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Mouse
Yearling
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 11/03/2010 : 12:24:18
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HAHAHAHA, Hiper2009 - I love her FAAAAR too much! Sorry!! I don't mind what she is, it was just to try and figure out what would likely emerge from her and Gobo!!
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I took him out last night, to give her a breather, but he kept me up all night, trying to get out of his viv and into hers. It was never going to happen, but he was making lots of noise all night.
I put him back in today, made sure that they weren't going to fight, and am now at work.
Out of interest, I know the 'signs' for being gravid are looking for a nest box and going off food, but how long does that take? also, if she goes off her food, should I leave it for a while, or offer her fluffs every so often? |
 
1.0.0 - Gobo - Snow Corn (RIP)
0.1.0 - Sprockett - Normal/hypo/het snow Corn
2.0.0 Anery Hatchlings
0.1.0 Amel Hatchling
0.1.0 Normal Hatchling
*Location - Southampton, UK*
http://www.weneedcake.co.uk |
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hiper2009
Banned
United Kingdom
2197 Posts |
Posted - 11/03/2010 : 12:58:13
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Originally posted by Mouse
HAHAHAHA, Hiper2009 - I love her FAAAAR too much! Sorry!! I don't mind what she is, it was just to try and figure out what would likely emerge from her and Gobo!!
:D
I took him out last night, to give her a breather, but he kept me up all night, trying to get out of his viv and into hers. It was never going to happen, but he was making lots of noise all night.
I put him back in today, made sure that they weren't going to fight, and am now at work.
Out of interest, I know the 'signs' for being gravid are looking for a nest box and going off food, but how long does that take? also, if she goes off her food, should I leave it for a while, or offer her fluffs every so often?
Laying
Once your Corn snake has become gravid, they will need to fed more frequently to ensure they gain the vital nutrients needed for egg development. A nest box should be placed in the vivarium when it becomes obvious that the female is searching for a place to lay her eggs. A nest box can be made easily from a plastic tub. Simply cut a hole in the lid of the box that is big enough for your female to fit through and fill the tub with damp vermiculite. Once the eggs have been laid, remove the eggs. Your female will be hungry and exhausted, so continue feeding her more often than you normally would to increase your chances of a successful double clutch.
Incubation
Female Corn Snakes will lay between 10 and 20 eggs, which will need to be incubated for between 55 and 65 days (7 to 9 weeks). Try to keep the eggs at a constant temperature of 26-29°C (79-85°F). Vermiculite is a good substrate to have inside the incubator as it will help keep the humidity levels correct.
Hatchlings
If incubation is successful the hatchlings should break out of their eggs using an egg tooth. They will remain in the eggs to soak up the york for a few days before venturing out of the shell. You should watch them closely at this stage, but not force them to leave the egg before they are ready.
Once they are out of the egg, the hatchlings will all need to be housed separately. Small sandwich box type RUBS (Really Useful Boxes) are good for housing your hatchlings at this stage.
Hatchlings will require their first feed after their first shed, which should occur around a week after they hatch. If the hatchling is reluctant to eat it's first pinky, try braining the pinky to encourage them to take it. If you are planning to sell on your hatchlings, it is important to ensure that the hatchlings are readily accepting food and are healthy before selling them.
This was on the care sheet off this website. |
0.0.0 Royal Python Het Pied 100% CB10 - Chaos
1.1.0 Brazilian Rainbow Boa CB10 - Bow/Mayhem
0.1.0 Cornsnake Amel Het Motley CB10 - Fire
1.0.0 Cornsnake Caramel Het Motley CB09 - Whisky
1.0.0 Cornsnake Snow Het Stripe CB07 - Romeo - R.I.P
1.0.0 Super Golden Labrador Dog CB02 - Bailey
Wish List:
1.2.0 Royal Python - Pastel , Pinstripe , Lesser. |
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Mouse
Yearling
United Kingdom
958 Posts |
Posted - 11/03/2010 : 15:47:41
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Thanks Hiper :D I have read all those sheets (and copy-pasted into a word doc so I can follow it as I go!)
I was more asking about before it's obvious she's gravid! ie, i know the signs when she is, but how long does she take between 'locking' and being gravid? I'm probably not being very concise :( |
1.0.0 - Gobo - Snow Corn (RIP)
0.1.0 - Sprockett - Normal/hypo/het snow Corn
2.0.0 Anery Hatchlings
0.1.0 Amel Hatchling
0.1.0 Normal Hatchling
*Location - Southampton, UK*
http://www.weneedcake.co.uk |
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DannyBrown91
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
3070 Posts |
Posted - 11/03/2010 : 16:12:06
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| It just depends on wether there is a succesfull lock or not. |
0.0.1 Ghost Corn - Casper
0.0.1 Diffused Corn - Reggie
0.0.1 Amel Corn - Candy A.K.A Baby
1.0 Commom BCI - Rocky
0.1 Japanese Akita - Sasha
Location: Liverpool |
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Mouse
Yearling
United Kingdom
958 Posts |
Posted - 11/03/2010 : 16:23:59
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| so if it's successful, she could go off her food immediately, and start searching for a nesting box immediately?! |
1.0.0 - Gobo - Snow Corn (RIP)
0.1.0 - Sprockett - Normal/hypo/het snow Corn
2.0.0 Anery Hatchlings
0.1.0 Amel Hatchling
0.1.0 Normal Hatchling
*Location - Southampton, UK*
http://www.weneedcake.co.uk |
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mikerichards
don't say the 'M' word!
United Kingdom
2901 Posts |
Posted - 12/03/2010 : 16:33:59
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No she won't go off food immeadiately, usually a couple of weeks later, and after about 5 weeks from a good lock she will shed, then its roughly 7 days till she lays, she will become very lethargic then, and I a good idea to keep handling to a minimum. I would also dust with calcium powder.
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Location : Worthing, West Sussex
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Mouse
Yearling
United Kingdom
958 Posts |
Posted - 15/03/2010 : 12:40:53
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Cool, thanks. They've locked at least 4 times now (that I counted while I was there, but could have been more while I was at work!)
She started hiding under the paper rather than sitting on top of him, so I've moved him into a seperate viv, and given her a feed.
:D crossed fingers! |
1.0.0 - Gobo - Snow Corn (RIP)
0.1.0 - Sprockett - Normal/hypo/het snow Corn
2.0.0 Anery Hatchlings
0.1.0 Amel Hatchling
0.1.0 Normal Hatchling
*Location - Southampton, UK*
http://www.weneedcake.co.uk |
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dean54321
Egg
United Kingdom
70 Posts |
Posted - 15/03/2010 : 15:56:24
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| looks like my dads normal to me |
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mikerichards
don't say the 'M' word!
United Kingdom
2901 Posts |
Posted - 15/03/2010 : 16:22:46
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| then your dads one isnt normal. Its bare minimum a hypo, i have seen her in the flesh! |
Location : Worthing, West Sussex
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