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 Posted - 30/06/2009 : 23:17:10
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Hi all! :)
Got some bad news... :(
I may be getting rid of my corn snake due to the fact every time i try to handle it, it shoots off quickly and tail vibrates (Sounds like a helicopter in my room) I have no idea why she is doing this because i always was my hands with soap and cold water so she cannot mistake me by a mouse...
Anyway back to the topic, its got me down as i was excited to have her etc, and it isnt a deffo decision we are going to speak with the shop owner.
But my dad said he may buy me a royal in replacement of the corn :)
Regards,
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gingerpony
Queen Bee
United Kingdom
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Posted - 30/06/2009 : 23:19:51
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corn hatchies are all like that hun, it's just confidence, time and patience.........
believe me you don't want a royal!!
you handle them and they go off their food
you don't get their set-up spot-on they go off their food
if you look at them they go off their food
and even when they start feeding really well.............. yes they go off their food, lol  |
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lee2308
The Corn Snake Moderator
United Kingdom
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Posted - 30/06/2009 : 23:32:05
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| i agree with gp,thats normal for the snake to rattle,he's just insecure and will get over it with regular handling.If your getting rid because of this minor issue you should have your royal for about 10 minutes before you get rid of that lol |
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sexychef
The Corn Snake Moderator
United Kingdom
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Posted - 01/07/2009 : 00:05:09
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| as above just stick at it dont get a royal until your confidence is up. and thats coming from a royal lover got 2 of the little crittas. but as gp you get/do one thing wrong and you have weeks of trying to get them back on there food. |
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cumbrian eejit
Hatchling
United Kingdom
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Posted - 01/07/2009 : 00:10:38
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same as the rest say, don't give up.
Ask blackecho what I was like at handling my first corn, cecil.
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lost track of the day's now, but I'm getting my amel stripe corn on the 2nd of August!!! |
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Posted - 01/07/2009 : 04:06:47
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the thing is its not a hatchling, its nearly a year old or is. And it has had regular handling everyday at the shop and with me (except 1 day before feeding, feeding day, and after)
Yeh i was worried with that sort of thing, im just praying that the pet shop owner or someone says "Snakes arnt for you" |
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punumbear
Hatchling
United Kingdom
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Posted - 01/07/2009 : 09:12:50
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| ok have read through n understand u being somewhat unnerved by snakeys actions, just think of the animal in the wild it would be doing the same thing only diff is your not trying to eat it. i have a corn who is still quite small n when she tags its quite funny as its more of a head butt... the tail goes n she sits ready to strike again.. but has been fun she is gettin better... have now got a royal it arrived yesterday.. from what has been said they CAN BE WORSE than corns rubbish feeders, finiky sheds.. humidity not right run the risk of RI`S.. list goes on... but hey all part of the care side.. not every animal is gonna wanna be sociable some shy away, some lap it up..but with time patience and perseverance ya can usually get past most things. Tbh once again .. why get a pet if ya not willing to put the hard work in. |
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the gang
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matty18714
The Count of Corniness
United Kingdom
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Posted - 01/07/2009 : 15:24:19
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Originally posted by cumbrian eejit
same as the rest say, don't give up.
Ask blackecho what I was like at handling my first corn, cecil.
Scott
I recall some nice washing up gloves |
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SexyBear77
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
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Posted - 01/07/2009 : 15:58:59
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not a good idead, if you can't handle your corn dont get another snake, let alone a royal. Its getting rid of a dog that growls and replacing it with a pit bull- pointless and a bit stupid.
dont mean to sound rude but ALL snakes will probably be difficult at some point, and corns are super easy... |
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Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
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gingerpony
Queen Bee
United Kingdom
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Posted - 01/07/2009 : 17:08:45
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hatchling/juvie doesn't really make much of a difference hun................ advice would still be the same
and cumbrian eejit is still having the micky taken about his marigolds................. you'd better did them out again scott, you'll need them, lol |
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HannahB
The Corn Snake Moderator
United Kingdom
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Posted - 01/07/2009 : 17:21:58
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| dont give up on the snakey..are you hesitating when you put your hands in?the more you hesitate the more it will continue to tag and tail shake.. dont give up though..it will be worth it one day :) |
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sexychef
The Corn Snake Moderator
United Kingdom
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Posted - 01/07/2009 : 17:56:21
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| sorry if you have answered this before but what sort of viv is your snake in. can you only gain access via the top? |
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Posted - 01/07/2009 : 18:48:38
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how long have you had him? he might be nervous about his new surroundings.
