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Benji54
Hatchling
United Kingdom
449 Posts |
 Posted - 24/12/2010 : 11:46:17
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bit of advice please...
i have bought a baby cornsnake for someone for christmas. this will be their first snake of their own but before i get berated for being irresponsible, they handle my snakes and are competent (though inexperienced) handlers and will be responsible in caring for their pet and im on hand should they need help.
anyhoo, the snake in question is my aforementioned "quick lil corn". hes relatively friendly (but has faked a strike at me yesterday) but incredibly lively and fast! obviously regular handling is the only way to calm him down but i wondered if anyone had any advice so that he doesnt get away? i thort of maybe handling him in a large cardboard box so if he does elude his captor he will only be in the box? he's just far too small to sort of grab y'know? He hasnt given me the slip yet but its come close! hes a gorgeous snake and im, in a way, really gutted hes gotta go but ill still see him often and i know he'll be in good hands and bring a lot of happiness!
any advice much appreciated! |
1.1.0 corns "wotsit" and "biscuit"
1.0.0 Royal "ophion"
0.1.0 Coastal Carpet Python "Serendipity"
1.0.0 Mexican Black Kingsnake "Obsidian"
0.1.0 Bunny Rabbit (?) "truffle"
R.I.P "Prisma Pequeno" |
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Tiffany-x
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
1189 Posts |
Posted - 24/12/2010 : 12:01:55
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Sorry but I cant help you on this one because my Lacey seems to be really calm, but just going at it. Im sure the little darling will soon relax. :)
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Benji54
Hatchling
United Kingdom
449 Posts |
Posted - 24/12/2010 : 12:03:29
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yeah my new rainbow boa of similar age is really docile, as was my python when he was a baby. just a hyperactive lil snakie i guess! thanks anyway
ps lacey is a beatiful lil snake! |
1.1.0 corns "wotsit" and "biscuit"
1.0.0 Royal "ophion"
0.1.0 Coastal Carpet Python "Serendipity"
1.0.0 Mexican Black Kingsnake "Obsidian"
0.1.0 Bunny Rabbit (?) "truffle"
R.I.P "Prisma Pequeno" |
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Tiffany-x
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
1189 Posts |
Posted - 24/12/2010 : 12:08:58
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Thanks! :D I do think every snake is different, and perseverance is always good. I am sure very soon someone will be along to give you a hand, there usually is!! :P
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Kehhlyr
ǝʞɐɔ sǝʌoן
United Kingdom
8173 Posts |
Posted - 24/12/2010 : 18:44:23
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Originally posted by Benji54
........i have bought a baby cornsnake for someone for christmas. this will be their first snake of their own but before i get berated for being irresponsible...............
.............if anyone had any advice so that he doesnt get away? i thort of maybe handling him in a large cardboard box so if he does elude his captor he will only be in the box?........
The box idea is actually a good idea, stick with it and let us know how it all goes.
As for being berated for being irresponsible, I think it is. Only ONE snake, how dare you. 
Got a king on the list yet????  |
-=Kehhlyr - The Resident Loon
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jonoandapril
Hatchling
United Kingdom
171 Posts |
Posted - 26/12/2010 : 11:15:32
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| i handle hyper snakeys over the dining room table. that way if they get away from me they only ever seem to go to the items on the table (could even put some stuff on the table like a tea towel that theyl go to for cover?) and its lke, a 20 cm drop so they dont get hurt. theyve never jumped off the edge either which is good lol |
1x amel corn (tango)
1x carolina corn (pepsi)
1x carpet python (butch)
1x normal royal (rachel)
1x bumblebee royal
wishlist: abbotts okeetee female, crawl cay boa, emerald tree boa |
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lrv2307
Yearling
United Kingdom
863 Posts |
Posted - 26/12/2010 : 11:20:07
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my morgana is a bit skittish, but calming down.....when she tries to do the great escape, always seems to be up my shirt sleeve lol
im sure your little one will calm down, ive only had a snake for 4 weeks now, and she is starting to chill out |
lrv (louise)
Uxbridge, Middlesex
0.1.0 snow - morgana
0.1.0 cali banded king - boudica
0.0.1 crested gecko - galaxy
** wish list**
ghost corn
anery corn
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Sta~ple
qeeun speler
United Kingdom
6129 Posts |
Posted - 26/12/2010 : 11:29:19
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quote:
Originally posted by Kehhlyr
quote:
Originally posted by Benji54
........i have bought a baby cornsnake for someone for christmas. this will be their first snake of their own but before i get berated for being irresponsible...............
.............if anyone had any advice so that he doesnt get away? i thort of maybe handling him in a large cardboard box so if he does elude his captor he will only be in the box?........
The box idea is actually a good idea, stick with it and let us know how it all goes.
As for being berated for being irresponsible, I think it is. Only ONE snake, how dare you.
Got a king on the list yet????
