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jessied24
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 15/03/2012 : 20:23:17
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| Failed again guys. I think tomorrow I'll try and scoop from under the hide, that way he can't see me. What do you think? |
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Auld Baldy
Ikea's Pimp
United Kingdom
1619 Posts |
Posted - 15/03/2012 : 21:26:58
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You could make sure he doesn't see you if you wait until night-time, turn off the lights and put on a pair of night vision goggles. That will give you a definite advantage to ambush him. 
Just open the viv door and go straight in, scoop and lift without faffing about or snatching at him. Both of these will stress him. Going to slow makes you look and feel like a predator to him. Too fast and he thinks he is being attacked. The 'S' pose is just a sign that he's not sure of you. It is him bluffing and making out that he's a fierce beast of legend.
Once you have him in your hand let him run through your fingers, around your hand or even up your arm. Don't grip or hold tight, just let him pass him from one hand to the other if he stretches out. He will eventually realise that it isn't so bad and relax more and more.
Give it another go and don't worry about defence 'bites', a lot of the time it is just a head slap. I've had more accidental bites when feeding than actual attacks when handling. It is barely more than a little nip and nothing to dial 999 for.  |
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jessied24
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
12 Posts |
Posted - 15/03/2012 : 22:24:24
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| I went to the shop and they were out of night vision goggles unfortunately. I did however have another go ands manage to get him out. I think it could have been done a lot quicker though. Took me a few minutes. Put him on my bed for 1 minute and he pooped !!! |
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jessied24
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
12 Posts |
Posted - 15/03/2012 : 22:26:19
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| I also finally have a picture but no idea how to get them up! One of bronson and one of the mess he left me |
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ScalySituation
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
5292 Posts |
Posted - 15/03/2012 : 22:33:32
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Originally posted by jessied24
I also finally have a picture but no idea how to get them up! One of bronson and one of the mess he left me
theres a sticky in the photo section give that a looksie |
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Sleep well Sonny, Mummy loves you xx
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Auld Baldy
Ikea's Pimp
United Kingdom
1619 Posts |
Posted - 15/03/2012 : 22:35:33
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Welcome to the Poop Club. You will learn to wait a couple of days after feeding before taking him out to play.
You need to upload to Photobucket (or similar) and post the link to it in your message. There is a 'sticky' in the Photo Forum which shows you how. I use DropBox which runs from my Desktop. It means I can keep high image quality. |
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0.0.1: Grey Rat Snake: Mirkey
0.0.1: Amel Corn: Blaze
1.0.0: Carpet Python: Vambo
0.0.1: MBK: Fester
0.0.1: Florida King Snake : Rattler (Rattle & Hum)
0.0.1. California King Snake: El Diablo Diego
0.2.0 Tarantulas : Ermintrude & Euphemia. |
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jessied24
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
12 Posts |
Posted - 15/03/2012 : 22:39:52
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| He was fed a week ago. He's already done his pooping. Of well could have been worse he could have pooped on me. Pics are on my phone I was hoping there was a quick uploader. I'll give the sticky thing a look anyway |
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Donnie
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
3215 Posts |
Posted - 15/03/2012 : 22:44:14
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Well done for finally getting him out to play. Not so good for him pooping on your bed but like you say he could have done it on you which is an experience and the smell on your hands is lovely |
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jessied24
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
12 Posts |
Posted - 15/03/2012 : 23:14:38
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Thanks, I'm so chuffed I finally got him
Out. I was just being a wimp. Hopefully I can keep it up :) |
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jessied24
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
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Donnie
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
3215 Posts |
Posted - 15/03/2012 : 23:22:48
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The link works to Photobucket but the pic does not show up on here. Paste the IMG code onto your post and it will show. |
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jessied24
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
12 Posts |
Posted - 15/03/2012 : 23:43:32
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| Can't seem to find the IMG code. Maybe because I'm using the app rather than the desktop site. I'll have a play at the weekend :) |
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smart bunny
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
5091 Posts |
Posted - 16/03/2012 : 10:14:42
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Aww he's pretty, I can see the photo fine!... including the bulge just before his tail where he needed to go for a poo which you now know to look out for lol!! 
Well done getting him out! |
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Bam
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
32 Posts |
Posted - 21/06/2012 : 19:51:36
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Originally posted by jessied24
Can't seem to find the IMG code. Maybe because I'm using the app rather than the desktop site. I'll have a play at the weekend :)
nice looking snake...
use the link for the image when u choose "share" on Snapbucket... then select the img url, and pop it in img tags for BBcode... <img> http://photobucket.com/mysnakepic.jpg </img> using squarre brackets [] instead of <> The / in the bbcode signifies the end of that piece of code.
Hope this helps |
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MissSnakeHandler
Hatchling
United Kingdom
105 Posts |
Posted - 25/06/2012 : 19:10:00
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bronson is a awesome name!! after charles bronson!! legend!! haha i say the same as okeetee mick! just do it!! when snakes pull their heads back they tend to go into an s position doesnt always mean their going to strike, try picking him up from the back of the snake. or place your hand in to his level and let him come to you. remember snakes predators like big birds come from above some snakies get frightened due to instinct! but the more you hesitate and hang around the more its going to annoy the snake.
so just think "whats the worst that can happen" ? nothing thats going to hurt you anyway :)
you can do it :) good luck :) |
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Regjoe
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
1 Posts |
Posted - 26/06/2012 : 21:51:31
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| Just reading through all the replys about handling great help, just got my son a corn for his birthday he loves it and has wanted a snake for ages. Its given me a back bone to be brave and handle him ;-D |
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Handling issues
