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FaerieLiquid
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
4 Posts |
 Posted - 17/05/2013 : 10:16:40
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Hello everyone.
After years of baggering the wife she finally agreed to let me keep a snake :) I've kept various insects and lizards in the past so have good knowledge of basic viv requirments, however I've never kept a snake.
My preference is towards a hatchling. Or should I consider an adult snake that is used to being handled and looked after?
I live in Bedfordshire and in my basic research there seems to be a lack of breeders close to me. I've seen Corns for sale, but I'd rather wait and do my research and ask experienced owners (you lot) for their advice and ideas.
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Kellog
the nice one
United Kingdom
7308 Posts |
Posted - 17/05/2013 : 11:20:09
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H Scott, it is really good that you have joined us....and before you get your snake so you can learn as much as possible first  . This is a great forum with lots of experienced owners happy to give their advice and support. You also get lots of fun and friendship  .
I am sure you have already browsed the TCS site and forum, so you've probably already looked at these threads....but better heard twice than not at all. The best place to start is the Care Sheet, which is helpful. Also have a look at Your 1st snake and if you decide on a hatchling then Setting Up A Hatchling Corn Snake - My 101 is definitely required reading and if it is an adult you choose then Setting Up An Adult Corn Snake - My 101 is a good place to start. You'll also find a lot of information on viv set-up, feeding, shedding and handling in General Keeping Information - Stickies
As for whether you should get an adult or a hatchling, it really is down to personal choice. A lot of people start out with hatchlings, probably the majority I guess. It means you get to see them grow, but it does come with the issue of it may be being a problem feeder and handling a hatchling is a TOTALLY different ball game to an adult....you are dealing with a little shoe-lace that is terrified of you to begin with and all it wants to do is escape. But you, and it, can learn together. As far as getting an adult is concerned, you are taking on a snake with a known history, hopefully a good feeder and shedder and is used to being handled. I've actually only had juveniles/adults....my first being an adult because I felt I could learn better with a snake already grown, then my other 2 were rescues. So, as I said, it's down to what you feel you want to start with. One point, keeping corn snakes is addictive so you could start with an older snake and then get a hatchling when you feel more confident....because you wont stop at one  . Hope I'm making some sort of sense, serious brain fog this morning  .
As for breeders, it doesn't matter too much that there aren't any near you. There are a lot of courier companies that can be recommended who are used to dealing with transporting reptiles.
I'm glad that you're already asking questions . If you can't find what you want to know using the search option, then please don't hesitate to ask. We don't bite....much  .
Hope that helps you out a bit, sorry if its a bit scrambled .
Xxx
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herriotfan
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
5853 Posts |
Posted - 17/05/2013 : 11:42:41
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Hi and welcome to the forum.
I agree with Kellog, it's great that you're doing research first.
If you have any questions please ask, we're all happy to help on here.
I've currently got some eggs incubating that should start to hatch at the end of the month.
Then once they've shed and have had at least 4-5 feeds with no problems I will let them go to their new homes.
I have no idea if that's of interest to you or not, if you wanted a hatchling. I'm on the Essex/Herts/Cambs borders. Nearest big town is Cambridge.
