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EmmaGoodman
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 26/05/2013 : 20:08:46
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Hi everyone I am new, my name is Emma
I am doing a degree in animal science at uni and one day we went to the reptile section at the small animal centre and I held a corn snake there. I thought it was the coolest thing ever and have been desperate to get one ever since.
So since then I have been lurking on this forum, getting tips and finding out what to buy. I have been working more to save up.
So in the next few weeks I will hopefully be the owner of a corn snake.
Just wondering (because I can't find it on the forum anywhere but if it is there I apologise) what age is the youngest to buy a corn snake as I would like a hatchling if I can. And would a small vivarium be okay for now, I've seen one that is used commonly on here by blue lizard reptiles which is the one I would like!
Thank you in advance for any advice and hello! :) |
0.1.0 Carolina/Normal Corn Snake (Xena)
2.0.0 Cats (Max and Dex)
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Figs
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
3319 Posts |
Posted - 26/05/2013 : 20:20:46
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Hello and welcome 
Around a month old is the youngest you should be able to pick one up. They ideally need to have shed at least once and had 3 or 4 consecutive feeds before going to their new homes... at least, thats when I felt my babies were ready to go 
Small vivs are absolutely fine, providing the little noodle can't escape! |
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gmac
The Scottish Admin
United Kingdom
5319 Posts |
Posted - 26/05/2013 : 20:35:29
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twistedmonkey
Hatchling
United Kingdom
132 Posts |
Posted - 26/05/2013 : 20:36:52
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Callazagy
Yearling
United Kingdom
506 Posts |
Posted - 26/05/2013 : 20:43:55
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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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Moppet
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
3315 Posts |
Posted - 26/05/2013 : 20:58:37
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Hello and welcome to the forum
As Figs said, most breeders prefer their hatchlings to have fed 3 or 4 times consecutively and shed at least once before they are sold. That way they know they are healthy and there shouldn't be problems with feeding for their new owners
There will be lots and lots of hatchlings available in the next few months as it is the season for it.
When they are tiny, corn snakes prefer a smaller space as having too much space can stress them out. They will need a bigger home as they grow up |
2.4.0 Corn snakes
1.0.0 horse
0.1.0 Golden retriever
1.4.0 Guinea pigs |
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kev 5
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
3065 Posts |
Posted - 26/05/2013 : 21:20:55
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Donnie
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
3215 Posts |
Posted - 26/05/2013 : 21:24:21
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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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herriotfan
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
5853 Posts |
Posted - 26/05/2013 : 21:27:28
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Hi and welcome.
I've got a clutch of eggs just hatching and I won't let my little ones go to their new homes until they've shed and had at least 3-4 meals (and poos) with me.
http://www.thecornsnake.co.uk/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=9878 This should help regarding a home for a hatchling.
Good luck with getting your little one. |
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)
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Location: Near Saffron Walden, Essex
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Kellog
the nice one
United Kingdom
7308 Posts |
Posted - 26/05/2013 : 21:49:55
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Hi Emma. I'm not at all surprised that when you held that corn snake you fell in love and wanted one of your own  , but a warning....you won't be able to stop at one because corns are addictive  ! As you will have seen from your 'lurking'  , 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 .
As you have already browsed the TCS site and forum, 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 as it is a hatchling you want Herriotfan has already directed you to Setting Up A Hatchling Corn Snake - My 101, which is definitely required reading. As you'll have seen, there is a lot of information on viv set-up, feeding, shedding and handling in General Keeping Information - Stickies
As has been said, there are lots of babies hatching now so you shouldn't have a problem getting the little one you want ....maybe even from a forum member . The advantages of doing that is that they will be more than willing to help with advice and support, unfortunately not all breeder are like that  . They don't necessarily have to be local to you, as there are some very reputable couriers who are used to dealing with reptiles and can be recommended. When you get your little one, make sure you get as much info as possible on it....date of hatching, shedding and feeding records, etc.
Apologies for the information overload, I'm sure you know all this already  . It's great having someone join us who wants to learn as much about their new pet as they can BEFORE they get it ....again, unfortunately it doesn't always happen . 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 !
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mjpeters
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
1539 Posts |
Posted - 26/05/2013 : 22:27:13
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Welcome!as kellog says its great that you are doing your homework first
Yes corns are addictive,hardly surprising as they are great characters and sooo beautiful.
Most of mine are 'rescues'from folks that didn't do their homework
Its very rewarding to help a 'wreck' blosom into a beauty-they never cease to amaze me.
Good luck with your choosing a baby(or 2?)cant wait to see the pics. |
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mrsbunt
Hatchling
United Kingdom
280 Posts |
Posted - 26/05/2013 : 22:44:30
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hubby bunt (Graeme),3 daughters Amy, Lisa and Erin.
1 amel corn Sheldon and 1 normal corn Toby Larone.
1 staffy cross Kaiser |
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smart bunny
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
5091 Posts |
Posted - 27/05/2013 : 06:57:16
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| Hi and welcome - you won't be able to stop at one though... :D |
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Redware
Hatchling
United Kingdom
412 Posts |
Posted - 27/05/2013 : 09:47:55
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| Hi and welcome. I am already working on the wife to allow me to get a second! Glad you decided to come and join us. |
    
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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Simon74
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
16 Posts |
Posted - 27/05/2013 : 11:52:11
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Snow corn Scales
Amel corn. Sydney
Carolina. Strangles
Carpet python. Monty
Staffy. Alfie |
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Razee
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
2525 Posts |
Posted - 27/05/2013 : 17:10:25
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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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EmmaGoodman
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
27 Posts |
Posted - 27/05/2013 : 17:50:37
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Thanks for the warm welcome! :D
I am a bit worried (and I think my mum is too) about getting too addicted to corn snakes :P
Thanks for all the help, just one more question - where is the best place to get frozen mice from? I know pets at home do frozen food but I'm not sure how I go about it, do I just ring up and order? |
0.1.0 Carolina/Normal Corn Snake (Xena)
2.0.0 Cats (Max and Dex)
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scottishbluebird
it is all my fault
United Kingdom
8403 Posts |
Posted - 27/05/2013 : 18:47:38
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| Hi and welcome sorry, i just get my frozen mice from my local reptile shop, i think the mice in p@h are just there in freezers |
     
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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EmmaGoodman
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
27 Posts |
Posted - 27/05/2013 : 19:43:51
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| Oh really? Maybe the p@h near me isn't big enough cos their freezers only sell dog food :) |
0.1.0 Carolina/Normal Corn Snake (Xena)
2.0.0 Cats (Max and Dex)
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mjpeters
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
1539 Posts |
Posted - 27/05/2013 : 20:49:45
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| I think there are some places listed in another thread that sell mail order mice-cheaper in packs of 10 |
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Kellog
the nice one
United Kingdom
7308 Posts |
Posted - 28/05/2013 : 08:46:16
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Some pet shops do sell frozen mice, as keeping snakes is becoming more popular, and obviously any reptile shops will. Pets at Home do sell them, it's where I get them from, but you have to ask for them as they are usually kept in a freezer out the back. They each come in a little opaque bag, so you can't see what's inside. I think it's so little kids who are looking at the lovely little mice and gerbils for sale don't then see dead mice for sale ! My OH loves going up to the checkout and asking, in a very loud voice, for some frozen mice . People do argue about the quality of them, but I can only go by my experience and I haven't had an issues with them.
You can order online....there are some suggestions of websites in A VERY ROUGH guide to feeding The only issue is that it is cheaper per mouse but when you add on postage and packing its only worth it if you are buying in bulk.
Hope that helps .
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