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 Posted - 10/08/2009 : 21:33:51
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hi we have had our corn snake (ultramel motley) for 24 hours now, it our first time ever to have any type of reptile.
after having him out for a while he stops moving all together and keeps really really still, you can just see his little body breathing, just tonight he curled up on my lap and never moved for about an hour till i moved!! is this normal and is he ok?????????? |
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Remmy
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Posted - 10/08/2009 : 21:41:10
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| Hi and welcome to the forum. How old is your corn? You shouldnt really handle him for a week to give him time to settle in. He is probably quite scared. |
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Posted - 10/08/2009 : 21:44:45
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Hi and welcome to the forum. How old is your corn? You shouldnt really handle him for a week to give him time to settle in. He is probably quite scared.
thank you, he's two months old, he has a good look around and moves about for quit a while then just stops like he's gone asleep!!! |
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Remmy
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Posted - 10/08/2009 : 22:00:47
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He is probably looking for somewhere to hide and as he cant hide anywhere just keeps still to feel safe.
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Posted - 10/08/2009 : 22:22:45
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| so would it be best to leave him for a few days???????? |
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Remmy
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
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Posted - 10/08/2009 : 22:45:28
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| I would leave him for a week. Put a worn sock in his faun/viv so he gets used to your scent. |
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Posted - 10/08/2009 : 22:55:01
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here is our little fella dodge!!!!  |
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Posted - 10/08/2009 : 22:57:23
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| seems like a good idea, dont quit know about a sock tho, dont want to scare him away forever!!!!! |
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Remmy
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
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Posted - 10/08/2009 : 23:03:48
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Nice snake. The sock has worked with all 3 of mine, though i think they behave just to get rid off the smell.  |
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Posted - 10/08/2009 : 23:09:01
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| cheers for the advice, hope it works!!! |
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Stumpy
Hatchling
United Kingdom
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Posted - 10/08/2009 : 23:57:37
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| A small piece of cloth that you have had on your body for a day,if placed in the enclosure with the snake should help it identify you. |
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Kellog
the nice one
United Kingdom
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Posted - 11/08/2009 : 02:30:30
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| What also helps is, although you are leaving him alone, keep changing his water each day and straightening his substrate....that way your smell gets into his viv naturally and he becomes used to your hand being in there. Respect his space and dont go anywhere near him to begin with. It just takes time and patience. When you do take him out I would definitely only do it for short periods of time, like 15mins, so he can get used to it - an hour out of his viv must have been very stressful for him at the moment. You can build up the time of handling as you and he get used to each other. Not sure if this is the right advice but am sure I will be corrected if I am wrong, which is the great thing about this forum! Welcome, by the way. xxx |
  
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Remmy
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Posted - 11/08/2009 : 09:47:19
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What also helps is, although you are leaving him alone, keep changing his water each day and straightening his substrate....that way your smell gets into his viv naturally and he becomes used to your hand being in there. Respect his space and dont go anywhere near him to begin with. It just takes time and patience. When you do take him out I would definitely only do it for short periods of time, like 15mins, so he can get used to it - an hour out of his viv must have been very stressful for him at the moment. You can build up the time of handling as you and he get used to each other. Not sure if this is the right advice but am sure I will be corrected if I am wrong, which is the great thing about this forum! Welcome, by the way. xxx
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Kellog
the nice one
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Posted - 11/08/2009 : 11:24:51
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| Thanks Remmy, still very wary about giving advice cos I know I have a lot to learn but have also learnt a lot already from the forum. Know that if I say something wrong I will be corrected fast and will appreciate the correction - these mods are great at giving advice and keeping an eye on advice given by others! xxx |
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Brookestar
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
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Posted - 11/08/2009 : 11:58:58
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| hi and wlecome. hope you sort everything out. nice snake btw. amel motley? |
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CAL
Hatchling
United Kingdom
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Posted - 11/08/2009 : 13:50:21
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| Monty generally, slithers around for bit, then stays dead still (almost like he's watching tv), slithers around a bit more and then looks for somewhere to hide. He's been doing that for years. |
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lucifer
The Corn Snake Moderator
United Kingdom
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Posted - 11/08/2009 : 14:07:45
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Welcome to the forums, nice looking snakey.
Like others have said give the little guy at least a week to settle in before you handle him, also bare in mind you shouldn't handle him for 48 hours after a feed or when he is about to shed (as they become partially blind).
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Taz Devil
Hatchling
United Kingdom
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Posted - 11/08/2009 : 14:17:30
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Hello and welcome to the forums. Like you I have only been a snake keeper since June. I originally put my corn into a RUB and left her to her own devices for an entire week, I changed the water daily and moved bits and bobs around so that she got out and about to explore her new surroundings.
I fed her 2 weeks after having her and now feed her every thursday so that she has time to digest ready for me handling her on Saturday night.
I originally had her out for about 5 mins a day, and have increased this by 5 mins every week since.
The best advice I have been given is:-
When going to handle her make sure you do it away from the head and just get a hold and remove her from the tank/RUB/Viv, try to avoid going in and pulling your hand away sharply if spooked as this not onnly makes you nervous but the snake as well. |
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Posted - 11/08/2009 : 17:33:46
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Welcome to the forum, and heed the sound advice, as Taz has said. Little and often, gentle but firm, no sudden movements and dont forget to cleanse your hands before and after you handle snakey. Good husbandry is key to rep keeping as I'm sure others will agree. |
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HannahB
The Corn Snake Moderator
United Kingdom
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Posted - 11/08/2009 : 22:38:03
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sounds like the people above me have already given all the info i could offer you...lol
welcome btw... your snake is stunning  |
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Stumpy
Hatchling
United Kingdom
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Posted - 11/08/2009 : 23:45:50
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I had Sid out yesterday and in the garden.
He was moving around quite normally then stopped, This is a sign I know as he started to raise his tail.
I made sure it was clear of me and my clothing and he did his bowel movement ( you know what I mean), it dropped in the garden, I then returned him to his viv, no need to clean it this time. |
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1st corn snake, stays dead still??????
