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nybraby
Snake Mite

United Kingdom
6 Posts

Posted - 21/11/2013 : 15:16:15

Though I'd say hi, I have been an avid reader of the website for some time and have found lots of great tips.

I have been looking into getting my 8 year old a corn snake, we already have a Beardy who is loved greatly by my older daughter and thought a corn snake would be ideal for my younger daughter who has loved snakes for some time.

We have been to see a few snake experts and after feeding and handling them we feel that a hatchling (was our original choice) is probably a bit to skittish for my daughter and was suggested by one guy that we maybe looked to re-home an older corn snake.

I will be housing in the large Vivexotic Vivarium, the heatmat and thermostat are running at the right temps so just need a few hides now and also some LED lights which I have on order.

Will hopefully visit some animal resuce places tomorrow to see whats out there.

scottishbluebird
it is all my fault

United Kingdom
8403 Posts

Posted - 21/11/2013 : 15:29:46

Hi and welcome

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

Murphy123
Snake Mite

United Kingdom
46 Posts

Posted - 21/11/2013 : 15:49:43

Hello there,good on you for going to give an older corn a good home ;)

Vince_the_snake
Yearling

United Kingdom
553 Posts

Posted - 21/11/2013 : 16:19:27

Hi, welcome to the forum :)

Boomslang
Hatchling

United Kingdom
340 Posts

Posted - 21/11/2013 : 17:20:59

Hello and welcome :) Good idea on getting an older one.Plenty around to pick from.Most shops should have afew year plus snakes available :)

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

nybraby
Snake Mite

United Kingdom
6 Posts

Posted - 21/11/2013 : 23:44:54

Thanks all, have 2 visits to rescue places tomorrow, they have about 12 each so some good choice out there all really sad though.

smart bunny
Fully Grown Corn

United Kingdom
5091 Posts

Posted - 22/11/2013 : 07:38:40

Hiya and welcome :) Wow, 12 each? That is sad - hope you find a lovely one :)

Kellog
the nice one

United Kingdom
7308 Posts

Posted - 22/11/2013 : 07:41:46

Hi Jason, it is really good that you have joined us. As you will have seen, 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 . If you're a Facebook user, and haven't joined our group yet, you can here - https://www.facebook.com/groups/31273049277/

Its great that you are doing so much research before getting your daughter her snake, not only online but hands on experience as well. You've probably already looked at these threads....but better heard twice than not at all. The best places to start are the Care Sheet and Your 1st snake. You'll also find a lot of information on viv set-up, feeding, shedding and handling in General Keeping Information - Stickies

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

. 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 totally understand why you have decided against getting a hatchling, with it being for your daughter. Personally I think for a child it is better to get a slightly older snake, that is used to being handled and has a good feeding history. I started with adults and 3 of them were rescues. 1 did have handling issues because she'd been mistreated by her previous owner but it just took time and patience. You can see how I overcame her mistrust of me in Handling tips Its good to know that you have the right set up ready for if you find the right snake for your daughter today. It will be blessed to be going home with you.

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. Select the IMG option (top of box, yellow and looks like a mountain), then just right click on the Facebook photo, select copy URL and add them between the [img] tags. Hopefully that makes sense

!

A word of warning, this won't be your last corn....they are addictive

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Xxx

Razee
Fully Grown Corn

United Kingdom
2525 Posts

Posted - 22/11/2013 : 07:47:35

Hello and welcome to the forum - and good luck for today :-)

Can't wait to see the pics of the one you'll end up with.

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

Redware
Hatchling

United Kingdom
412 Posts

Posted - 22/11/2013 : 08:02:54

Hi and welcome to the forum

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)

nybraby
Snake Mite

United Kingdom
6 Posts

Posted - 22/11/2013 : 16:49:05

Went today and had a look and handled a good few corns, all different sizes and colours etc.

I will be taking my daughter back tomorrow so she can choose one, the lady there was very helpful.

Thanks for all the advice.

Edited by - nybraby on 22/11/2013 16:52:53

Snakeysal
Hatchling

United Kingdom
105 Posts

Posted - 22/11/2013 : 21:13:31

How exciting - good luck and look forward to seeing him/her!

Sally
1.0.0 Anery - Omar
1.0.0 Cat - Oscar

gmac
The Scottish Admin