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 Posted - 13/10/2009 : 17:51:33
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Ok, so 12 days ago I got my first ever Corn snake, a lovely female about 8 weeks old. Had a healthy feeding record etc, looked in good shape so no worries there.
After an understandable nervous hour or so, she came out and was exploring the vivarium , up and down the glass, over the hides, around the edges etc... and she carried on this behaviour for a few days. She used to first come out roughly 4pm and stay out til 10pm, exploring all of the time.
After 4 days I put my hand in the viv and fairly near her (within 6 inches) for her to get used to me, my smell and presence etc, she didn't like this and darted under a hide, but reappeared an hour later like normal.
The day after I gave her her first feed (7 days since the last feed, 5 since I got her), everything went ok. Then she dissappeared for a day or two (presumably to digest in peace) after which she poked her head out for 10 minutes.
Since then I haven't seen her, so thats 3 days without seeing her at all. Is this usual for a snake? Was the initial high actvity only because it was new space, now she's settled she's really quiet? Could she be getting ready to shed? I don't want to check under hides etc just yet and disturb her if this is normal behaviour and I'm just worrying to much.
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devilsmistress
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Posted - 13/10/2009 : 17:57:20
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| She could well be going into shed, It's normal so dont worry! One of mide hid away for about 2 weesk once before getting board and coming out again! |
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HannahB
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Posted - 13/10/2009 : 18:11:47
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because shes still new shes probably still settling in..my little guy Edison hides away for 3/4 days after every feed which is normal for him..
have a look on her records which you should have been given when you got her and see when she last shed.. if it was around 5-6weeks ago then she might well be due a shed soon
to get her used to you,put a small piece of clothing with your scent on in her faun/viv and she should get used to you more  |
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Posted - 13/10/2009 : 19:18:41
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Snake's way of keeping their humans on their toes:
Behave a certain way. Then, when your human relaxes, change your behaviour radically. Sit back and enjoy watching your human fret about it. 
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Posted - 13/10/2009 : 20:21:12
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| your lucky winston only ever comes out at night he is proper nocturnal wich is a bit annoying, might see him around when hes due a feed. |
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Kellog
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Posted - 13/10/2009 : 20:39:01
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| It is early days yet and she is just settling in. It does take them awhile to feel really secure. At least she was happy enough to feed, which is a good sign. It could be that she is coming out when you aren't around or at night. Mine went through a phase of staying in his hide for weeks, but has just started coming out again - now he is either in his hide or hiding under the substrate so that you cant see him....which is quite an achievement for a 4 and a half foot snake! Main thing is not to panic...just be patient. xxx |
  
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Posted - 13/10/2009 : 22:32:43
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Thanks for the advice everyone, really helpful.
I had a look around the viv for her and she was curled up in a corner, wasn't looking dull yet so maybe she's just keeping out of the way. AS long as I know it's normal it's not a problem.
I'll bear in mind putting some clothing in with her, I'll keep away from my socks though  |
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Kehhlyr
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Posted - 14/10/2009 : 09:25:48
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Originally posted by MrMerlin
.....I'll bear in mind putting some clothing in with her, I'll keep away from my socks though
Haha, definitely!!!
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