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 Posted - 25/11/2009 : 14:56:41
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hi thare i just got my first corn snake on friday the 20th the guy that sold me him had put him in his new viv that i orderd nearly 2 weeks ago so would he be used to his viv? i made sure a done all the right things i got him insured took him to the vets(vet said he is in exelent condition) and he has been out wraped round me. his temps are 28 + 20 is that ok for him. i have been told that because he is in a high traffic area (in my hall) he needs stickers on the glass doors so that i can see in but he cant see out is that right?
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lmfastcars
Hatchling
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Posted - 25/11/2009 : 15:01:11
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he should be used to the new viv but it would still be advisable to leave him to get used to your smell, try putting a bit of your used colthing in there like a sock so he can know its you. Temp sounds about right and im not so sure about the stickers so wait for other people for that one  congrats on your new snake btw |
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SexyBear77
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
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Posted - 25/11/2009 : 15:08:52
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Hey Keiran, welcome to the wonderful world of corn snakes!
Firstly, how big/old is your snake and how big is the viv? Big spaces can stress corns unless fully packed out with plants, hides, branches, fake plants etc. Eg: a 3 foot viv is big enough for a fully grown adult, whilst a small faunarium or rub is fine for a hatchling.
Well done for taking him to the vets, very sensible pet ownership, but tbh I dont think many of us bother with insurance for our snakes.
All new snakes should be given at least a week to settle in and recover after the move with no feeding and no handling, just a water change daily. However you got your corn on the 20th so this doesnt really apply to you anymore!
Hot end temp is fine, cold end is maybe a little too cold, needs to be up around 22-24c really. How are you heating the viv, and is your heating attached to a stat, monitored by thermometers, ideally digital ones?
As for the placement of the viv, is there no where else you can put it? High traffic areas cause stress to snakes- too much going back and forth, vibrations and noise. Do you mean reflective stickers? I can understand the reasoning but corns are solitary animals and being able to see "another snake" in the viv all the time may be stressful. I would consider re-thinking your viv placement.
Hope this helps x |
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Posted - 25/11/2009 : 15:19:38
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he is in a 2 3 ft viv he was in a 4 ft in the pet shop i spent around £400 pounds for him and the viv and the set up i have:
2 thermostats
1 water dish
2 hides
uv strip lights
heat rock
4 plastic plants
heat mat that isent connected to a thermostat but is moneters by the 2 stats i have
1 log because he likes to clib
he is 2 years old he is 4 1/2ft it was the vet that said about the stickers all the lights and heat sorsed are on timers that the guy from the shop set up for him
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SexyBear77
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
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Posted - 25/11/2009 : 15:26:09
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Get the heat rock out ASAP! They are deadly for snakes, they don't feel heat like we do and can burn themselves to death. Again, take it away now!
Did you mean to say 2 thermostats or did you mean thermometers? your mat needs to be connected to a stat for the reasons above, mats can get to around 50c + which will kill your snake. A stat is essential!
Lights aren't needed for corns, and can be annoying. They are more for our pleasure than their well being. Make sure the light isnt giving off too much heat either. |
9.11 Cornsnakes
1.1 Hogg island boas
1.0 Dwarf Burmese python
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Website- http://rassnakes.yolasite.com/ |
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Posted - 25/11/2009 : 15:33:51
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took the heat rock out i ment to say thermometers and whare would i get a thermostat well the light gose on at 9 in the morning a gose of at 5. i was told to feed him monday so i tried he struk and coiled but never ate it, i was told he done that in the pet shop i was got worried when he said his last feed was 2 weeks ago but the vet said he is just winding you up he will eat when he is ready
thanks for all your help |
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SexyBear77
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
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Posted - 25/11/2009 : 15:45:04
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Did the shop you got him from not stock thermostats, You must get one very soon. You can buy them on online retail sites too. Try-
http://www.reptiles.swelluk.com/
Snakes dont "wind you up" when feeding, he was probably stressed by the move and needed to be left quiet a little longer. Try again this coming monday. |
9.11 Cornsnakes
1.1 Hogg island boas
1.0 Dwarf Burmese python
Location: Watford
Website- http://rassnakes.yolasite.com/ |
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Posted - 25/11/2009 : 15:49:08
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| ok thanks for all your help and hopfully me and my boy have a long happy time togeter i dnt no yet how to addpics yet but when i do i will post a pic of my golden boy thanks again |
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SexyBear77
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
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Posted - 25/11/2009 : 15:51:17
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| to post pics upload the photos to photobucket, and then paste the image code into your post. There is a dedicated photo section on the site, so have fun, and cant wait to see your snake! x |
9.11 Cornsnakes
1.1 Hogg island boas
1.0 Dwarf Burmese python
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Posted - 25/11/2009 : 16:01:54
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hope thisworks ![]() |
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Posted - 25/11/2009 : 16:02:51
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got it
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zandefloss
Hatchling
United Kingdom
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Posted - 25/11/2009 : 16:21:29
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that is a very handsome snake! congratulations!
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SexyBear77
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
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Posted - 25/11/2009 : 16:23:00
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Beautiful!
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1.1 Hogg island boas
1.0 Dwarf Burmese python
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eeji
The Morph Master
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Kellog
the nice one
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Posted - 26/11/2009 : 03:45:12
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Think you have been given all the advice you need by those experienced enough to know best!
So all I will add is what a beautiful snake Flake is, lovely markings. Look forward to seeing more pics soon.
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Posted - 26/11/2009 : 12:58:19
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Here is anothe wee pic of flake
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