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Sezzy
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 21/04/2012 : 16:11:48
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Okay, so this is a bit of a weird one! I have inherited a carolina cornsnake (18 months old) and have been taking good care of her for a couple of months. I upgraded her home and got her a huge pimped out vivarium, have been feeding her once a week and cleaning out her. My only problem now is that I'm still too scared to pick her up!
I really want to take her out for 'play time' but I have a serious mental block. It has got to the point that I was thinking about selling her, but now I'm not so sure if I want to. Ideally I would like to 'hire' someone to take her out a few times for me so that I could watch and learn, and when I am confident I could carry on by myself. Is there anyone around the warwickshire area who would be willing to do this? Otherwise I just don't know what to do 
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tordyjo
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
2036 Posts |
Posted - 21/04/2012 : 16:28:04
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Hi there and welcome to the forum
Unfortunately i don't live near you but i'm sure someone would be willing to help.
Simple bits of advice, make sure she's awake before you go in, just so you don't startle her usually opening the viv doors or tapping on them should wake her if asleep. If she's coiled up pick her coils up don't hesitate otherwise this will make her more nervous.
You could always start by just putting your hand in and letting her come to your hand and crawl over your hand, it is a confidnence thing and i'm sure when you've done it once you'll be fine and you'll be thinking what was all the fuss for. Would be a shame to sell her especially if you enjoy her company |
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Donnie
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
3215 Posts |
Posted - 21/04/2012 : 16:32:07
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| Are there no friends or family or even to previous owner who can come around and help you? Corn snakes are very placid and lovely to hold, yes I may be biased as I own 2 but my OH had never held a snake until the time of me getting my first and she was surprised how nice it was to hold one. Try just opening the door putting your hand on the floor of the viv and letting the snake come to you and slither over your hand so you get used to the sensation. |
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Sammysnake
Yearling
United Kingdom
606 Posts |
Posted - 21/04/2012 : 16:45:33
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| What's your postcode Sezzy so I can see how far away I am from you. |
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Sta~ple
qeeun speler
United Kingdom
6129 Posts |
Posted - 21/04/2012 : 16:58:16
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| I have to ask, what's the problem? Look on youtube or something if your stuck. |
   
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a33272
our battery charger
United Kingdom
3063 Posts |
Posted - 21/04/2012 : 17:00:38
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| I'm with Sammy what's ya postcode as I border warwickshire. In fairness though it will be a month or so before I could help as my legs in plaster an its a right bigger hitting the right pedals at the moment haha. |
   
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a33272
our battery charger
United Kingdom
3063 Posts |
Posted - 21/04/2012 : 17:02:06
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| Have you tryed wearing gloves to get her out?? |
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343guiltyspark
Hatchling
United Kingdom
451 Posts |
Posted - 21/04/2012 : 17:18:05
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| I would love to but I have to go to school and I live far away |
         
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lotabob
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
4334 Posts |
Posted - 21/04/2012 : 17:21:12
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You can always address the mental block first, Explain what it is that is stopping you picking her up. Then you will be more condifent (if ony a little bit more confident) when you go to pick her up. If you are worried about getten bitten then really you dont have to worry, corn snakes are very reluctant to bite and even if she did it really wont hurt.
I dont have a video of picking up a corn snake but I do have a video I made showing picking up my Boa, she was quite a bitey thing and wanted to demonstrate how she reacts to been picked up. The technique for picking them up is the same though, I always go in from the side with my hand flat and then pick them up in the middle of their body.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XttSzSB9_9o
Feel free to explain your fears though, I can assure you lots of people on here have felt the same when picking up a snake for the first time.
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gmac
The Scottish Admin
United Kingdom
5319 Posts |
Posted - 21/04/2012 : 17:25:36
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I have to ask, what's the problem? Look on youtube or something if your stuck.
we could say that to every question Stapey. is what the forum is here for asking these type of questions ;) |
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lupi lou
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
3670 Posts |
Posted - 21/04/2012 : 19:04:43
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| am not near you other wise i would quite happily come and help you, have you got a good rep shop near you who could give you some poiners and show you how to handle. also as others have said stick your hand in and let snakie come to you untill you build up your confidence. |
 
