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west5680
Hatchling
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 31/07/2011 : 20:55:27
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| ha ha welcome to the club, they like to keep you on your feet. |
 
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)
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Simmy_82
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
1272 Posts |
Posted - 31/07/2011 : 21:01:21
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Thanks. We thought it was stuck! Thankfully not.
EDIT: Here is the hiding place where it had us worried! Was watching it last night probing for holes in the faun's defenses. Then i got worried again. The little holes for the cables! i sore its snout and tounge trying to get through!! so i blocked those with some kitchen roll! That was the second panic of the night! Thankfully it was in its cold hide this morning so all is well. Will nip home at lunch to check on it.
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0.1.0 - Cat - Tallulah
0.0.1 - Carolina Corn Snake - Lilith |
Edited by - Simmy_82 on 01/08/2011 08:40:19 |
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Spreebok
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
1135 Posts |
Posted - 01/08/2011 : 12:55:12
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Originally posted by Simmy_82
Thanks. We thought it was stuck! Thankfully not.
EDIT: Here is the hiding place where it had us worried! Was watching it last night probing for holes in the faun's defenses. Then i got worried again. The little holes for the cables! i sore its snout and tounge trying to get through!! so i blocked those with some kitchen roll! That was the second panic of the night! Thankfully it was in its cold hide this morning so all is well. Will nip home at lunch to check on it.
Yeah, what out for those holes! When I had Lister in a faun, I had to open the hole up a bit to fir the probe in, then blocked it off with tissue. Someone twiddled with thw wries and the tissue pulled out. I cam back to find him with his head stuck, poking out the hole at the top of the faun. Prodded him back in and sealed it better, but he's still got a little dint in his head where he scraped it! (but he's in blue, and will the the 4th shed since it happened, so it might completely come out yay!) |
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Simmy_82
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
1272 Posts |
Posted - 01/08/2011 : 12:59:46
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I've not touched those holes and have no wires throught them. The wires i've fed through the air slits in the lid and tape some paper over it incase its a little to wide, but i think i am safe at the moment. But i am also very paranoid something will go wrong!
EDIT: How do i go about sexing. With the excitment I totally forgot to ask yesterday. Do i need to wait to a certian age? It's currently around 6-8weeks old. |
0.1.0 - Cat - Tallulah
0.0.1 - Carolina Corn Snake - Lilith |
Edited by - Simmy_82 on 01/08/2011 13:35:34 |
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Spreebok
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
1135 Posts |
Posted - 01/08/2011 : 14:14:01
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| I'd say to wait until it's bigger, and than go get it probed at a reptile shop. Or, just pop in again and ask, they should still be able to tell you so soon after. |
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Simmy_82
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
1272 Posts |
Posted - 01/08/2011 : 14:27:34
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Might give them a ring to see if they know. Never thought of that...
EDIT: Rang them, they hadnt sexed it yet, was still too young apparently. He said to wait until it was a good 18in long.
EDIT 2: Just a quick question. I havent noticed any wee or poo yet from my arrival. Its last feed was Monday of last week (25th July). Is this something i should be worried about or is it just me being paranoid? |
0.1.0 - Cat - Tallulah
0.0.1 - Carolina Corn Snake - Lilith |
Edited by - Simmy_82 on 02/08/2011 14:15:36 |
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tarotpodge
Hatchling
433 Posts |
Posted - 02/08/2011 : 19:59:04
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| mine normally go 3 days after a feed then again on the forth day, then nothing till after their next feed. But all corns are different wiv different habbits and pattens of pooing. Nothing to worry about... |
2.0.3 Corns, Creamsicle(Phoenix), Ghost motley(Savanna), 2x carolina(Indiana+Severus), Amel stripe (Frazzle).
0.3.0 Dogs, Shar pei cross, Staff and Dalmation 0.3.0 Cats 2.0.0 Chinchillas 7.11.23 Tropical fish 1.0.0 Iguana |
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Simmy_82
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
1272 Posts |
Posted - 02/08/2011 : 20:23:04
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| Ok thanks for that. Thought it would be down to the fact it's not eaten since last Monday. |
0.1.0 - Cat - Tallulah
0.0.1 - Carolina Corn Snake - Lilith |
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scottishbluebird
it is all my fault
United Kingdom
8403 Posts |
Posted - 02/08/2011 : 22:45:20
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| How is your pretty kitty getting on with Lilith? i was too slow to get camera of biscuit looking very friendly at Kellogs, Kellogs went for a nosy which would have been a cute pic |
     
