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Cassie
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
32 Posts |
 Posted - 05/11/2013 : 21:45:47
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Hi everyone, just over a week ago I bought my first corn snake... I say first because I'm afraid I'm already thinking about number 2 lol. We think she, sex is really unknown, is an okeetee although that's just a guess because when I asked what colour she was the shop keeper said 'red?' So I've had to look up all the different morphs for an idea. I went for an hatchling and came away with Tekka who is as big as my daughters adult snake so her age is undetermined too. She was just so cute I couldn't resist although I was a little worried about how little I did know of her history.
The thing is 5 years ago I didn't see the attraction then my youngest wanted a snake, I was even slightly scared!, so along came an Amel and then another, I was fascinated and they were so small who could be scared. Well five years on, the unthinkable, the youngest is moving out and the snakes are going with her! so I thought why don't I get one for myself....now I'm thinking 2 sounds such a nice even number and I could get that hatchling this time. But I really really will stop at 2..... |
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Snakeysal
Hatchling
United Kingdom
105 Posts |
Posted - 05/11/2013 : 21:51:09
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| Congratulations! It would be lonely without your daughter and no snakeys to keep you company! |
Sally
1.0.0 Anery - Omar
1.0.0 Cat - Oscar |
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ScaryVonHayleystine
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
1773 Posts |
Posted - 05/11/2013 : 23:10:49
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| Congrats on the new snake. youre right, its an addiction, but as long as you have the funds and time! WHY NOT :D |
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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coxymk2
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
1245 Posts |
Posted - 06/11/2013 : 08:21:23
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| Congrats on the new snake and you won't stop at just 2 snakies lol |
0.0.1 ANERY (Liquorice)
0.0.1 CAROLINA (Bangle)
0.0.1 AMEL (Boozer)
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Redware
Hatchling
United Kingdom
412 Posts |
Posted - 06/11/2013 : 08:37:12
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| Congratulations! As you can see I didn't stop at one! Few of us do! Welcome along to the form. |
    
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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scottishbluebird
it is all my fault
United Kingdom
8403 Posts |
Posted - 06/11/2013 : 17:08:54
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Hi and welcome
Great seller 'red' lol |
     
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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smart bunny
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
5091 Posts |
Posted - 06/11/2013 : 18:20:58
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Stopping at 2? Lol no way :P
We need pics now! Welcome to the forum :) |
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a33272
our battery charger
United Kingdom
3063 Posts |
Posted - 07/11/2013 : 09:20:31
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| helcome along. is your daughter on here aswell ? |
    