Tsk K, your such a bad evil person! Don't listen to K about kings, it means that you end up looking at preloved and every other site looking at kings at least weekly :(
Box is a good idea, which I though of that! Apart from that tell your mate to stop tickling his snake XD |
   
A very special super, duper thanks for K :3 |
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Kat
Hatchling
United Kingdom
119 Posts |
Posted - 26/12/2010 : 20:56:59
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| When I got Kayo I always handled him above one of those under-bed storage boxes with a towel in the bottom. It's about 3' x 2' so there was plenty of space for him to land on if he made a break for it and the sides were high enough that I could catch up with him before he made a bid for freedom. Used it for about a month before I got confident enough to handle him without a catch-tray underneath. Speedy Gon-snakey! |
0.0.1 Amel (Omari)
1.1 Leopard Geckos (Tychondrious and Cleopatra)
0.2 Chocolate Labs (Millie and Lucy) 0.1 Weimaraner (Suzi)
1.0 Cat (Thomas)
2.1 Children plus 1.0 squatting nephew
no more Bovines
and 1.0 husband! |
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Inkygirl
Hatchling
United Kingdom
256 Posts |
Posted - 26/12/2010 : 22:42:48
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| LOL my amel corn Travis is a wicked little monkey, always on the go. The box is a good idea. but i just make sure im sat on the floor and then he cant drop from a height. they soon calm though, can tell the difference already x |
1 Bearded Dragon, Gino
1 Terrapin, Tulip
1 Iguana, Edward
3 Corns Cora, Travis,Leon
and Angus
1 Normal Royal Python, Lexi
1 Boa Constrictor, Zara
1 Granite Burmese Python Bernie
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Benji54
Hatchling
United Kingdom
449 Posts |
Posted - 29/12/2010 : 11:48:37
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good news everyone! the snake was for my brothers and they love him (?) to bits! hopefully they'll join here soon!
the box idea went well, he did wriggle free once but he is starting to calm down really well. we're feeding him in one box,
handling him in another and then he lives in his faunarium...lil guys gunna have some serious cubeism issues lol!
im just really glad that because of me, another lil snake has found a happy home! good times! thanks everyone! |
1.1.0 corns "wotsit" and "biscuit"
1.0.0 Royal "ophion"
0.1.0 Coastal Carpet Python "Serendipity"
1.0.0 Mexican Black Kingsnake "Obsidian"
0.1.0 Bunny Rabbit (?) "truffle"
R.I.P "Prisma Pequeno" |
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Tiffany-x
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
1189 Posts |
Posted - 29/12/2010 : 12:05:06
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Aww, thats lovely. Im glad they love him!! :P
Tiffany-x |
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lotabob
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
4334 Posts |
Posted - 29/12/2010 : 18:23:21
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| K, I think your Scorpion picture is a bit small, you can barely make out whats going on. |
Anery Corn snake SPOT. Royal Python, DUKE. Hogg Island Boa, SANKE. Albino House Snake, HAL.
Harlequin Crested Gecko HARLEY
Albino Horned Frog WAKA
Chilean Rose Tarantula TRIXIE. Brazilian Salmon Pink Bird-eating Tarantula SAM. Orange Baboon Tarantula BORIS.
Giant Asian Forest Scorpion, SALLY.
Giant African Land Snails, SHELDON & MICHELLE.
Budwing Mantis, MAIA
Dubia Roach Colony. Silkworm Colony. Mealworm Colony. Waxworm Colony. Fruit Beetle Colony.
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Tiffany-x
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
1189 Posts |
Posted - 29/12/2010 : 18:54:01
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I agree with you! :P
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jonoandapril
Hatchling
United Kingdom
171 Posts |
Posted - 02/01/2011 : 12:12:25
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| my lil boy is only 5months and every time i get him out he try to jump out ov my hand lol but after 5min he calms down i would defo do the box thing,lol |
1x amel corn (tango)
1x carolina corn (pepsi)
1x carpet python (butch)
1x normal royal (rachel)
1x bumblebee royal
wishlist: abbotts okeetee female, crawl cay boa, emerald tree boa |
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Benji54
Hatchling
United Kingdom
449 Posts |
Posted - 02/01/2011 : 13:36:44
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| i loe when they get all hyper! im quite sad i gave twiglet away now lol! he makes me chuckle! |
1.1.0 corns "wotsit" and "biscuit"
1.0.0 Royal "ophion"
0.1.0 Coastal Carpet Python "Serendipity"
1.0.0 Mexican Black Kingsnake "Obsidian"
0.1.0 Bunny Rabbit (?) "truffle"
R.I.P "Prisma Pequeno" |
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Tiffany-x
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
1189 Posts |
Posted - 02/01/2011 : 13:43:19
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Aww, at least you will still get to see him, I would love to be your younger sibling if those are the kind of presents you give!! xD
Tiffany-x |
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Benji54
Hatchling
United Kingdom
449 Posts |
Posted - 02/01/2011 : 13:51:33
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| lol i got my middle bro a ps3 for his birthday too! im great aren't i!? haha! ;) |
1.1.0 corns "wotsit" and "biscuit"
1.0.0 Royal "ophion"
0.1.0 Coastal Carpet Python "Serendipity"
1.0.0 Mexican Black Kingsnake "Obsidian"
0.1.0 Bunny Rabbit (?) "truffle"
R.I.P "Prisma Pequeno" |
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