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RyanM
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
5 Posts |
 Posted - 30/08/2012 : 22:25:51
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Hi all. I've been lurking away in the background of this site for a while now and I thought it was high time i say "Hi!" This site is truly awesome and has cleared up more than a few queries I have had. Anyway a wee bit about me, I haven't purchased my first corn YET but plan to very soon  I already have 2 Border Collies, 2 Dumbo Rats and a Leopard Gecko.
I have been doing my research into owning one of these fabulous creatures and I am fairly confident once I buy my first one I'll know what to do...hopefully. A few wee questions I have now though:
1) Does anyone know of a good seller/breeder around the Glasgow area? There is a wee pet store in the Forge that carries a number of Corns but I don't know if the guy is reputable? Also Pets at Home sell Corns now too, has anyone purchased one from there?
2) Ordering snakes online? Major no-no or ok? I was just perusing the ones on exotic-pets.co.uk and they seem fairly reasonable.
3) How young should I be aiming to buy? Is a slightly older snake better/easier to handle etc?
Thank you in advance for your advice. As soon as I get my new addition I'll be posting pics for you guys to see.
Cheers
Ry |
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Figs
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
3319 Posts |
Posted - 30/08/2012 : 22:29:18
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Hello and welcome!
I've never bought from exotic-pets before, but most of their stuff seems to be either out of stock or wild caught...
I've bought from 888reptiles and bluelizardreptiles before though - if they deliver up there, they might be worth a look 
Age is really up to you - tiddlers are wiggly, but you get to see them grow, which is great fun. If you arent feeling super confident, then theres nothing wrong with getting a more grown on snake - bigger and easier to handle... usually |
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Okeetee Mick
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
2308 Posts |
Posted - 30/08/2012 : 22:48:42
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| Welcome to the forum, I believe GMac is in your area, sure he will be able to offer you all the advice you require. |
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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RyanM
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
5 Posts |
Posted - 30/08/2012 : 22:56:16
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Hey Figs Thanks for the welcome :) I'm having a wee swatch on those websites now and they're pretty good.
Thanks for the advice.
I think I'd rather get a young snake and watch it grow over the years. I'm sure I'll manage the wigglyness until it gets bigger. I'm just trying to decide on which morph I like best but to be honest I'm not totally fussed with on what it looks like, just as long as I have one of my very own :) Is there any major differences in the temperament between males and females and the different morphs? Or are they all much the same but with their own personalities?
Thanks again.
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RyanM
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
5 Posts |
Posted - 30/08/2012 : 23:02:16
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Thanks Oketee Mick :)
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paulie78
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
2331 Posts |
Posted - 30/08/2012 : 23:36:11
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| Hi and welcome Ryan Gmac is in the Glasgow area as mick already pointed out lol ive got a couple of Gmacs hatchlings and i have to say they are lil crackers love em! |
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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Lozzy
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
1556 Posts |
Posted - 30/08/2012 : 23:54:30
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Hi and welcome
First off different morphs have no affect on temperament and from my personal experiences (as i am still learning alot myself) gender hasn't really affected personality or temperament , its more a case of 'taming' them with regular handling and him/her getting used to handling and your scent |
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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RyanM
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
5 Posts |
Posted - 31/08/2012 : 00:00:18
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Cheers Guyz
I'll hopefully get a wee gab with Gmac soon then and he can maybe point me in the right direction. Thanks Lozzy that's what I thought but wasn't 100% sure. I'll be sure to have my lil gal or gurl out regularly to ensure maximum tamingness lol. |
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Donnie
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
3215 Posts |
Posted - 31/08/2012 : 00:08:15
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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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scottishbluebird
it is all my fault
United Kingdom
8403 Posts |
Posted - 31/08/2012 : 01:28:45
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| Hi and welcome just googled dumbo rats, omg sooooo adorable |
     
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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Auld Baldy
Ikea's Pimp
United Kingdom
1619 Posts |
Posted - 31/08/2012 : 02:01:00
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Weegies are taking over this joint like dam' roaches. 
Aw-Hullawrerrchina!
