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Jacquie72
Egg
United Kingdom
63 Posts |
 Posted - 05/02/2014 : 20:20:27
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Hi everyone!
I have just bought my very first (corn) snake and I'm totally excited! His name is Henry and I assume he's an adult as he's about 4ft long, very powerful with good muscle tone and is incredibly active when he's out and about. Lovely clear eyes, healthy and drinks well. His first feed isn't (with me) isn't until Saturday, but I will keep you posted about how he fairs. I'm also thinking about buying a rainbow boa once I've got a lot more experience under my belt and am planning on getting a custom built viv for him or her. I am also taking delivery of a Pokie Metallica tarantula on Friday and I'm VERY excited about that too! I look forward to being an active participant in this forum and will welcome any suggestions and advice you're happy to share!  |
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Moppet
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
3315 Posts |
Posted - 05/02/2014 : 20:23:13
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Hello and welcome to the forum and the hobby! |
2.4.0 Corn snakes
1.0.0 horse
0.1.0 Golden retriever
1.4.0 Guinea pigs |
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Jacquie72
Egg
United Kingdom
63 Posts |
Posted - 05/02/2014 : 20:36:20
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Originally posted by Moppet
Hello and welcome to the forum and the hobby!
Thank you very much! |
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smart bunny
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
5091 Posts |
Posted - 05/02/2014 : 20:44:55
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| Hiya and welcome :) |
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scottishbluebird
it is all my fault
United Kingdom
8403 Posts |
Posted - 05/02/2014 : 21:40:48
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Hi and welcome
Would love pics of your new T, in the other reptile section, but put up a spider warning, or some here might faint 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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Donnie
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
3215 Posts |
Posted - 05/02/2014 : 22:01:32
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1.1 Corns (Anery Stripe, Amel) 1.0 Rootbeer 0.2 Jungle Carpet Python 1.0 Zebra Jungle Carpet Python 1.0 50% Diamond Zebra Carpet Python |
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Redware
Hatchling
United Kingdom
412 Posts |
Posted - 05/02/2014 : 22:07:58
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| Hi and welcome, welcome to the most addictive thing you will do! |
    
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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coxymk2
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
1245 Posts |
Posted - 06/02/2014 : 08:34:53
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| Hello and welcome |
0.0.1 ANERY (Liquorice)
0.0.1 CAROLINA (Bangle)
0.0.1 AMEL (Boozer)
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Jacquie72
Egg
United Kingdom
63 Posts |
Posted - 06/02/2014 : 10:49:36
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Originally posted by scottishbluebird
Hi and welcome
Would love pics of your new T, in the other reptile section, but put up a spider warning, or some here might faint lol
Thanks for the welcome everyone and for sure when she arrives I shall post some pics of her!
I also have a question. I bought my snake two days ago from a specialist shop and the guy was very helpful. BUT, I have some reservations about the size of the viv he's sold me. Henry is four foot at least but the viv is only about two foot long and just over a foot deep & high. He looks really cramped in there. He also never mentioned a thermometer, though from the FB page it's pretty evident I have to get one really to keep tabs on the temp (I shall be getting one today). I picked him up yesterday and he was FREEZING and lethagic, so I allowed him to snuggle into me until he was warm, then he really motored! |
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smart bunny
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
5091 Posts |
Posted - 06/02/2014 : 12:14:29
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| Awww poor snake, he should be in a 3ft viv at least, if not a 4ft pet shops are so lousy sometimes :( Also, I'm betting they haven't sold you a thermostat? How are you heating the viv? whether by mat or bulb the heat should be controlled by a thermostat and if a bulb it should have a guard around it to stop the snake constricting the bulb and burning/cutting itself. |
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Jacquie72
Egg
United Kingdom
63 Posts |
Posted - 06/02/2014 : 13:39:03
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Originally posted by smart bunny
Awww poor snake, he should be in a 3ft viv at least, if not a 4ft pet shops are so lousy sometimes :( Also, I'm betting they haven't sold you a thermostat? How are you heating the viv? whether by mat or bulb the heat should be controlled by a thermostat and if a bulb it should have a guard around it to stop the snake constricting the bulb and burning/cutting itself.
