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paulie78
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
2331 Posts |
 Posted - 28/07/2011 : 21:37:29
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Hi guys
I should confess from the off i dont actually own a cornsnake yet when i lived in a shared house we had 2 "house snakes" one albino cali kingsnake and a common corn. So im not completely clueless with regards to snakes needs and care however owning my own is a diffrent thing altogether and i want to make sure i give my snake the best life i possibly can.
I have various other pets atm (4 tropical fishtanks 2 chinchillas 2 cats and a pair of cockatiels) but have been longing for a snake of my own for many years.
I've aquired a vivarium it is 25 inchs high 25 wide and 25 deep i know this is going to be a bit big initially (and probably a bit small ultimately but i have plenty of fishtanks at my disposal should i need them lol) the place from where i plan to purchase my corn informed me its not a good idea to put them into a big viv straight away as it will stress them out.
I am just trying to do a bit of research and get everything in place before i go out and buy my snake im sure things have probably changed a bit since we had our two snakes.
I hope nobody will mind me submitting a list of probably really stupid questions at some point in the coming days/weeks as i said i just want to get everything right.
I look forward to getting to know you all and obviously learning more about the wonderfull world of corn snakes |
6.8.0 Corn Snakes http://buzzsprehistoricpets.yolasite.com/
1.1.0 Royal
0.2.0 Chinchillas
1.1.0 Cats
1.1.0 Birds
0.0.2 Fishtanks
0.0.1 Cali Kingsnake
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gmac
The Scottish Admin
United Kingdom
5319 Posts |
Posted - 28/07/2011 : 21:43:15
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paulie78
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
2331 Posts |
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scottishbluebird
it is all my fault
United Kingdom
8403 Posts |
Posted - 28/07/2011 : 21:55:33
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Hi and welcome |
     
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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paulie78
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
2331 Posts |
Posted - 28/07/2011 : 22:04:52
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| Thanks for the warm welcome guys much appreciated |
6.8.0 Corn Snakes http://buzzsprehistoricpets.yolasite.com/
1.1.0 Royal
0.2.0 Chinchillas
1.1.0 Cats
1.1.0 Birds
0.0.2 Fishtanks
0.0.1 Cali Kingsnake
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gingerpony
Queen Bee
United Kingdom
10455 Posts |
Posted - 28/07/2011 : 22:25:23
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cornsnakes, ratsnakes, bullsnakes, boas and day geckos
Location:Leeds/York/Selby area |
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tordyjo
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
2036 Posts |
Posted - 29/07/2011 : 00:27:17
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| hi and welcome, you've come to the right place to get started |
 Lilly Crystal Harry
1.2.0 corns, 1.1.0 cats tropical guppies who continually breed
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thistle
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
1757 Posts |
Posted - 29/07/2011 : 00:51:46
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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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tylersmatrix
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
20 Posts |
Posted - 29/07/2011 : 07:03:03
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Hi and welcome.
