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Ashma
Hatchling
United Kingdom
113 Posts |
 Posted - 02/06/2010 : 21:12:19
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Well, as some of you will know, it was first chance to handle little Theo tonight, and I was obviously giddy and apprehensive at the same time.
It could not have gone better!
When I got home he was out and exploring so I took the lid off his faun and put my hand inside. He came and explored straight away and within about 30 seconds he was in my hand and coiled around my fingers
 Twas brilliant!!
I didn't keep him out for too long, as it was his first time out of the faun.
After calming down (haha) I checked on his diary and it turns out he had his last feed 13 days ago  So I thought I would give him his pinky and see whether he was truly settled. I hope you guys don't think this was too much of a bad idea??
Anyways. It went amazing!!
I defrosted the pinky and brought it upstairs and put my hand in his faun to pick him out. I put the pinky in the RUB and took him to it.
He struck from my hand!!! It was amazing to see!!!
It was the first time I've ever seen a snake feed up close. Literally mesmerized.
So far he's kept it down and he's nicely laid out in his hot-end hide digesting his first meal in his new home
Awesome. Awesome. AWESOME!!
So happy its unreal. So happy I don't even mind that I can't touch him again for 48hours ha ha!
I have plenty of pics, but I'm away this weekend, but I promise I'll have them up asap next week!
Ashley = Happy
Theo = Best thing ever! |
Location - Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria |
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mozacchio
Sub Adult
Greece
1135 Posts |
Posted - 02/06/2010 : 21:14:08
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I'm happy that everything went well! 
Aren't corns great??
And don't worry about the feeding part, it's ok! |
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Sta~ple
qeeun speler
United Kingdom
6129 Posts |
Posted - 02/06/2010 : 21:15:28
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| Wow that went very well! Your very lucky! |
   
A very special super, duper thanks for K :3 |
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Ashma
Hatchling
United Kingdom
113 Posts |
Posted - 02/06/2010 : 21:16:59
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Thanks guys!
Sta~ple - I know!! Striking from my hand on he first feed was something that I didn't expect at all.
I'm literally glowing and smiling so hard its actually rather painful ha ha |
Location - Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria |
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Mouse
Yearling
United Kingdom
958 Posts |
Posted - 02/06/2010 : 23:14:35
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| Awesome! :D:D bet you're happy! |
 
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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LittleMick
Yearling
United Kingdom
563 Posts |
Posted - 02/06/2010 : 23:49:18
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| It's always great |
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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stotty01
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
1168 Posts |
Posted - 03/06/2010 : 00:09:31
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| i know how you feel, i gave my snake her first feed today :D a magical/special momment :) |
my aunties, bestfriends, hairdressers, friends boyfriend had a snake and it stretched out to measure him to eat him......true story.....
1.0.0 tortoise
1.0.0 sinaloan milk snake
1.0.0 jack russel
0.1.0 anery corn medusa
1.0.0 snow corn abomninable
0.1.0 royal python priscilla
http://www.youtube.com/user/stotty01 dads youtube channel
Tail n scales, Linton, Cambs, CB21 4XN, Tel no 01223 893 508 http://www.tails-n-scales.co.uk/
wish list: boa! |
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DannyBrown91
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
3070 Posts |
Posted - 03/06/2010 : 00:21:39
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congrats mate, its always good when they take their first feed.
You just described exactly what happened when i first fed my casper.
I put him in the feeding tub first now lol. |
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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Kellog
the nice one
United Kingdom
7308 Posts |
Posted - 03/06/2010 : 04:53:37
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I just love the last bit of your post - Ashley = Happy
Theo = Best thing ever!
I am not surprised you are so happy, excited, overwhelmed, shocked....probably isnt a word to describe it!
I dont think many can compare their first handling and feeding session to yours....for Theo to come to your hand and coil round your fingers is just fantastic, it shows how comfortable he is feeling with you.
And then to strike from your hand , I bet you couldnt believe it!
Congratulations to you and to Theo !
xxx
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herriotfan
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
5853 Posts |
Posted - 03/06/2010 : 09:17:09
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| That's really lovely. I know exactly what you mean, I still go all gooey over Sid. I'm everso happy for you. |
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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mrsT
Hatchling
United Kingdom
186 Posts |
Posted - 03/06/2010 : 18:29:34
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I know exactly how you feel!!Jake struck for the first time last week and i was sooo excited!!!
so pleased for you!Theo is obviously one happy lil snake |
1 carolina corn - Jake
1 hypo lavender - Kane
1 xb dog - Zak
Location: Essex |
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HannahB
The Corn Snake Moderator
United Kingdom
5491 Posts |
Posted - 03/06/2010 : 18:49:34
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sounds like theo is settling in well
if you get some tongs (can get 12inch ones off ebay) you can dangle the pinkie infront of his hide or wherever he is and feed him like that - you might get a constriction eventually |
2.0 Normal Royal Pythons - Q and Little One
1.0 Chihauhaun Mountain Kingsnake - Simba
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jessejamez666
Hatchling
United Kingdom
148 Posts |
Posted - 03/06/2010 : 20:27:50
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Hey thats cool he struck !!!
I'm still amazed every time I feed Beetlejuice !!
The only thing is he doesn't strike  |
Beetlejuice and Chewie
 
1.0.0 Normal-Beetlejuice
1.0.0 Bearded Dragon-Chewie
1.0.0 Kingsnake-Booga
1.0.0 Royal Python- Pilsbury
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Double Whammy of Good Times!!!
