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Okeetee Mick
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
2308 Posts |
 Posted - 02/08/2011 : 19:30:13
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| Having been interested in snakes for many years I have finally taken the plunge at 54 and bought my first corn, a lovely 12 week Okeetee and plan to eventually get another two. Learning all the time and reading the posts here certainly is of great help. My only slight concern at the moment is she tends to strike when taking her out of the viv, obviously it does not hurt but is this normal at this age. Thanks. |
0.1.0 Okeetee (Sookie) 0.1.0 Powder (Luna) 0.1.0 Bloodred (Arlene) 0.1.0 Caramel Stripe (Tara)
0.1.0 Ghost (Crystal) 0.1.0 Caramel (Jessica) 0.1.0 Lavender Stripe (Portia) 1.0.0 Platinum (Godric)
0.1.0 Thayers King (Lettie Mae) 0.1.0 Albino Blairs King (Lorena) 0.1.0 Russian Ratsnakes (Pam)
0.1.0 Korean Ratsnake (Katerina) 1.0.0 Russian Ratsnake (Lafayette)
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gmac
The Scottish Admin
United Kingdom
5319 Posts |
Posted - 02/08/2011 : 19:32:41
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| hi and welcome, and yes the striking is normal for a baby snake, it will see everything as a threat. In time it will calm down |
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ozziesmum
Yearling
United Kingdom
736 Posts |
Posted - 02/08/2011 : 19:32:59
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| Hi and welcome :) |
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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tordyjo
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
2036 Posts |
Posted - 02/08/2011 : 19:34:30
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 Lilly Crystal Harry
1.2.0 corns, 1.1.0 cats tropical guppies who continually breed
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tarotpodge
Hatchling
433 Posts |
Posted - 02/08/2011 : 19:44:40
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hi and welcome
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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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Okeetee Mick
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
2308 Posts |
Posted - 02/08/2011 : 19:55:08
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| Many thanks for the advice and the warm welcome. |
0.1.0 Okeetee (Sookie) 0.1.0 Powder (Luna) 0.1.0 Bloodred (Arlene) 0.1.0 Caramel Stripe (Tara)
0.1.0 Ghost (Crystal) 0.1.0 Caramel (Jessica) 0.1.0 Lavender Stripe (Portia) 1.0.0 Platinum (Godric)
0.1.0 Thayers King (Lettie Mae) 0.1.0 Albino Blairs King (Lorena) 0.1.0 Russian Ratsnakes (Pam)
0.1.0 Korean Ratsnake (Katerina) 1.0.0 Russian Ratsnake (Lafayette)
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kdlang
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
3556 Posts |
Posted - 02/08/2011 : 20:38:54
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| Hi and welcome to the forum. Congratulations on getting your first snake, and i see I don't have to warn you about how addictive they are since you are already contemplating more lol |
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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gingerpony
Queen Bee
United Kingdom
10455 Posts |
Posted - 02/08/2011 : 20:45:34
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heya and welcome 
as the snake is only 3 months old, what size viv is it in? a larger than necessary enclosure could possibly be the root of the problem |
cornsnakes, ratsnakes, bullsnakes, boas and day geckos
Location:Leeds/York/Selby area |
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Okeetee Mick
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
2308 Posts |
Posted - 02/08/2011 : 21:17:07
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| Hi, at present she is only in a small starter setup. |
0.1.0 Okeetee (Sookie) 0.1.0 Powder (Luna) 0.1.0 Bloodred (Arlene) 0.1.0 Caramel Stripe (Tara)
0.1.0 Ghost (Crystal) 0.1.0 Caramel (Jessica) 0.1.0 Lavender Stripe (Portia) 1.0.0 Platinum (Godric)
0.1.0 Thayers King (Lettie Mae) 0.1.0 Albino Blairs King (Lorena) 0.1.0 Russian Ratsnakes (Pam)
0.1.0 Korean Ratsnake (Katerina) 1.0.0 Russian Ratsnake (Lafayette)
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gingerpony
Queen Bee
United Kingdom
10455 Posts |
Posted - 02/08/2011 : 21:28:37
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ah ok lol when you said 'viv' i had visions of you trying to find a tiny snake in a 4ft viv and snakey being pretty p'ed off with you turning it's enclosure upsidedown to find it!!  |
cornsnakes, ratsnakes, bullsnakes, boas and day geckos
Location:Leeds/York/Selby area |
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scottishbluebird
it is all my fault
United Kingdom
8403 Posts |
Posted - 02/08/2011 : 22:36:11
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| Hi and welcome have you tried the sock trick? put clean sock in a pocket for the day, put in faun, snake gets used to your scent |
     
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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thistle
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
1757 Posts |
Posted - 02/08/2011 : 22:49:34
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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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Mort13
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
5599 Posts |
Posted - 03/08/2011 : 00:44:46
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| Hi and welcome. I'm sure your little un will soon calm down. She's just a frightened little baby at the mo. |
      
3.1.0 Corn snakes, 1.0.0 T-Albino Cape House Snake, 0.1.0 Western Hognose,
1.0.0 MBK, 0.1.0 Childrens Python, 1.0.0 Nicaraguan Dwarf Boas
0.0.1 Occelated Skink, 1.0.0 Leopard Gecko, 1.0.3 Tarantulas, 0.0.2 Damon diadema
1.0.0 C0ckatiel,
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Okeetee Mick
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
2308 Posts |
Posted - 03/08/2011 : 06:57:06
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| Thanks for all your advice. |
0.1.0 Okeetee (Sookie) 0.1.0 Powder (Luna) 0.1.0 Bloodred (Arlene) 0.1.0 Caramel Stripe (Tara)
0.1.0 Ghost (Crystal) 0.1.0 Caramel (Jessica) 0.1.0 Lavender Stripe (Portia) 1.0.0 Platinum (Godric)
0.1.0 Thayers King (Lettie Mae) 0.1.0 Albino Blairs King (Lorena) 0.1.0 Russian Ratsnakes (Pam)
0.1.0 Korean Ratsnake (Katerina) 1.0.0 Russian Ratsnake (Lafayette)
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Simmy_82
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
1272 Posts |
Posted - 03/08/2011 : 07:08:49
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| Okeetee is a good choice. I'd have gone for one of those. Sadly none in my area so got a Carolina instead. |
 
0.1.0 - Cat - Tallulah
0.0.1 - Carolina Corn Snake - Lilith |
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Mamma
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
4494 Posts |
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Okeetee Mick
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
2308 Posts |
Posted - 03/08/2011 : 18:07:15
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Thanks again, I am sure I will have a lot more questions as she grows!
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0.1.0 Okeetee (Sookie) 0.1.0 Powder (Luna) 0.1.0 Bloodred (Arlene) 0.1.0 Caramel Stripe (Tara)
0.1.0 Ghost (Crystal) 0.1.0 Caramel (Jessica) 0.1.0 Lavender Stripe (Portia) 1.0.0 Platinum (Godric)
0.1.0 Thayers King (Lettie Mae) 0.1.0 Albino Blairs King (Lorena) 0.1.0 Russian Ratsnakes (Pam)
0.1.0 Korean Ratsnake (Katerina) 1.0.0 Russian Ratsnake (Lafayette)
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herriotfan
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
5853 Posts |
Posted - 19/08/2011 : 22:29:46
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Hi
Welcome to the forum.
I'm also a 'mature' owner!
The sock trick worked for me with my first snake....he still lays on the old sock in his fav hide!!
Snakes are awesome........................ |
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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