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Cornucopia
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
7 Posts |
 Posted - 08/04/2010 : 07:52:45
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Just bought my first snake for many years - a lovely natural corn, approx 7 months old, sex unknown. Looking forward to seeing him grow & hopefully won't be asking to many stupid questions on here!
I have owned several snakes - grass, garter, dice, Royal python, & several lizards - skinks, green anoles, so not completely new to reptiles. |
Life is what you make it. I obviously didn't read the instructions! |
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63 Posts |
Posted - 08/04/2010 : 09:10:52
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hia and welcome to the forum! |
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mozacchio
Sub Adult
Greece
1135 Posts |
Posted - 08/04/2010 : 09:26:59
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Hello and welcome to the forum..!
No question is stupid! Ask anything you like..!
It's better to look through the care sheet of the site or search the older forum topics!
Pics of the new guy are a must..! 
Have you named it yet?
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876 Posts |
Posted - 08/04/2010 : 10:43:00
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Welcome to the forum and Welcome Back to the Wonderful World of Retiles!
xXx |
Slinky-Tallulah-Fairy-Bell
"My Heart has joined The Thousand for my friend stopped running today" |
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DannyBrown91
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
3070 Posts |
Posted - 08/04/2010 : 12:07:01
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| Hey welcome to the forum. |
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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Kehhlyr
ǝʞɐɔ sǝʌoן
United Kingdom
8173 Posts |
Posted - 08/04/2010 : 12:15:52
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| Hiya, and welcome to the forum. |
-=Kehhlyr - The Resident Loon
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Mouse
Yearling
United Kingdom
958 Posts |
Posted - 08/04/2010 : 12:30:51
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| hiya! welcome! |
 
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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HannahB
The Corn Snake Moderator
United Kingdom
5491 Posts |
Posted - 08/04/2010 : 12:39:42
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| hiya and welcome |
2.0 Normal Royal Pythons - Q and Little One
1.0 Chihauhaun Mountain Kingsnake - Simba
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crazy JJ
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
2326 Posts |
Posted - 08/04/2010 : 12:43:10
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| hey n welcome to the forum :D |
2.5 corns 2.0 cali kings 1.0 tange hondo milk 1.0 apricot pueblan milk 1.0 royal (overgrown slug) 0.1 tarantula 1.0 chinchilla chico, 0.1 goldfish tigger 0.0.4 minows 0.2 cats fudge and porsha and 0.3.2 tarantula’s that are my mummys
r.i.p to the lil ones that i and mummy have lost recently |
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kdlang
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
3556 Posts |
Posted - 08/04/2010 : 15:25:37
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Hi and welcome
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4.1.0 corns - Izzy (Carolina) Alice (Amel) Peanut (Butter Motley) Swayze (Ghost) Carmellia (Butter Motley)
0.1.0 cat - Kizzy
1.0.0 Dog - Dobbie
Location - Chesterfield, Derbyshire
www.support-dogs.org.uk |
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419 Posts |
Posted - 08/04/2010 : 16:13:23
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0.1.0 Crested Gecko: Keiko
2.1.0 Corn Snakes: Picollo, Morph, Sookie
0.1.0 Royal Python: Luna
0.0.1 Pueblan Milk Snake: Chilli
2.4.0 Leopard Geckos: Cleo, Echo, Tiffin, Roley, Scarlett, Ludwig
1.0.0 Understanding Boyfriend: Nick |
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herriotfan
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
5853 Posts |
Posted - 08/04/2010 : 18:38:07
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Husband....Very Understanding!!! (Phil)
Son & Daughter (Kevin & Carol)
Granddaughter (Eva)
3.4.0 Cornsnakes Amel (Sidney) Caramel Stripe (Sultan) Amber (Cleo) Carolina (Phoebe) Anery Motley Stripe (Penny) Snow (Lily) Caramel (Holmes)
1.2.0 Royal Pythons(Peeps, Pandora & Pepsi)
1.0.0 Hognose (Hudson)
2.1.0 Dogs (Dillon, Alfie, Ellie)
0.1.0 Senegal Parrot (Peanut)
1.1.0 Bearded Dragons (Bonnie & Clyde)
1.0.0 Crested Geckos (Echo)
0.2.1 Hermanns Tortoises (Ebbie, Rosie & Twiglet)
0.1.0 Guinea Pig (Dolly-Pipsqueak)
0.1.9 Tarantulas (Poppy, Gypsy, Bumble, Insey Winsey, Sonic, Cookie, Raven, Fudge, Titch & Sox)
??? Foster animals
Location: Near Saffron Walden, Essex
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Figs
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
3319 Posts |
Posted - 08/04/2010 : 18:54:54
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hello and welcome!
