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Ruthy
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
47 Posts |
 Posted - 03/09/2013 : 14:22:03
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Hi all,
I picked Rummy up today, he has no trouble eating and is a very active little snakey. Should check how old he is.
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Edited by - a33272 on 03/09/2013 15:18:06 |
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scottishbluebird
it is all my fault
United Kingdom
8403 Posts |
Posted - 03/09/2013 : 17:36:23
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| really pretty |
     
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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ScaryVonHayleystine
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
1773 Posts |
Posted - 03/09/2013 : 18:09:45
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| Aww cutie pie ^^ |
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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Ruthy
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
47 Posts |
Posted - 03/09/2013 : 18:11:09
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| Very fast though! Does settle after a minute so I'm going to try and handle him for about 5 minutes twice a day just so he gets a bit more used to it, but always so he can get off my hand if he chooses. |
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ScaryVonHayleystine
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
1773 Posts |
Posted - 03/09/2013 : 18:24:52
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| It is better, from my experience, to handle for longer than 5 minutes. 15-20 is better. |
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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Ruthy
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
47 Posts |
Posted - 03/09/2013 : 18:36:16
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| Ah cool, do they learn better that humans aren't going to hurt them that way? |
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ScaryVonHayleystine
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
1773 Posts |
Posted - 03/09/2013 : 18:45:27
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| I just think it gets them used to you, getting used to longer handling sessions, better excersize etc :) |
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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Ruthy
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
47 Posts |
Posted - 03/09/2013 : 18:56:02
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| Fabulous! I've already had him out twice today so will start on 15 minutes tomorrow (and force myself not to get him out again tonight haha) |
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ScaryVonHayleystine
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
1773 Posts |
Posted - 03/09/2013 : 19:16:08
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| grand :) |
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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ScalySituation
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
5292 Posts |
Posted - 03/09/2013 : 20:34:07
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Originally posted by Ruthy
Fabulous! I've already had him out twice today so will start on 15 minutes tomorrow (and force myself not to get him out again tonight haha)
I know you are keen but you should leave him alone to settle for a week with no handling and no feeding  |
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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smart bunny
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
5091 Posts |
Posted - 03/09/2013 : 20:59:56
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Yes as Scaly says - the first week the snake should be left alone totally to allow it to get used to it's new surroundings, only going in to change water etc. Personally I would then only handle for 5-10 minutes or so for the first week, THEN increase the times gradually. Oh - and I wouldn't handle until the snake has successfully fed either.
Congrats on your new snake though ;) |
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coxymk2
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
1245 Posts |
Posted - 03/09/2013 : 21:07:39
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| Congrats on your new snakey |
0.0.1 ANERY (Liquorice)
0.0.1 CAROLINA (Bangle)
0.0.1 AMEL (Boozer)
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Ruthy
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
47 Posts |
Posted - 03/09/2013 : 21:26:06
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He's still in the same tub he was in at the shop though, does it still count on the getting him used to his surroundings front?
Still learning, but that's why I joined the forum :) |
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scottishbluebird
it is all my fault
United Kingdom
8403 Posts |
Posted - 03/09/2013 : 23:55:38
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No, he needs to get used to his proper home, tub does not count
and be warned that the longer he is handled more chance he will poop, look out for the stop stare, tail lift, you will have that warning to get kitchen roll under him! |
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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Ruthy
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
47 Posts |
Posted - 04/09/2013 : 08:50:11
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So is it okay for me to spend a couple of weeks starting now getting him used to being handled a bit, then let him have a week to himself after I let him out into the viv?
Will keep an eye out for that pooping. |
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Ruthy
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
47 Posts |
Posted - 04/09/2013 : 11:45:26
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| Have decided to let him out in the viv today and will leave him a week :) |
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scottishbluebird
it is all my fault
United Kingdom
8403 Posts |
Posted - 04/09/2013 : 17:57:17
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| Best decision, if you want him to get used to your scent, you could put a clean sock in your waistband for a for the day, at least a few hours, then put in with him |
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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Ruthy
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
47 Posts |
Posted - 04/09/2013 : 18:50:00
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That sounds interesting! Is it okay to do that while he's settling in the viv this week?
Assuming that idea is to help the snake get used to your scent and associate it with the comfort of the viv? |
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lupi lou
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
3670 Posts |
Posted - 04/09/2013 : 20:57:42
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| Lovely little snake, I had a scented in sock in with my Jinx when I brought him home it stayed in with him for a few weeks, I eventually took it out as I got fed up of pulling it out of his water bowl! |
 
1.0.1 Corns
0.1.0 Dog: springer
1.0.0 Horse
0.4.0 Gerbils
2.2.0 Leopard gecko
0.2.0 Cave gecko |
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gaz1974
Hatchling
United Kingdom
146 Posts |
Posted - 04/09/2013 : 22:34:44
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| What a lovely little chap. Hope you guys have fun together. |
0.1.0 CB 11Amel Corn "Fuzzy"
0.1.0 CB14 Hypo Jungle Boa "Fizzy"
Pair of Woma Pythons |
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Ruthy
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
47 Posts |
Posted - 04/09/2013 : 23:40:21
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| Thank you :) . He's been exploring the viv today, keeps on poking his nose out of different hides when I look in (but then goes back in when he notices my movement outside the viv so no chance of another photo). Think he's enjoying the whole new world in there compared to the little tub :) |
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