I have a mat, but you're right he didn't sell me a thermostat, either. I was hoping to get those today but it was lousy weather and my mobility scooter battery was about to die, so I'm really hoping I can go and buy them tomorrow. The viv will have to wait for a couple of weeks as I just paid £65 just for the one I have now. It wasn't until I put him into the tank at home that I realised that is clearly wasn't big enough for him!  I feel very guilty. |
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SilverWings
Yearling
United Kingdom
740 Posts |
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Jacquie72
Egg
United Kingdom
63 Posts |
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smart bunny
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
5091 Posts |
Posted - 06/02/2014 : 17:58:07
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| Don't feel guilty it's not your fault at all - they are a lousy pet shop giving bad advice - as so often happens! |
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Razee
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
2525 Posts |
Posted - 06/02/2014 : 19:18:01
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| Some pet shops.... anyway, welcome to the forum, to both you and your snake. Would love to see the pics, maybe even the spider pics, as long as there' a SPIDER warning first, so I can prepare :-) and not go into shock... |
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
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scottishbluebird
it is all my fault
United Kingdom
8403 Posts |
Posted - 06/02/2014 : 21:04:34
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Is there no chance of returning the viv as it was their fault for selling a small one? might be a chance since you want to buy a bigger one?
If not, you could advertise it here or on the darkside (RFUK) |
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 - 07/02/2014 : 09:57:39
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SBB there is NO NEED to sell/return the viv as you well know - it will come in handy for the inevitable next one as long as it's a smaller snake :P :P :P
Only joking - it would be good to see if you could get a refund from the shop as it was an inappropriate size they sold you. |
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Boomslang
Hatchling
United Kingdom
340 Posts |
Posted - 07/02/2014 : 17:54:50
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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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scottishbluebird
it is all my fault
United Kingdom
8403 Posts |
Posted - 07/02/2014 : 18:02:09
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Originally posted by smart bunny
SBB there is NO NEED to sell/return the viv as you well know - it will come in handy for the inevitable next one as long as it's a smaller snake :P :P :P
Only joking - it would be good to see if you could get a refund from the shop as it was an inappropriate size they sold you.
I take back my comment,keep it find something like a hognose to put in it |
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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Moppet
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
3315 Posts |
Posted - 07/02/2014 : 19:54:06
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Or a male house snake?  2ft would be great for one of those
*sigh* another pet shop giving bad advice. |
2.4.0 Corn snakes
1.0.0 horse
0.1.0 Golden retriever
1.4.0 Guinea pigs |
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Jacquie72
Egg
United Kingdom
63 Posts |
Posted - 12/02/2014 : 13:51:01
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Thanks guys! You're all so helpful! I'll keep the viv, as I do want another snake (already, hehe!). And Henry's gone into blue! I picked him up last night and saw he'd gone a grey colour and his eyes are cloudy, so I gently put him back into his hidey hole and he's curled up ready to shed. He's such a gentle boy. I'll have to use my iPod to get some pics as my camera is in repair right now. Once he's had his shed I'll get you some pics.
As for the spider...I'm still awaiting her. She went through a moult just prior to dispatch and obviously the spider's welfare must come first. But she's due this Friday. Pictures will follow, I promise!
I bought Henry as an adult. He's about 4.5 ft long and he's the most placid, gently snake I've had the pleasure to hold. No regrets! I assume his about 3-5 years old going on size, but please feel free to correct me if I'm wrong. I'm taking him to the vet in two weeks, so I can confirm his sex and make sure he's doing well.
You're a great bunch here and I look forward to contributing and showing off my pets! |
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Hallo! Brand new Corny owner here!
