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vector200066
Hatchling
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 22/06/2013 : 21:18:52
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| Hi and welcome to the forum. |
0.1 Corn Snake (Megan) Collected my first snake on 27/7/13
2.0 Brother (Jason)(Shaun R.I.P), 0.1 Sister (Samantha), 3.0 Budgies (Joey R.I.P,Freddie,Leo, Casper), 0.3 Dogs (Judy, Penny, Molly), 1.0 Cats (Tabs R.I.P, Timmy) 1.0 Royal Python (Lesser) Busby |
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Coal
Hatchling
449 Posts |
Posted - 23/06/2013 : 18:43:25
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Thanks again for all the welcomes guys, and to Kellog for posting up the picture and for the warnings... I've only had Lovecraft a week and I'm already half-tempted to get another :D
Like I said, I'm not overly concerned about his size, just wanted to check it wasn't indicative of something serious, and that 'How big should my snake be' post has convinced me that isn't... some of the size differences between clutchmates in there are crazy :o Anyway his growth may speed up now as I've moved him onto smalls - gave him his first this afternoon. I was a little anxious because the mouse was only just within the 1.5 rule, but after a little hesitation (I guess because he hadn't seen one before) he took it and it all went down without a hitch :) |
'Lovecraft' - CB12 male amel
'Sarnath' - CB13 male KSB (anery, het. albino) |
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Kellog
the nice one
United Kingdom
7308 Posts |
Posted - 23/06/2013 : 20:22:58
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That's great to hear  . It's always a bit nerve wracking when they move up a size. Just knowing that they can take prey so much bigger than themselves doesn't stop you worrying as you watch their jaws 'walk' around the head, stretching and them trying to work out how to fit the front paws in.... But they are wonderfully designed  .
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Figs
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
3319 Posts |
Posted - 23/06/2013 : 20:25:01
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Originally posted by Coal
I've only had Lovecraft a week and I'm already half-tempted to get another :D
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Coal
Hatchling
449 Posts |
Posted - 24/06/2013 : 11:08:52
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@ Figs: I would love to but I'm going to (try to :P ) resist until I've gone through all of the 'firsts' with Lovecraft a few times to build up my experience (that having been said, I'm hoping to go to the CREAKS show in Kidderminster next month so we'll see how strong my resolve is then :P ) As for the firsts, there's just shedding left now and I'm a little anxious about it!
Actually that reminds me; I was going to ask you guys something that I feel I should already know but that for some reason can't seem to find a definitive answer to: How often roughly can corn snakes be expected to shed? I gather it's dependent on age and size but a very rough average figure would be really helpful so I have at least some idea of when to expect it - the person who sold him to me gave me his last shed date so I should be able to work it out c: Also, what are people's opinions on feeding when he's blue (or pink? His eyes are red normally...). Should I offer or wait until he's done shedding? |
'Lovecraft' - CB12 male amel
'Sarnath' - CB13 male KSB (anery, het. albino) |
Edited by - Coal on 24/06/2013 17:11:29 |
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Figs
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
3319 Posts |
Posted - 24/06/2013 : 11:43:57
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Teehee! Good luck 
My little ones all shed once a month, then as the get bigger it gets less frequent. I've stopped keeping track now lol, but I think my big'uns shed every 2 - 3 months now. If he's eating, pooping, hasnt got stuck shed and is otherwise acting normally, I wouldnt worry about shedding too much or not often enough or anything like that
As for the feeding, its totally up to you. Feeding in blue wont hurt him at all, its just that many dont feel like eating |
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Coal
Hatchling
449 Posts |
Posted - 24/06/2013 : 12:04:58
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| Ah thank you Figs, it should be a little while yet then before he sheds but I will keep an eye out just in case. I'm hoping it will be obvious when he's in blue so I won't miss the signs. And thanks for the advice when it comes to feeding; I'll offer him a meal and it'll be up to him whether or not he takes it c: |
'Lovecraft' - CB12 male amel
'Sarnath' - CB13 male KSB (anery, het. albino) |
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Mort13
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
5599 Posts |
Posted - 24/06/2013 : 21:16:51
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| Hi and welcome. He looks to be in tippity top condition to me. |
      
3.1.0 Corn snakes, 1.0.0 T-Albino Cape House Snake, 0.1.0 Western Hognose,
1.0.0 MBK, 0.1.0 Childrens Python, 1.0.0 Nicaraguan Dwarf Boas
0.0.1 Occelated Skink, 1.0.0 Leopard Gecko, 1.0.3 Tarantulas, 0.0.2 Damon diadema
1.0.0 C0ckatiel,
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Redware
Hatchling
United Kingdom
412 Posts |
Posted - 24/06/2013 : 21:30:31
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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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Coal
Hatchling
449 Posts |
Posted - 25/06/2013 : 19:51:24
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Hi everyone :D Have another photo now so thought I'd put it up :)
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'Lovecraft' - CB12 male amel
'Sarnath' - CB13 male KSB (anery, het. albino) |
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ScaryVonHayleystine
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
1773 Posts |
Posted - 25/06/2013 : 22:08:25
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| So pretty! But again, thats expected of me :P Albino addictions for the win! |
Albino Addiction ... <3
0.1.0 - Creamsicle Cornsnake (Mo)
1.0.0 - Bubblegum Snow Corn (Gabriel)
1.0.0 - Lavendar 100% Het Hypo Corn (Ezra)
1.0.0 - Bairds Rat Snake (Lazarus)
0.0.1 - Crested Gecko (Pan) |
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cobweb251
Hatchling
United Kingdom
435 Posts |
Posted - 26/06/2013 : 07:49:30
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Kellog
the nice one
United Kingdom
7308 Posts |
Posted - 26/06/2013 : 07:53:12
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He really is lovely . I'm glad you're going to take some time to get to know Lovecraft and caring for corns in general before you get another one....but then I have heard that before and the temptation always wins out in the end  .
I know Figs has answered your question about shedding and feeding. Personally I don't handle or feed mine when they are blue. During that stage they are virtually blind so it can be very scary and my thinking is that in the wild they'd be hidden away somewhere, not out hunting. Missing a feed doesn't bother them and I'd rather avoid adding any stress to an already stressful situation. But people differ in what they do and so do snakes.
You'll find more information about what to look out for etc in Shedding and dealing with shedding problems
Xxx
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Blackcat
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
1235 Posts |
Posted - 26/06/2013 : 15:17:02
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Hello and welcome
Lovecraft is gorgeous |
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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