Definatley the right place for help and sharing. New to snakes myself and this forum has really helped me out. |
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paulie78
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
2331 Posts |
Posted - 29/07/2011 : 10:20:40
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| Thanks guys the warm welcome really makes a diffrence i just want to get everything right to give me and my snake the best start possible going to compile a list of questions today so apologies in advance if theyre typical newbie questions ive read a lot of the care sheets and posts etc on here really usefull stuff mostly my questions about about setup though equippment etc thanks again |
6.8.0 Corn Snakes http://buzzsprehistoricpets.yolasite.com/
1.1.0 Royal
0.2.0 Chinchillas
1.1.0 Cats
1.1.0 Birds
0.0.2 Fishtanks
0.0.1 Cali Kingsnake
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Simmy_82
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
1272 Posts |
Posted - 29/07/2011 : 10:28:29
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Welcome. I am a newbie too. I compiled a list of questions which have all been answered. You may want to check this thread out i'll post the link below. If you still have questions you can post them in there too as they may help me out 
http://www.thecornsnake.co.uk/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=18099 |
 
0.1.0 - Cat - Tallulah
0.0.1 - Carolina Corn Snake - Lilith |
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kdlang
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
3556 Posts |
Posted - 29/07/2011 : 17:00:46
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| Hi and welcome to the forum. It's great that you are doing your research before purchasing your corn. There is a search function at the top right of the page which is a fantastic tool. I learnt so much when I first started using searches, much of it stuff that I didn't even realise I needed to know. If you need to double check anything then we are more than willing to answer any questions. |
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
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paulie78
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
2331 Posts |
Posted - 29/07/2011 : 19:18:51
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Thanks simmy/kdlang actually i read that thread earlier lol ive spent the last 2 nights trawling the posts on here making sure ive compiled the right list of equipments things to avoid and making sure i can meet the requirements to keep my future purchse happy it just all seems a bit straightforward i cant help but think im missing something lol
Its so cool how helpfull and friendly you have all been i would never go out and just buy any pet and hope for the best i always make sure i can meet any animals needs before i can take it on (though i do have a wee bit of a problem saying no to homeless/unwanted pets whatever they may be)
I do actually have another couple of questions (sorry)
Thermostats seems to be a bit of a debate as to wether theese are needed ? .we didnt have one for either of our old snakes (going back over ten years ago now )i want to do this properly so if the general opinion is that they are required i will buy one can you buy heatmats with thermostats built in ?
Are there any breeders in the south west england area (im in somerset) i have always preferred to obtain animals direct from breeders whenever possible because it bugs me not knowing where something has come from or how it has been kept
Also just wondered what the numbers on everyones posts were im assuming its a breeding thing but would be gratefull if someone would explain it please thanks
Thanks again |
6.8.0 Corn Snakes http://buzzsprehistoricpets.yolasite.com/
1.1.0 Royal
0.2.0 Chinchillas
1.1.0 Cats
1.1.0 Birds
0.0.2 Fishtanks
0.0.1 Cali Kingsnake
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Mamma
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
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crazy JJ
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
2326 Posts |
Posted - 29/07/2011 : 21:22:17
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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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tarotpodge
Hatchling
433 Posts |
Posted - 29/07/2011 : 23:01:14
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Hi and welcome..the numbers relate to sex of animal. The first number is the number of males, the second number is the number of females and the third number is unsure/unsexed.
And yes you do need a thermostat. It ensures that the heat mat/light bulb(which ever option you choose to heat your viv with) does not get get too hot a) beyond the snakes required temp and b) too hot that the heat burns the snake. You also need a digital thermometer to read the tempreture so you can adjust the thermostate accuratly
I hope you enjoy the forum  |
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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paulie78
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
2331 Posts |
Posted - 30/07/2011 : 00:20:08
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| Thanks guys and thanks again tarotpodge i was going to go with the heat mat method this seems safer to me time to do planned to do what others have suggested two thermometers at least one digital loving the forum so far very helpfull and friendly thanks just need to do a bit of research re thermostats now |
6.8.0 Corn Snakes http://buzzsprehistoricpets.yolasite.com/
1.1.0 Royal
0.2.0 Chinchillas
1.1.0 Cats
1.1.0 Birds
0.0.2 Fishtanks
0.0.1 Cali Kingsnake
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JackHutchy979
Hatchling
199 Posts |
Posted - 30/07/2011 : 10:43:15
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| Hey welcome to the forum wasn't long ago I was new to it , really helpful :) |
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HannahB
The Corn Snake Moderator
United Kingdom
5491 Posts |
Posted - 31/07/2011 : 13:25:14
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hey and welcome
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2.0 Normal Royal Pythons - Q and Little One
1.0 Chihauhaun Mountain Kingsnake - Simba
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ozziesmum
Yearling
United Kingdom
736 Posts |
Posted - 31/07/2011 : 14:30:34
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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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