(Google Translate: Ancient traditional greeting of salutation and welcome.) |
1.0.0: Miami Normal: Taggart
0.0.1: Carolina Normal: Wee Woody
0.0.1: Grey Rat Snake: Mirkey
0.0.1: Amel Corn: Blaze
1.0.0: Carpet Python: Vambo
0.0.1: MBK: Fester
0.0.1: Florida King Snake : Rattler (Rattle & Hum)
0.0.1. California King Snake: El Diablo Diego
0.2.0 Tarantulas : Ermintrude & Euphemia. |
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Jenn
Hatchling
Canada
204 Posts |
Posted - 31/08/2012 : 06:33:24
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Welcome! I too had to google the rats, lol, so cute. Cant own a rat in Canada...or at least the praries, against the law :(
OH probably happy since I would have a slew! Cats,dogs,snakes,and rats! WOOHOOO |
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coxymk2
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
1245 Posts |
Posted - 31/08/2012 : 06:54:15
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0.0.1 ANERY (Liquorice)
0.0.1 CAROLINA (Bangle)
0.0.1 AMEL (Boozer)
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Razee
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
2525 Posts |
Posted - 31/08/2012 : 07:59:32
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| Hello and welcome from another former lurker.. :-) |
0.1.0 late CB10 Carolina corn snake - Bazilishka
1.0.0 CB11 Abbots Okeetee- Little Twiddler
1.0.0 CB11 Hypo corn- Sebastianek
1.0.0. CB14 Butter Motley - Squidwood
0.0.2 CB18 normal/ Okeetee yearlings Bunny and Lalalishka
0.0.1 hognose
0.1.0 stable cat
0.1.0 house cat |
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Ell
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
1640 Posts |
Posted - 31/08/2012 : 09:27:49
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| Welcome to the forum! |
 
1.0.0 Normal corn snake - Dusk
0.1.0 Strawberry Snow Stripe corn snake - Dawn
0.1.0 Harlequin Crested Gecko - Stickles
1.0.0 Sable Syrian Hamster - CoCo
0.1.0 Hognose snake - Truffles |
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RyanM
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
5 Posts |
Posted - 31/08/2012 : 09:32:53
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| Hi everyone and thanks for the warm welcome. My wee rats are so funny, they constantly play which then turns into fighting and they stand on their wee back legs and box each other it's super cute. I'll try get pics/vids of it. Scottishbluebird I watched your video on youtube and I thought it was the funniest thing I'd heard in ages. Where is your accent from? Dundee? Auld Bauldy us Weegies are evrywhere...we're like ants, first you see one then two then the picnic's ruined lmao. |
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Blackcat
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
1235 Posts |
Posted - 31/08/2012 : 10:12:09
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Hello and welcome
I had no experience of snakes before getting my hatchling corn - best choice in my eyes, such fun watching them grow and change colour with each shed. |
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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Dalymad2
Hatchling
United Kingdom
301 Posts |
Posted - 31/08/2012 : 11:07:54
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Hi and welcome.
I started with one hatchling that has now been joined by two more, in eighteen months. Its great watching them grow and shed and change colour.
If you can find a local breeder to purchase from as you will save compared to shop prices, and breeders are keepers to so can offer better advice than some larger pet stores and some less reputable reptile shops.
All the best with your new addition when he / she arrives. |
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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scottishbluebird
it is all my fault
United Kingdom
8403 Posts |
Posted - 31/08/2012 : 15:41:05
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| Yea lol im Dundonian, gets worse after being with family! |
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 |
Edited by - scottishbluebird on 31/08/2012 15:49:35 |
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Moppet
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
3315 Posts |
Posted - 31/08/2012 : 17:15:01
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| Hello and welcome to the forum. Dumbo rats are just adorable, I was quite tempted to get dumbos but fell in love with some black and white hoodeds instead. |
2.4.0 Corn snakes
1.0.0 horse
0.1.0 Golden retriever
1.4.0 Guinea pigs |
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ScalySituation
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
5292 Posts |
Posted - 31/08/2012 : 17:19:24
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| hello n welcome along :) |
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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Hi-De-Ho from Glasgow!
