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| Just saying hello. Looking to become a snake owner in the next couple of weeks as the wife has finally given in! |
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Posted - 16/11/2009 : 23:16:41
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| hi welcome i a snake owner i just got one yesterday they are really nice keep posting lol ask anything |
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lucifer
The Corn Snake Moderator
United Kingdom
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Posted - 16/11/2009 : 23:35:32
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Have you decided on any particular morph/colour for your first corn? |
 
5.2.0 Cornsnakes: Lucien (Amel), Zero Kiryu (Blizzard), Aura (Butter Stripe), Montana (Normal), Edison (Lavender Stripe), Liberty (Hypo Lavender), Orlando (Anery)
2.0.0 Royals: Q & Little One
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Kehhlyr
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Kellog
the nice one
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Posted - 17/11/2009 : 01:55:57
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Welcome to the forum Wildboy. You will find that this is a great place with lots of experienced owners happy to give their advice and support. You also gets lots of fun and friendship as a bonus. Not sure how much snake care you have researched but I would advise the following:
1. Very early advise but important, when you get your snake you need to leave it for a week to get over the stress of moving to your house and let it settle into its new surroundings by leaving it without handling or feeding for a week. Only put your hand in daily to change water and straighten substrate, that way it gets used to your smell.
2. As already suggested by Kehhlyr make sure you read the care sheet on here (http://www.thecornsnake.co.uk/corn_snake_care_sheet.htm), lots of information for new snake owners. Also read this topic on 'Your 1st Snake' http://www.thecornsnake.co.uk/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=4133
3. No question is regarded as a silly question on here.....it is much better asked and answered, you will probably find others who want the info too!
4. When you do get your snake you need to get as much info about it as possible....shedding history, feeding history etc. Start your own 'Snake Diary', noting things like weight, length, feeding dates and what you feed, shedding dates, health problems. I know it seems a bit over the top but it is actually really helpful keeping track of your snake's health - I even note when Kellog poos!!
5. Unwritten forum rule (bit early for you at the moment) - pics as soon as possible!
Am sure you cant wait to get your snake....would love to know what bribery you used to get the wife to finally give in! But I will warn you that corn snakes are addictive.....and yes, the majority of us have stood up, said "hello my name is **** and I am addicted to corns........! And I am proud of it!" You havent started down that path yet so be warned!!
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HannahB
The Corn Snake Moderator
United Kingdom
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Posted - 17/11/2009 : 06:49:37
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hey and welcome
as pointed out the care sheet is the best place to start, if you think of anything that isnt on there just ask and someone will answer for you  |
2.0 Normal Royal Pythons - Q and Little One
1.0 Chihauhaun Mountain Kingsnake - Simba
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gmac
The Scottish Admin
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Posted - 17/11/2009 : 13:06:33
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Posted - 19/11/2009 : 22:35:41
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| Thanks for the advice. As to colour of my first snake, I think I'm going as natural as possible. Not sure on the bright colours, they seem too manufactured for my personal tastes although there are some fantastic colours out there. |
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gingerpony
Queen Bee
United Kingdom
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Posted - 20/11/2009 : 12:32:16
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cornsnakes, ratsnakes, bullsnakes, boas and day geckos
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lee2308
The Corn Snake Moderator
United Kingdom
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Posted - 20/11/2009 : 19:48:14
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Posted - 21/11/2009 : 00:14:18
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Yay to Wifey letting you have a Snake!
Hubby and I are getting our Snakey this weekend!!
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Stumpy
Hatchling
United Kingdom
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Posted - 21/11/2009 : 12:42:36
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dantheman2944
Hatchling
United Kingdom
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Posted - 21/11/2009 : 20:05:40
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hi an welcome!!!
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hillzi
The Lost boy.
United Kingdom
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Posted - 21/11/2009 : 21:53:39
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Kellog
the nice one
United Kingdom
7308 Posts |
Posted - 22/11/2009 : 02:15:17
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Originally posted by wildboy
Thanks for the advice. As to colour of my first snake, I think I'm going as natural as possible. Not sure on the bright colours, they seem too manufactured for my personal tastes although there are some fantastic colours out there.
I must admit that I agree with you Wildboy...love the natural colours. Think the others are beautiful and really enjoy looking at photos of them....but not sure they are for me.
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Posted - 22/11/2009 : 21:16:47
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pics now in the photo section
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LittleMick
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 23/11/2009 : 20:41:30
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| Hey, welcometo the forum. |
0.4.0 Gerbils (Gemini, Pica, Gerty and Sasha)
0.1.0 Leopard Gecko (Elle)
1.0.0 Carolina Corn Snake(Elijah)
0.0.1 Emperor/Imperial Scorpion (Abbi)
2.0.0 Roborovski Dwarf Hamsters (Micro & Chippy)
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