0.1.0 creamsicle corn-Marmalade
1.0.0 jungle carpet python-Bumble
1.0.0 corn Casper
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Boomslang
Hatchling
United Kingdom
340 Posts |
Posted - 07/11/2013 : 13:29:50
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Hello and welcome  |
1.0.0 pinstripe Royal Python
1.0.0 Bumblebee Royal Python
1.0.0 Normal corn
1.0.0 Extreme red Hognose
0.1.0 Extreme red tiger Hognose
1.1.0 yemen chameleons
1.0.0 Piebald yemen
1.0.0 Tamatave panther
1.0.0 Quadricornis
2.1.0 pygmy chameleons
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Cassie
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
32 Posts |
Posted - 07/11/2013 : 18:03:44
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Originally posted by a33272
helcome along. is your daughter on here aswell ?
No, although she says once I've worked out photo bucket out If I post Tekkas photo I must put a picture of her snakes on too, |
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Kellog
the nice one
United Kingdom
7308 Posts |
Posted - 08/11/2013 : 09:30:03
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Hi Cassie, and Tekka, it is really good that you have joined us. 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'm sure you've learnt a lot about looking after snakes from your daughter, and probably had to look after hers on more than one occasion  , but I'm also guessing you want to learn as much as you can yourself. If you can't find what you want to know using the search option, then please don't hesitate to ask questions. We don't bite....much  . In the top right corner, by the search option, is 'Active topics'. You can use that to access those threads that have been commented on since you last logged in.
I think it's wonderful you've taken on an older snake. Nearly all of mine were bought as juveniles/adults. 1 came with no history at all and another came with a bad past  , but you wouldn't know it now when you handle her  . It's very rewarding being able to offer a home to older snakes that might otherwise be overlooked as people tend to want hatchlings.
I love the way the shop keeper called her 'red', he's obviously as much of an expert on morphs as I am ! I think what will make her stand out as an Okeetee is that her saddles will be bordered by a much thicker black band than found normally. I'm sure you've looked here but this shows it well - http://iansvivarium.com/morphs/species/elaphe_guttata/okeetee/
Pics are compulsory, of course. Hopefully this will help - How to post images using Photobucket ....although it is playing up at the moment  .....So you need to look at this as well Photobucket update . You can also post pics via Facebook, just right click on the photo and select copy URL and add them between the [img] tags.
You are already thinking about your 2nd snake after only having had Tekka for a week, you've definitely got the corn bug .
Xxx
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Cassie
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
32 Posts |
Posted - 08/11/2013 : 22:06:53
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Ok hopeing this works and you get to see my baby Tekka, must admit I'm now wondering if she has enough black to be an okeetee, if someone could tell me for definite I would be really grateful, although i adore her either way and I don't think she cares much lol.
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SilverWings
Yearling
United Kingdom
740 Posts |
Posted - 08/11/2013 : 23:09:05
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| Definitely don't think she's okeetee, just a normal corn snake. Okeetees have very thick black borders. |
2.2.3 Corn snakes; Red, Rosie, Liana, Checkers, Luna, Diego, Snowman
1.0 Taiwanese Beauty Snake; Aleron
1.0 Green Anoles; Doug
1.0 Greyhound; Lee |
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Kellog
the nice one
United Kingdom
7308 Posts |
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Cassie
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
32 Posts |
Posted - 08/11/2013 : 23:37:03
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| Thanks silverwings, when I bought her I first thought she was a normal but then I was told she had black so had to be an okeetee when we went through all the pictures (thanks daughter) so I thought ok she's a not well marked okeetee Kellogg said thick black so I thought ok not an okeetee. Thank goodness you and the snake knows what she is (other than cute of course but I'm biased ) |
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Cassie
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
32 Posts |
Posted - 08/11/2013 : 23:47:58
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| Thanks Kellog, my daughter thinks she's rather plain compaired to her snakes but she's so sweet and placid when you think I bought her already grown and un handled I fully expected her to be a bit stressed the first few times I held her but she settles so well and even seemed to enjoy it from day one |
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Razee
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
2525 Posts |
Posted - 09/11/2013 : 08:38:11
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| Hello and welcome - and yes, she is a normal / classic / Carolina - but there's nothing wrong with that. Everyone should have a Carolina, they're 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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Kellog
the nice one
United Kingdom
7308 Posts |
Posted - 09/11/2013 : 08:47:24
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Plain  !!!! You need to have a quiet word with your daughter !! I agree with [b][Razee/b], Carolinas are gorgeous and so often overlooked because they are 'normal' .
It's wonderful that she has settled so well with you, especially if she was unhandled before. So much of that will be down to your confidence and calmness, she knows she's safe so responds accordingly .
Xxx
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Redware
Hatchling
United Kingdom
412 Posts |
Posted - 09/11/2013 : 09:06:47
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| Wow what a pretty snake! Deff a Carolina, but a stonking good one! |
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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smart bunny
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
5091 Posts |
Posted - 09/11/2013 : 13:52:15
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| She's gorgeous, your daughter must need her eyes tested :P (No way enough black for an okeetee as others have said) |
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herriotfan
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
5853 Posts |
Posted - 10/11/2013 : 11:18:15
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Hi and welcome.
Carolina's are beautiful, as Mother Nature intended....no such thing as "just" a normal!!!
As long as you have all that's needed to care for the snakes why shouldn't you have as many as you like? The more the merrier. |
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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