and what is a 'tag?' sorry, i'm not as experienced as most of you. |
the amazing colour of the cornsnake, as it glides through the feild, never a mistake
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the hapless prey before it, this may as well roll over and close it's eyes as the silent hunter shall always get his prize.
the forked tounge can smell you mouse,red eyes can see you stir, if she does not wake and run now, that will be the end of her. |
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gingerpony
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Posted - 01/07/2009 : 19:13:35
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and what is a 'tag?'
getting bitten |
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Posted - 02/07/2009 : 01:13:45
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had it for exactly 1 month tomorrow.
im not scared of snakes at all. i'll try upload a pic of me in sri lanka with a nice sized python :)
its just the tail shakin' and not wanting to get bit i'll just be a maniac like my mate and put my hand in grab her and pull it out...
she never does anything then apart from "Oh look im being handled"
and yeh i sometimes take my time trying to get her, and no its a sliding glass door :) |
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sexychef
The Corn Snake Moderator
United Kingdom
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Posted - 02/07/2009 : 01:19:43
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| just perseve with the corn build your confidence up dont worry bout getting tag because you are not a real rep keeper until you get tagged.(im still not a real rep keeper nearly two years into the obsesion still no bites) |
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Kehhlyr
ǝʞɐɔ sǝʌoן
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Posted - 02/07/2009 : 01:45:32
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Originally posted by BigBoyBlake
the thing is its not a hatchling, its nearly a year old or is. And it has had regular handling everyday at the shop and with me
Again, perseverance.
Did shop tell you it was handled every day??? If so i'd take that lightly, most shops do not have the time every day to give each rep a decent 15 min+ handling session.
It does sound nervous more than anything, if it's more so when it's in the viv, make a snake hook to help ease it up a bit and keeping the business end away from your free hand until snakie is out. |
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Posted - 02/07/2009 : 11:13:27
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I have a corn, and she sounded like a pneumatic drill when she rattled her tail...
spent loads of time with her, always making sure she knew i was there before getting her out,
couple of months later and she now handles like a dream..
it just takes a bit of time and effort and you have a great snake..
warning if you want a snake to handle then a royal is not for you..
i have royals and i only handle them once a week, for a maximum of fifteen minutes. very occasionally i may do twice, but that is normally when i am cleaning them out.
They are not really snakes that tolerate handling and as Ali says it takes very little for them to stop feeding..
they in my eyes are not good first time snakes despite what people say, to many ifs and buts with them.. |
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Posted - 02/07/2009 : 11:35:44
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My corn has recently started doing the same thing. She used to be fine being handled but something must have spooked her because recently she seems really unimpressed by me trying to pick her up. I got tagged by her for the first time the other day and to be fair, it wasnt that bad.
What i've started doing now is making sure she knows im there before attempting to pick her up. I place my hand gently in the viv, close enough to her to make her take interest, but not close enough to panic her. If i leave it there a while she tends to calm down and come over for a bit of an investigate and then she seems far calmer when i pick her up. I think it's just a case of being patient with it, mine has good days and bad days, but im hoping soon she'll be used to me handling her again.
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0.1.0 Crimson Corn "Cherry Darling"
0.1.0 Anery Corn "Riff Raff"
0.1.0 Hypo Motley Corn "Magenta"
0.1.0 Crested Gecko "Beatrix Kiddo"
0.1.0 Crested Gecko "O-Ren Ishii"
0.1.0 Tortoiseshell and White Kitten "Gizmo!"
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Posted - 03/07/2009 : 03:08:22
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Good news, fed her two mice instead of the one on wednesday, hopefully that might calm her down she could have been hungry  (naughty me!)
Also she did the tail rattling thing whilst eating and didnt strike, she tried to move away so i dont think she will tag me, touch wood!
also read a thread somewhere else on here, it could be because of the heat also.
i'll keep you updated on how things go!  
regards,
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Many Thanks To Solid For The Sig. |
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