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paula houghton
Snake Mite

United Kingdom
16 Posts

Posted - 20/04/2010 :  12:31:16  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
i got my first corn snake yesterday, and already need help

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Mouse
Yearling

United Kingdom
958 Posts

Posted - 20/04/2010 :  12:36:14  Show Profile  Click to see Mouse's MSN Messenger address  Reply with Quote
hiya! welcome! whats the problem?


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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Mouse
Yearling

United Kingdom
958 Posts

Posted - 20/04/2010 :  12:50:56  Show Profile  Click to see Mouse's MSN Messenger address  Reply with Quote
(Have replied in the health section!)


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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crazy JJ
Fully Grown Corn

United Kingdom
2326 Posts

Posted - 20/04/2010 :  13:02:33  Show Profile  Click to see crazy JJ's MSN Messenger address  Reply with Quote
hiya n welcome to the forum :D

Congrats on ya 1st snakie :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 - 20/04/2010 :  13:13:02  Show Profile  Click to see kdlang's MSN Messenger address  Reply with Quote
Hiya. Welcome to the forum. Don't worry about needing help right at the beginning. You are in the right place

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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Figs
Fully Grown Corn

United Kingdom
3319 Posts

Posted - 20/04/2010 :  13:24:03  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
hello and welcome
you can get almost any help you need here

dont forget to post pictures of your new snakie!
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mozacchio
Sub Adult

Greece
1135 Posts

Posted - 20/04/2010 :  13:37:47  Show Profile  Click to see mozacchio's MSN Messenger address  Reply with Quote
Hello and welcome to the forum..!
Feel free to ask anything!
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HannahB
The Corn Snake Moderator

United Kingdom
5491 Posts

Posted - 20/04/2010 :  14:58:39  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
hey and welcome
dont be afraid to ask us questions - we were all new to snakes at some point and none of us on here can say we havent made mistakes


2.0 Normal Royal Pythons - Q and Little One
1.0 Chihauhaun Mountain Kingsnake - Simba



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876 Posts

Posted - 20/04/2010 :  18:10:03  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Hello and Welcome
xXx


Slinky-Tallulah-Fairy-Bell

"My Heart has joined The Thousand for my friend stopped running today"
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gmac
The Scottish Admin

United Kingdom
5319 Posts

Posted - 20/04/2010 :  21:00:16  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
hiya and welcome


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441 Posts

Posted - 20/04/2010 :  21:40:56  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Welcome to the forum


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Kellog
the nice one

United Kingdom
7308 Posts

Posted - 21/04/2010 :  04:03:14  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Welcome Paula, it is really good that you have joined us! And please dont feel bad about needing help straight away. When I got my first corn he refused to eat for 13 weeks and that is how I found this forum - they explained what was going on (he was horny ), told me what to do and kept me sane while I drove them mad! They havent been able to get rid of me since !! We all need help and even the most experienced snake keepers on here will admit that they still have stuff to learn and make mistakes (ok, they probably wouldnt admit to the mistakes bit but I am sure it happens!) 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 . I am not sure how much information you already know about corn snake keeping, so sorry if I am repeating information you already know...but it is better heard twice than not at all.

Am sure you have already browsed the TCS site and forum, 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

You say you only got your corn on Monday, 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. You mustnt worry about your corn not feeding for that week, corns are a lot hardier than we realise and going for a week without food will not do them any harm, no matter how small they are. You are rarely advised this in a lot of pet shops but it is an important way of getting your snake to de-stress and feel safe with you. It is a hard week, very frustrating, but worth it for the snake's sake. Obviously you have had to cause some disruption to its viv, removing it from behind the backing and sorting out the heatmat....so it may be worthwhile beginning the week again once you have everything how it needs to be in the viv.

You will find 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.

Unfortunately many pet shops cannot be trusted with what they are telling you , which you have already experienced. I know that I double check anything I am told on here. Remember that no question is regarded as a silly 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!

I am not sure if you have thought about doing this, 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

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!!

Once again, the forum is here to help so use it! Dont apologise for needing help. All that is important is the health and safety of your snake and your happiness with it....so you can begin to experience the true joy of being a corn owner !

I look forward to getting to know you better.

xxx


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915 Posts

Posted - 23/04/2010 :  09:53:59  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
welcome.

0.1.0 Snow Corn Snake - Tof
1.0.0 Stripe Cali King - Su'tey
1.0.0 Staffordshire Bull Terrier x Rottweiler - Twix
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gingerpony
Queen Bee

United Kingdom
10455 Posts

Posted - 23/04/2010 :  14:01:33  Show Profile  Click to see gingerpony's MSN Messenger address  Reply with Quote
heya and welcome

cornsnakes, ratsnakes, bullsnakes, boas and day geckos

Location:Leeds/York/Selby area
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herriotfan
Fully Grown Corn

United Kingdom
5853 Posts

Posted - 23/04/2010 :  17:19:21  Show Profile  Click to see herriotfan's MSN Messenger address  Reply with Quote
Hi
welcome aboard. here to help and everyone is friendly so fire away with all your questions!


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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419 Posts

Posted - 28/04/2010 :  10:58:37  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Hi & welcome to the forum

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

www.vickyexotics.webs.com

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Sizzlesmum
Hatchling

United Kingdom
490 Posts

Posted - 28/04/2010 :  19:24:44  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Hi and welcome

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