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west5680
Hatchling
United Kingdom
134 Posts |
 Posted - 06/07/2011 : 18:35:06
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Hi all
I always wanted a snake as a kid and was never allowed as my mum would never allow frozen mice to be kept in the freezer.
Having recently got married the wife agreed and actually bought me a 5 week old Amel hatchling and a small faunarium set up as a wedding present. Decided on a dual sex name of Sydney (not very original i know)
Today was the first feed at home, Sydney didn't strike like I expected though, and more just picked it up and swallowed the pinkie.
I didn’t realize that you was supposed to leave them a week before handling so have had it out everyday for 10-15 mins as want to make sure it grows up a friendly snake, hopefully i have done no harm.
Am really looking forward to watching Sydney grow, currently 12.5" long and 9 grams.
Have become slightly obsessed now though and spending every spare minute reading through sites and this forum.
Everyone seems so helpful, I can see Sydney being one of a few as the years go on.
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0.1.0 Wife
4.0.0 Children
0.5.0 Chickens
0.2.0 Cats
0.1.0 Amel corn (Sydney)(hatchie)
0.1.0 Carolina corn (Sienna)(3yrs)
Various coldwater fish |
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Nicole.x
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
32 Posts |
Posted - 06/07/2011 : 18:46:40
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Aha, I know how you feel about them being addicting - got my first 2 months ago and have a long list of snakes that I want (a)
As long as the snake is calm and doesn't seem overly stressed by handling I'm sure that he/her should be fine? With mine it was VERY obvious she didn't want to be handled and needed her settling period - so I think you be able to tell somewhat... |
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tordyjo
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
2036 Posts |
Posted - 06/07/2011 : 18:57:25
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 Lilly Crystal Harry
1.2.0 corns, 1.1.0 cats tropical guppies who continually breed
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ozziesmum
Yearling
United Kingdom
736 Posts |
Posted - 06/07/2011 : 19:26:45
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Jane.
   
Oscar Black Lab, Saffron, Merlin and Mischief the cats, assorted fish, Rhubarb & Custard the corns, Tuppence the Tortoise, Tripod the Leopard Gecko.
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gmac
The Scottish Admin
United Kingdom
5319 Posts |
Posted - 06/07/2011 : 19:42:55
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ntbryenton-rochard
Hatchling
165 Posts |
Posted - 06/07/2011 : 20:02:57
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| Hi. I didn't know about the settling in either and I handled mine every day for a short time when I first got him. He only came from round the corner from me so he didn't have a long stressful jorney and it seemed that he wanted to come out. I never actually physicaly get my snake out, i just open the door and wait, if he wants to come out he does and if he isn't interested he wont. I have a happy healthy snake that loves to be handled so I don't think that I did any harm |
 
1.2.0 kids (Joshua-14, Katie-6 Holly-3)
1.0.0 Corn snake (Amazon-16 months)
1.0.0 Whites tree frog (Froggy-unknown age but owned for 3 years)
0.1.0 Dog (Sophie-11 years)
1.0.0 Cat (Charlie-9 years)
1.0.0 Guineapig (Rox-8 months)
0.1.0 Rabbit (Snowball-3 years) |
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kabigat
Egg
United Kingdom
66 Posts |
Posted - 06/07/2011 : 20:11:52
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ozziesmum
Yearling
United Kingdom
736 Posts |
Posted - 06/07/2011 : 20:38:44
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Jane.
Oscar Black Lab, Saffron, Merlin and Mischief the cats, assorted fish, Rhubarb & Custard the corns, Tuppence the Tortoise, Tripod the Leopard Gecko.
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west5680
Hatchling
United Kingdom
134 Posts |
Posted - 06/07/2011 : 20:50:07
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| Could anyone tell me how to inclue a pic of Sydney into my signature? |
0.1.0 Wife
4.0.0 Children
0.5.0 Chickens
0.2.0 Cats
0.1.0 Amel corn (Sydney)(hatchie)
0.1.0 Carolina corn (Sienna)(3yrs)
Various coldwater fish |
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Laws
Yearling
United Kingdom
935 Posts |
Posted - 06/07/2011 : 20:56:13
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| hey and welcome :) snakes are so addictive , so get ready for more ! i had first in march and four by last week lol! have fun and anything u need u will find here :) |
www.facebook.com/Thehogbox
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thistle
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
1757 Posts |
Posted - 06/07/2011 : 21:21:54
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Hi!
Welcome to the forum. |
2.0.0 Dogs (westie Angus, shih tzu Archie)
0.5.0 African Pygmy Hedgehogs (Harriet, Amelia, Matilda, Jemima, Maisie) RIP Hector
0.4.0 Guinea Pigs (Isobel, Effy, Mrs Mack & Sheila)
1.0.0 Lutino C0ckatiel (Sammy)
3.0.0 Corn Snakes - CB10 Amel (Barnaby), CB11 Anery Lavender (Bailey), CB10 Caramel Motley (Bradley)
0.1.0 CB11 Western Hognose Snake (Maggie) |
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scottishbluebird
it is all my fault
United Kingdom
8403 Posts |
Posted - 06/07/2011 : 21:22:28
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Hi and welcome On the photo section there is instructions for photobucket |
     