i'm sure you'll enjoy being here - everyone is very nice :)
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124 Posts |
Posted - 08/04/2010 : 22:39:17
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welcome to the mad house
paul |
dogs:1.1.0 cookie, scrappy
rabbit:0.1.0 bluebell
beardies:1.1.0 spike, sunshine
corns:1.0.0 sid
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LittleMick
Yearling
United Kingdom
563 Posts |
Posted - 08/04/2010 : 22:43:12
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| Hey there, welcome to 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)
Tropical fish - 6 Platys.6 Mollies.9 Glowlight Tetra.4 Pearl Gouramis.4 Apple Snails.1 Tiger Plec.2 Common Bristlenose Plecs and lots of babies. |
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Kellog
the nice one
United Kingdom
7308 Posts |
Posted - 09/04/2010 : 02:51:12
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Welcome Paul, it is great that you have joined us! This is a great forum with lots of experienced owners happy to give their advice and support. You also get lots of fun and friendship . You obviously have experience in reptile keeping having had snakes and lizards before....and I am afraid that I am not very sure how much they differ from corns - as I am a 'corn lover'  !
Am sure you have already browsed the TCS site and forum to remind yourself, and found that it provides great information. The best place to look is http://www.thecornsnake.co.uk/corn_snake_care_sheet.htm, it has 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
I am not sure if you did this with your other snakes, but we always suggest you follow the one-week rule (it is more of a guide than a rule but worth adhering too!)...no handling or feeding for the first week to allow your snake to get over the stress of the move and for it to get used to the new smells and its new surroundings. This means just putting your hand in to change the water daily and straighten the substrate, so it can get used to your smell and not be threatened by you.
I am sure you have found that there is a large amount of conflicting information out there about corn keeping – on the internet, in books, etc. Even on here you will find that people have different opinions.....but at least you have a place to ask what you need to know and get the answers from experienced owners. Then you can decide what to do with what you are told.
Again, you have probably experienced that many pet shops cannot be trusted with what they are telling you  . I know that I double check anything I am told on here. With your reptile knowledge I doubt you will have much to ask, but as HannahB said - no question is regarded as a stupid question .....it is much better asked and answered, you will probably find others who want the info too! First place to look is in the top right hand corner of the screen where there is a search button...type in what you are worried about and see if you can find an answer. I know you can get swamped with different topics including what you are searching for, so it is a bit daunting but worth a look. If you cant find the answer you are looking for then dont hesitate to ask!
Again, I am not sure if you did this with your other snakes, but I keep my own 'Snake Diaries', 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 and Silvesta poo !!
Unwritten forum rule - pics as soon as possible! This link will help - http://www.thecornsnake.co.uk/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=14
You returned to your love of reps, so need a warning - corn snakes are addictive.....and yes, the majority of us have stood up, said "hello my name is ****, I am addicted to corns........! And I am proud of it!" You have just started down that corn path so be warned!!
I look forward to getting to know you better and having your in-put and experience on the forum .
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441 Posts |
Posted - 09/04/2010 : 20:22:43
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| Welcome to the forum. Nice selection of Reps you have. |
 
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KITTYCAT
Hatchling
United Kingdom
492 Posts |
Posted - 10/04/2010 : 15:04:39
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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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Cornucopia
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
7 Posts |
Posted - 10/04/2010 : 20:15:27
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Thanks to everyone for a warm welcome. I must confess that I didn't stick to the 7 day rule - Cornelius / Cornelia (I'll find out which one soon I hope) was fed last Saturday & I got him on Thursday so I didn't feel I could leave him for another 5 or six days before feeding.
Good news is that he took a pinkie we soon as I showed it to him, the wife & kids thought it fascinating to watch him feed. He's now safely curled up in his hide so I'll see him on Monday evening.
He's very friendly & inquisitive and as soon as I can I will measure & weigh him.
TTFN!
Paul. |
Life is what you make it. I obviously didn't read the instructions! |
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lee2308
The Corn Snake Moderator
United Kingdom
3348 Posts |
Posted - 13/04/2010 : 22:49:15
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gingerpony
Queen Bee
United Kingdom
10455 Posts |
Posted - 17/04/2010 : 08:52:37
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| belated heya and welcome |
cornsnakes, ratsnakes, bullsnakes, boas and day geckos
Location:Leeds/York/Selby area |
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Hi everyone :)
