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betsy-83
Snake Mite
13 Posts |
 Posted - 24/07/2013 : 21:13:07
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| My ex has left and left me with his corn snake. I have never looked after a snake before, he used to do it, and to be honest I'm terrified! I want to find a home for her where she will be well looked after, as I can't do this myself. I don't know anybody else who will clean her out or anything and I'm too scared to do it, I'm concerned her health will start to suffer. She has a 3 foot tank, rocks, logs, heat mat. My ex paid about £300 a few year ago for it all. I'm open to offers, must be able to collect from the South Tyneside area. |
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ScaryVonHayleystine
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
1773 Posts |
Posted - 24/07/2013 : 21:37:45
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| sorry to hear of the circumstances. Hope she gets a good home. |
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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betsy-83
Snake Mite
13 Posts |
Posted - 24/07/2013 : 21:54:52
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Thorne Walker
Yearling
Canada
642 Posts |
Posted - 25/07/2013 : 18:59:29
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I know you've said you're scared, but why not face your fear?
Have you never handled her? Corn snakes are very placid generally and often the 'recommended' starter snake.
Their care is trivial, Feed once a week to 2x a month, get rid of any poop when you see it and insure there is clean water available.
Clean everything every few weeks (4-16 depending on how messy she is)...
And that's it..
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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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betsy-83
Snake Mite
13 Posts |
Posted - 25/07/2013 : 20:44:25
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| She's quite feisty and tries to get out if you open the tank. I've tried holding her but I can't get over my fear. I know it might sound pathetic but I'd rather she was with someone who will appreciate her. |
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Razee
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
2525 Posts |
Posted - 25/07/2013 : 21:53:15
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Don't worry, you don't sound pathetic, you're doing well, considering you are not a snakey person - and you obviously care about her. I wish I could help - but I'm too far, an possibly about to take on a rehome as well...
Just a thought - when was she last fed? She might be hungry...
If she tries to get out, you could try distracting her - it usually works, they're pretty single mined and then you can do what you need to ( like change water ) with the other hand, from the other side...
Re advertising her - it might help, if you have a photo, it makes people more interested. Also, do you know, roughly, how old is she, and whether it really is a "she " , and what morph?
Hope she finds a new home soon, but, in the meantime, if you need any advice, we're here to help :-)
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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
0.1.0 house cat |
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Thorne Walker
Yearling
Canada
642 Posts |
Posted - 25/07/2013 : 22:30:41
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Originally posted by betsy-83
She's quite feisty and tries to get out if you open the tank.
Ha!
I wish my Kitty would do that.. I usually have to dig him up for some play time...
Good luck in your search, and really.. stop being so hard on yourself.. There are a ton of folks out there who put their own entertainment and convenience before the welfare of their pets... Even though you didn't ask for the responsibility you are putting the welfare of the critter first.
That is very respectable. |
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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marc_sg
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
1504 Posts |
Posted - 25/07/2013 : 22:58:10
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| Ur local rep shop may bevable to help u if u cant find someone here. So to hear about ur circumstances |
0.1.0 Amels (sid) 1.0.0 carolina stripe (simon)0.1.0 ghost (silva) 1.1.0 diffused/bloodreds (scarlet and samson)
1.0 staffy x beagle
soon to have female pin royal
R.I.P SHELLY
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coxymk2
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
1245 Posts |
Posted - 26/07/2013 : 17:18:07
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| If you still have your ex's corn snake I cant rehome her but I could run up and check her over and clean out for you if you still desperate e-mail me at jcox653@gmail.com with any queries |
0.0.1 ANERY (Liquorice)
0.0.1 CAROLINA (Bangle)
0.0.1 AMEL (Boozer)
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Lisa west lothian
Egg
United Kingdom
76 Posts |
Posted - 28/07/2013 : 01:21:04
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| Where are you exactly how far south can possibly re-home but travelling from Scotland so really need to weigh up prices ect |
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betsy-83
Snake Mite
13 Posts |
Posted - 28/07/2013 : 21:33:24
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| Thanks for the nice comments. Coxymk2, I might just take you up on the offer if I can't get it sorted. Lisa, I am just south of Newcastle. She (as far as I'm aware she's a female!) is a beautiful orange with red eyes. she's about 3 year old and is around 4 feet long(ish). I'll try to upload a photo |
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betsy-83
Snake Mite
13 Posts |
Posted - 28/07/2013 : 22:34:51
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betsy-83
Snake Mite
13 Posts |
Posted - 28/07/2013 : 22:36:13
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coxymk2
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
1245 Posts |
Posted - 29/07/2013 : 08:36:22
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| No problem just let me know betsy |
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 - 29/07/2013 : 12:51:39
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| OMG, Betsy, that's one stunning amel ( amelanistic ), such a rich orange colour, you should find home for her soon, she's so gorgeous. |
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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ScaryVonHayleystine
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
1773 Posts |
Posted - 29/07/2013 : 14:43:44
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| So pretty :) |
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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Lisa west lothian
Egg
United Kingdom
76 Posts |
Posted - 29/07/2013 : 15:23:59
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| Ok Betsy well it gonna cost me about 60 quid in petrol just to get down for her so how much are you looking for her ? |
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betsy-83
Snake Mite
13 Posts |
Posted - 29/07/2013 : 20:13:48
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Thanks I think she is beautiful just in a scary way. lol
I don't want any money for her but if you want her viv etc. I would be looking for about £50 for all that. |
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Lisa west lothian
Egg
United Kingdom
76 Posts |
Posted - 29/07/2013 : 21:03:51
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| Have a spare viv here just wondering if would be cheaper to reptile courier her than petrol money anyone help on this ? |
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betsy-83
Snake Mite
13 Posts |
Posted - 29/07/2013 : 21:07:26
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| I wouldn't be able to get her out of the viv to get her in a suitable container to send her, that's why I am re housing her coz im too scared to hold her, can barely put my hands in to feed and water her when she is in her hide. |
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yalovit
Hatchling
United Kingdom
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Corn snake needs new home ASAP!