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Redshift Spec
Hatchling
379 Posts |
Posted - 21/04/2012 : 19:42:47
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| Whats your post code? I come across that way occasionally so if I'm coming around that area I'll let you know |
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Sta~ple
qeeun speler
United Kingdom
6129 Posts |
Posted - 21/04/2012 : 20:11:36
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Originally posted by gmac
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Originally posted by Sta~ple
I have to ask, what's the problem? Look on youtube or something if your stuck.
we could say that to every question Stapey. is what the forum is here for asking these type of questions ;)
I meant in regards to the mental block :P bob just kinda worded what I was meant to say a hell of a lot better. |
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Sezzy
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
4 Posts |
Posted - 21/04/2012 : 20:39:23
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| Hey, thanx for the all replies!! Okay so my fear is only down to that I'm really scared of getting bitten. I know that it doesn't hurt but I am a massive wimp, sorry! I have watched you tube clips but I really just can't bring myself to put my hand near her. I don't know anyone else who owns a snake, and all my friends are girly girls and are too scared to even come in my room! I know that I sound really pathetic but I've grown rather attached to the girl, so don't want to her give up. My postcode is CV37 9LX. Cheers |
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a33272
our battery charger
United Kingdom
3063 Posts |
Posted - 21/04/2012 : 21:12:53
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| Nice little estate u live on, worked there a few times. Well your about 30-40 mins from me Im in chipping norton. But as i said y legs plastered up at the moment so have no way to get there to help until surgeon says I can drive. So if ya struggle I'm happy to help when I can get there. |
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Posted - 21/04/2012 : 21:21:24
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Originally posted by Toggsy
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Originally posted by a33272
Nice little estate u live on, worked there a few times. Well your about 30-40 mins from me Im in chipping norton. But as i said y legs plastered up at the moment so have no way to get there to help until surgeon says I can drive. So if ya struggle I'm happy to help when I can get there.
Your bumbles fairly big might be idea to let her handle bumble to help get over her mental block.
I'm to far away if she lived closer I would happily help as I've a fairly large snake and really docile Royal that love being handled.
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a33272
our battery charger
United Kingdom
3063 Posts |
Posted - 21/04/2012 : 21:24:08
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Originally posted by Toggsy
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Originally posted by Toggsy
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Originally posted by a33272
Nice little estate u live on, worked there a few times. Well your about 30-40 mins from me Im in chipping norton. But as i said y legs plastered up at the moment so have no way to get there to help until surgeon says I can drive. So if ya struggle I'm happy to help when I can get there.
Your bumbles fairly big might be idea to let her handle bumble to help get over her mental block.
I'm to far away if she lived closer I would happily help as I've a fairly large snake and really docile Royal that love being handled.
Hahaha have u not see the thread about what bumble did to me.....
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Posted - 21/04/2012 : 21:26:22
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Originally posted by a33272
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Originally posted by Toggsy
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Originally posted by Toggsy
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Originally posted by a33272
Nice little estate u live on, worked there a few times. Well your about 30-40 mins from me Im in chipping norton. But as i said y legs plastered up at the moment so have no way to get there to help until surgeon says I can drive. So if ya struggle I'm happy to help when I can get there.
Your bumbles fairly big might be idea to let her handle bumble to help get over her mental block.
I'm to far away if she lived closer I would happily help as I've a fairly large snake and really docile Royal that love being handled.
Hahaha have u not see the thread about what bumble did to me.....
Lol forgot about that one mind you they say your not a proper snake keeper till you've been tagged. |
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a33272
our battery charger
United Kingdom
3063 Posts |
Posted - 21/04/2012 : 21:26:34
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Originally posted by a33272
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[quote]Originally posted by a33272
Nice little estate u live on, worked there a few times. Well your about 30-40 mins from me Im in chipping norton. But as i said y legs plastered up at the moment so have no way to get there to help until surgeon says I can drive. So if ya struggle I'm happy to help when I can get there.
Your bumbles fairly big might be idea to let her handle bumble to help get over her mental block.
I'm to far away if she lived closer I would happily help as I've a fairly large snake and really docile Royal that love being handled.
Hahaha have u not see the thread about what bumble did to me.....
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110 Posts |
Posted - 21/04/2012 : 21:29:40
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nusnakemum
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
1612 Posts |
Posted - 21/04/2012 : 21:30:37
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| Hey a hamster is a nastier beasty than a corn snake i have only had a corn snake for almost a year and he has never tried to bite ! just be calm and once you hold them it is a wonderful feeling be brave honey, calm, brave and go for it ! |
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Apparently I own a snake... HELP!!!!
