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Hey im Michelle and im geting my first corn next week.
Been lurking bout the forum for a bit and decided to join up and get as munch info as poss. Particularly bout viv size and heating . . . dont want to balls it up  |
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BlueTongueDan
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Posted - 14/08/2009 : 19:41:48
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Yea does seem that way. Not full of contradicting info like alot of the places i've been looking about.
Gotta say looks like you got a small zoo Id love that eventually. :D |
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lee2308
The Corn Snake Moderator
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Posted - 14/08/2009 : 19:48:39
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Kellog
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Posted - 14/08/2009 : 20:53:30
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| Welcome to the forum x.shell.x. It is a great place to be, you make friends and can ask the silliest question without feeling stupid! You also know you will get excellant support and advice. Soon we will be indespensible to you!!!! xxx |
  
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hillzi
The Lost boy.
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Posted - 14/08/2009 : 21:26:02
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Remmy
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
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Posted - 14/08/2009 : 21:38:21
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Hi Michelle and welcome to the forum  |
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KITTYCAT
Hatchling
United Kingdom
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Posted - 15/08/2009 : 17:31:01
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Hi n welcome. You'll get lots of help n info here. since your not gettin your corn till next week it would be a good idea to get everthing you need n get you viv set up n running so its ready for your corn. my viv is about 2ft by 1 f you dont need a huge one as corns dont like too big a space so ive heard. heat mat with thermostat , substrate, water bowl, thermostat sticky ones are good as my corn kept knocking the other ones off n somewhere to hide should be enough to get you sarted it be a good idea to get in some frozen pinkies too take it is a baby youre gettin. goodluck mind n post a pic. |
1.0.0 carolina corn (herbie)
0.1.0 snow corn (casper)
0.0.1 anery motley corn(diesel)
0.0.1 calafornia banded king snake (ozzy)
0.1.0 royal python (pandora)
0.0.1 boa constrictor (bullet)
1.0.0 weinmaraner (zac)
1.0.0 staffy (zeus)
1.1.0 cats (sophie n pepe)
0.0.1 fish (fish)
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Fully Grown Corn
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Posted - 15/08/2009 : 17:42:04
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Posted - 15/08/2009 : 19:17:54
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Originally posted by KITTYCAT
Hi n welcome. You'll get lots of help n info here. since your not gettin your corn till next week it would be a good idea to get everthing you need n get you viv set up n running so its ready for your corn. my viv is about 2ft by 1 f you dont need a huge one as corns dont like too big a space so ive heard. heat mat with thermostat , substrate, water bowl, thermostat sticky ones are good as my corn kept knocking the other ones off n somewhere to hide should be enough to get you sarted it be a good idea to get in some frozen pinkies too take it is a baby youre gettin. goodluck mind n post a pic.
Thanks. got the viv well for the first bit anyways i'll upgrade to a bigger one as he/she grows ended up goin for this one http://www.thepet-shoponline.co.uk/exo-terra-terrarium--vivarium-30x30x45cm-288-p.asp thats should do right ? then when i have to get a new bigger one i'll be able to use this one for another baby. Got the pinkies already and the hides and heat mat although thats one thing i got one big enough to cover 'bout one third of the tank as thats what i read on here . . . it seems to be one of the things i never got a consistant answer for along the way. Mine doesnt have a thermostat so guess i'll be out again to get one that does And i know im being a pain but . . . the substrate is there a particular kind that is best to use ?
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KITTYCAT
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Posted - 16/08/2009 : 10:44:09
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| Hi again, You will need a thermostat to wire ur heat mat too , so it switches off at a certain temp also a thememeter so you can see the temp in the viv. I use aspen in my viv as substrate though some simply use newspaperjust dont use sawdust as the snake can inhale it. i order all my stuff from 888reptiles n get it delivered its fast and alot cheaper than the pet shops. |
1.0.0 carolina corn (herbie)
0.1.0 snow corn (casper)
0.0.1 anery motley corn(diesel)
0.0.1 calafornia banded king snake (ozzy)
0.1.0 royal python (pandora)
0.0.1 boa constrictor (bullet)
1.0.0 weinmaraner (zac)
1.0.0 staffy (zeus)
1.1.0 cats (sophie n pepe)
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hillzi
The Lost boy.
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Posted - 16/08/2009 : 11:34:42
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dont use sawdust as the snake can inhale it.
Yup, the fumes can be bad, don't use pine or cedar either. Just aspen or newspaper, hemp, newspaper. stick with stuff you know is safe
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Posted - 16/08/2009 : 12:47:36
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1.0.ghost stripe motley het vanishing pattern.
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gingerpony
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Posted - 16/08/2009 : 20:39:42
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heya and welcome
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dont use sawdust as the snake can inhale it.
the main problem with sawdust is that it's pine, which emits toxins harmful to snakes, which can affect their skin/cales and respiratory system............... to people it's the 'pleasant smell'! |
cornsnakes, ratsnakes, bullsnakes, boas and day geckos
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Posted - 16/08/2009 : 23:10:54
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Flatpack63
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Posted - 17/08/2009 : 14:31:12
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Hiya and welcome to the friendliest forum on the web.
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Hey just a quick question . . . prolly a silly question but here goes anyways.
I'm going to pick up on friday. what should i be taking with to transport her home ? any ideas would be extremly helpful.
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Posted - 17/08/2009 : 17:03:48
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Posted - 17/08/2009 : 21:13:33
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| should be fine as long as there are air holes, it closes securely and you put down kitchen roll or substrate in it. If on bus may be worthwhile having a bag to cover it, it the RUB is see-through you could cause a commotion - good or bad! xxx |
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Posted - 17/08/2009 : 21:43:18
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Thanx.
Called the guy and he is gicing me the container it has been staying in home with me :) |
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