Enjoy researching and try not to get too confused by some of the conflicting opinions on snake ownership and care. |
Husband....Very Understanding!!! (Phil)
Son & Daughter (Kevin & Carol)
Granddaughter (Eva)
3.4.0 Cornsnakes Amel (Sidney) Caramel Stripe (Sultan) Amber (Cleo) Carolina (Phoebe) Anery Motley Stripe (Penny) Snow (Lily) Caramel (Holmes)
1.2.0 Royal Pythons(Peeps, Pandora & Pepsi)
1.0.0 Hognose (Hudson)
2.1.0 Dogs (Dillon, Alfie, Ellie)
0.1.0 Senegal Parrot (Peanut)
1.1.0 Bearded Dragons (Bonnie & Clyde)
1.0.0 Crested Geckos (Echo)
0.2.1 Hermanns Tortoises (Ebbie, Rosie & Twiglet)
0.1.0 Guinea Pig (Dolly-Pipsqueak)
0.1.9 Tarantulas (Poppy, Gypsy, Bumble, Insey Winsey, Sonic, Cookie, Raven, Fudge, Titch & Sox)
??? Foster animals
Location: Near Saffron Walden, Essex
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twistedmonkey
Hatchling
United Kingdom
132 Posts |
Posted - 17/05/2013 : 12:20:10
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Hi and welcome
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Callazagy
Yearling
United Kingdom
506 Posts |
Posted - 17/05/2013 : 12:37:13
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* 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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ScalySituation
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
5292 Posts |
Posted - 17/05/2013 : 12:49:39
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Hiya :)
I love your username :) |
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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Redware
Hatchling
United Kingdom
412 Posts |
Posted - 17/05/2013 : 12:51:59
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Corns: 1.2.0 Caramel Tessera Het Stripe ph lots (Oak) Caramel (Willow) Caramel Stripe Het Amel (Juniper)
Royals: 1:1:0 Lesser Pastel (Bismuth) Cinna Spin (Indium) |
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Donnie
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
3215 Posts |
Posted - 17/05/2013 : 16:17:54
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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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Razee
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
2525 Posts |
Posted - 17/05/2013 : 16:24:37
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Hello and welcome to the forum.
I started with a hatchling - and a nervous one at that ( that made two of us :-) ). I think I would have been more nervous, starting with an adult, though, unless it was very calm and good natured.
It was really exciting seeing her grow and develop colours, and seeing her moving up a food size every so often. I kept all the sheds, and now I can compare the sizes, as she grew.. Also, if your wife isn't so keen on snakes, cute little helpless hatchling is more likely to have her change her mind towards the snakes in general :-)
On the other hand, there are many adult corn snakes needing good homes...
Whatever you choose, at least you'll be prepared. :-) |
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
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smart bunny
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
5091 Posts |
Posted - 17/05/2013 : 16:43:56
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scottishbluebird
it is all my fault
United Kingdom
8403 Posts |
Posted - 17/05/2013 : 17:00:27
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Hi and welcome
If a hatchling or older, i am sure your wife will fall in love quickly |
     
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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FaerieLiquid
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
4 Posts |
Posted - 17/05/2013 : 18:16:52
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Originally posted by herriotfan
Hi and welcome to the forum.
I agree with Kellog, it's great that you're doing research first.
If you have any questions please ask, we're all happy to help on here.
I've currently got some eggs incubating that should start to hatch at the end of the month.
Then once they've shed and have had at least 4-5 feeds with no problems I will let them go to their new homes.
I have no idea if that's of interest to you or not, if you wanted a hatchling. I'm on the Essex/Herts/Cambs borders. Nearest big town is Cambridge.
Enjoy researching and try not to get too confused by some of the conflicting opinions on snake ownership and care.
Day one and already found someone near me with eggs. Knew this was the right place :)
I would be very interested in one of your hatchlings and the extra time will give me the chance to get more research done and get the faun set up perfectly.
Thanks for the advice
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FaerieLiquid
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
4 Posts |
Posted - 17/05/2013 : 18:21:02
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Originally posted by Kellog
Hi Scott........
........Hope that helps you out a bit, sorry if its a bit scrambled .
Xxx
Wow thanks, some good reading already. That's going to be of great help.
I sure I'll have more questions over the weekend :)
Edited by Kellog to move wording ....and my shorten my essay-length quote
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ScalySituation
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
5292 Posts |
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Blackcat
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
1235 Posts |
Posted - 17/05/2013 : 19:46:20
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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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Kellog
the nice one
United Kingdom
7308 Posts |
Posted - 18/05/2013 : 07:54:40
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Originally posted by FaerieLiquid
Wow thanks, some good reading already. That's going to be of great help.
I sure I'll have more questions over the weekend :)
Glad to be of help . Having already kept lizards hopefully a lot of the set-up side of things will come naturally.
I can definitely recommend Herriotfan as far as a breeder is concerned ....she can pay me later . We also have a Facebook group and I'm almost positive that there is a list of breeders that have been used by members on it http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=31273049277
A lot of the breeders on the list are members. The good thing about getting a hatchling from a member is that you know they have a good reputation, otherwise we wouldn't be recommending them ....and it also means they will be very happy to stay in touch with you and help you in any way they can, which not all breeders do  .
Happy researching !
Xxx
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