0.1.0 Corn - Kellogs
1.0.0 Hognose - Storm
0.1.0 Staffy - Lyla
1.0.0 Spaffy(staffy x springer)-Spyro
1.0.0 Ferret - Peanut R.I.P
0.1.0 Crestie - Fudge. Wish List - Pygmy hedgehog. Tropiocolotes |
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west5680
Hatchling
United Kingdom
134 Posts |
Posted - 06/07/2011 : 21:33:53
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| cheers for that, will try and get some pics uploaded tomorrow. |
0.1.0 Wife
4.0.0 Children
0.5.0 Chickens
0.2.0 Cats
0.1.0 Amel corn (Sydney)(hatchie)
0.1.0 Carolina corn (Sienna)(3yrs)
Various coldwater fish |
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Mamma
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
4494 Posts |
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herriotfan
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
5853 Posts |
Posted - 07/07/2011 : 09:43:54
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Hi
Welcome to the forum. What a super wedding pressie!
Don't worry too much about the wee mistake of handling after food this time, just remember to allow 48 hours in future. It's to give the meal time to digest properly and help avoid a regurge which isn't good for the snake. We all make mistakes but the important thing is to learn from them.
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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)
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Location: Near Saffron Walden, Essex
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west5680
Hatchling
United Kingdom
134 Posts |
Posted - 07/07/2011 : 10:34:47
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| Thanks everyone, have now managed to include some pics of Sydney in my signature, what you think? |
0.1.0 Wife
4.0.0 Children
0.5.0 Chickens
0.2.0 Cats
0.1.0 Amel corn (Sydney)(hatchie)
0.1.0 Carolina corn (Sienna)(3yrs)
Various coldwater fish |
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Kehhlyr
ǝʞɐɔ sǝʌoן
United Kingdom
8173 Posts |
Posted - 07/07/2011 : 14:11:38
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quote:
Originally posted by west5680
Thanks everyone, have now managed to include some pics of Sydney in my signature, what you think?
Looks good.
I have edited to make them side by side to stay within the constraints of sig sizes. 
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-=Kehhlyr - The Resident Loon
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scottishbluebird
it is all my fault
United Kingdom
8403 Posts |
Posted - 07/07/2011 : 14:48:44
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| He really is a stunner |
0.1.0 Corn - Kellogs
1.0.0 Hognose - Storm
0.1.0 Staffy - Lyla
1.0.0 Spaffy(staffy x springer)-Spyro
1.0.0 Ferret - Peanut R.I.P
0.1.0 Crestie - Fudge. Wish List - Pygmy hedgehog. Tropiocolotes |
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west5680
Hatchling
United Kingdom
134 Posts |
Posted - 07/07/2011 : 17:34:11
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Thanks guys, cheers for doing that Kehhlyr i couldn't wor out how.
I have been and bought an extra hide today and different water bowl, would you say that the faunarium is too crowded now?
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0.1.0 Wife
4.0.0 Children
0.5.0 Chickens
0.2.0 Cats
0.1.0 Amel corn (Sydney)(hatchie)
0.1.0 Carolina corn (Sienna)(3yrs)
Various coldwater fish |
Edited by - west5680 on 07/07/2011 17:34:39 |
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Kehhlyr
ǝʞɐɔ sǝʌoן
United Kingdom
8173 Posts |
Posted - 07/07/2011 : 17:56:50
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Looks good.
In my opinion it's hard to overcrowd a faun or a viv. |
-=Kehhlyr - The Resident Loon
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gingerpony
Queen Bee
United Kingdom
10455 Posts |
Posted - 07/07/2011 : 18:19:01
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heya and welcome
and i agree with Kehhlyr above ^^ |
cornsnakes, ratsnakes, bullsnakes, boas and day geckos
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