... |
Aguna CB11 Anery - Typhon CB12 Amber - Plissken CB08 Carolina - Iara CB11 Caramel
Indra CB12 Lavender (?) - Evren CB12 Carolina (?) - Ophis CB11 Hypo Lavender - Sirae CB11 Ghost Motley
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Dancross0
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
1315 Posts |
Posted - 22/07/2012 : 17:37:57
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Oh, cleaning and feeding take about an hour one evening a week, when I handle all of them, full clean outs take about 3 hours during the weekend.
Food costs are about £10 a month, but I don't buy bulk, mainly due to freezer space, and I like popping to all the reptile shops in the south Essex area...
The main costs are vivs, the electronic bits and decor, but I can usually set up a new viv for £120 per 3ft viv (less if I can share a stat!). |
Aguna CB11 Anery - Typhon CB12 Amber - Plissken CB08 Carolina - Iara CB11 Caramel
Indra CB12 Lavender (?) - Evren CB12 Carolina (?) - Ophis CB11 Hypo Lavender - Sirae CB11 Ghost Motley
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Edited by - Dancross0 on 22/07/2012 17:41:09 |
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qeeun speler
United Kingdom
6129 Posts |
Posted - 23/07/2012 : 19:48:53
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Order mice online
Auboise bedding
Sorted.
I have 5 snakes in vivs, takes me like 2 hours to do a full clean of them every month. |
   
A very special super, duper thanks for K :3 |
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