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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Simmy_82
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
1272 Posts |
Posted - 02/08/2011 : 22:56:09
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| She's had a stop a stare a few time but Lilith keeps retreating. Lilith is being kept in the bedroom. Mainly because we keep the cat out of there during the day. I don't think she quite knows what's going on. Ingotba pic of her staring into the Faun, but this was before the snake had arrived lol. Will keep you posted. |
0.1.0 - Cat - Tallulah
0.0.1 - Carolina Corn Snake - Lilith |
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Tallscientist
Egg
United Kingdom
58 Posts |
Posted - 03/08/2011 : 21:08:21
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| A query about temperature differences - in this heat I wonder how is it possible to keep the cool end cool? It's so hot in my flat even I'm stifling! |
 
1.0.0 Rootbeer snake - Domino
0.0.40 Hoya plants |
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Simmy_82
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
1272 Posts |
Posted - 04/08/2011 : 07:32:47
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The cool end in mine at the moment is around 23-24c. Which is 5c difference. I assume this is enough for then to cool. Just means they'll spend less Rome at the warm end.
EDIT: My thermostat. Is the hot weather likely to be playing a part in it? I thought i had all the levels just about right. Had it fluctuating between 28c and 29.5c. Got home from work and it was 30.9c. However the stat was off at this point.
Could it just be the fact that the probe has been moved by the snake, or is the warm weather messing with my readings. Just a little concerned as i;ll be feeding her for the first time this weekend. |
0.1.0 - Cat - Tallulah
0.0.1 - Carolina Corn Snake - Lilith |
Edited by - Simmy_82 on 05/08/2011 08:56:41 |
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Sta~ple
qeeun speler
United Kingdom
6129 Posts |
Posted - 05/08/2011 : 14:24:15
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Originally posted by Tallscientist
A query about temperature differences - in this heat I wonder how is it possible to keep the cool end cool? It's so hot in my flat even I'm stifling!
Not really. There are some threads about attaching fans near vents but I just leave mine. My cool ends are reading 26-28.
Cans van move the probe a bit, mine are weighed down by stones inside the viv so I get diffferent readings but I have a pulse stat so it doesn't make no difference really. Could you not have the stat probe on the outside of the faun if you are worried, resting directly on the mat and touching as much as the bottom of the plastic as possible with a book or something on top. |
   
A very special super, duper thanks for K :3 |
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Simmy_82
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
1272 Posts |
Posted - 05/08/2011 : 14:28:02
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Well its the temp reading i'd say i am worried about. The stat is set at 27c and is going on and off as it should but the probe on the therm is whats confusing me a little.
EDIT: First handling session and feed went ok.
Handling - When I went to get her out the faun she made a mad dash for it. Heart was racing a little but manger to get brood of her. Once in my hands she calmed a little and stayed still long enough to get a few pics. Poor light tho. OH chose not to handle her this time after seeing its speed. Whilst handling she looked a little dull is this common for hatchlings? I've looked at her everybody and not noticed her go blue. Could just be me being paranoid!?
Feed - Went well. Took her about 5-10mins to find the pinkie. Once she did it was gone in a matter of seconds. Gave he the smallest pinkie we had for our first feed. When we went to put her back it by slighty tilting the faun she roll upside down but seemed ok. She eventually made her move to her hide and looked ok. Hope the tumble/roll doesn't cause problems.
All in all a good first feed and handling! |
0.1.0 - Cat - Tallulah
0.0.1 - Carolina Corn Snake - Lilith |
Edited by - Simmy_82 on 06/08/2011 19:09:44 |
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thistle
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
1757 Posts |
Posted - 06/08/2011 : 19:14:01
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| Great to hear that it went so well. :-D |
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
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Posted - 06/08/2011 : 22:00:33
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Can you breathe ok now? it is possible she is getting ready for a shed, glad she fed ok , and the little roll she did, id be very surprised if that bothered her |
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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Simmy_82
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
1272 Posts |
Posted - 08/08/2011 : 11:09:06
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Can breathe a lot better now. It hasnt regurged anything that i can see, but will have a good look tonight. Was out most of yesterday (Chester Zoo). She was mooching about last night and this morning as normal. Looks like a happy snake
EDIT: query with regards to handling. When I handle her she at first she's moving quickly. Then calms and explores a little. When I put her back in the faun she hides and coils up. Is this normal? |
0.1.0 - Cat - Tallulah
0.0.1 - Carolina Corn Snake - Lilith |
Edited by - Simmy_82 on 09/08/2011 20:44:55 |
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andyj
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
29 Posts |
Posted - 10/08/2011 : 12:50:41
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| All very normal ! |
0.1.0 Anery - Shadow
0.1.0 Amel Motley - Blaze
0.1.0 Wife
2.0.0 Kids |
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Simmy_82
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
1272 Posts |
Posted - 10/08/2011 : 13:11:58
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| Ok thanks for that Andy. Was just paranoid that i am stressing it out too much. Handling her for about 5-10mins a day at the minute Except after feeding etc. |
0.1.0 - Cat - Tallulah
0.0.1 - Carolina Corn Snake - Lilith |
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A few questions...
