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millarmum
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
1 Posts |
 Posted - 22/06/2012 : 14:19:59
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Hello all
I am completely new to caring for a corn snake. I have agreed to my thirteen year old son he can have one and to research it fully before buying. I have been helped hugely with this forums care sheet but would still like to ask a question . At what age of the snake should we buy? is a hatchling a good start for a beginner or maybe one that has been grown on ?
Luckily im used to dealing with temps and live foods as we own other reptiles but this will be our first snake and just want to get it right from the beginning. Thanks for reading look forward to hearing your advice!! |
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scottishbluebird
it is all my fault
United Kingdom
8403 Posts |
Posted - 22/06/2012 : 14:40:15
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Hi and welcome A hatchling can be very squirmy till it is used to being handled. I got mine at 6 months and he was fine.
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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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Georgina
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
2382 Posts |
Posted - 22/06/2012 : 14:43:04
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| I got mine as yearling, that way you have a good idea of their behaviour and atleast you know they are eating :) |
1.0 western hognose (hero)
1.0 phantom reverse pin dal brindle crested gecko (goyle)
0.2 red dal red harly (sprite) 99% full pin Harley crested gecko (TuLong)
0.0.3 miomantis paykullii
0.0.3 Bombina orientalis (oriental fire bellied toad)
0.3 fancy mice (snap, crackle and pop)
1.0 yorkshire terrier (jasper)
2.1 cats (echo, shadow and pokey) |
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smart bunny
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
5091 Posts |
Posted - 22/06/2012 : 15:45:48
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Hi and welcome :)
Hatchlings are very flighty and need to be carefully handled to start with... but then again it is nice to see them grow so we got 2 hatchies :) |
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Callazagy
Yearling
United Kingdom
506 Posts |
Posted - 22/06/2012 : 15:49:47
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| Hi & Welcome, grown on snakes are easier to handle so it may be better for your sons confidence. However I started with a hatchling I didn't really have a problem with him. |
* 2.1 Corn Snakes (Arthas - Normal, Tilion - Anery Lav, Yavanna - Stripe) * 1.1 Cape House Snake (Jenson & Ginetta) * 1.0 Carpet Python (Irian Jaya Jag - Grantly) *
* 1.0 Amazon Tree Boa (Omen) * 1.1.2 Crested Geckos (Brindle, Harley, Noumea & Farino) * 0.0.2 Gargoyle Geckos (Pazuzu & Vesper) *
* 0.0.1 Mexican Red Leg Tarantula (Aragog) * 1.1 Leopard Geckos (Kara & Darwin) * 1.0 Dog (Labrador - Barney) * 1.0 Cat (Casper) *
* 1.0 Western Hognose (Hamilton) * 1.0 Apricot Pueblan Milk Snake (Tweek) * 0.0.2 Common Musk Turtles (Erin & Ira) *
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Dalymad2
Hatchling
United Kingdom
301 Posts |
Posted - 22/06/2012 : 16:24:39
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Hi and welcome, the older the snake the less flighty they are, however we started with two hatchlings and have just got number 3, its enjoyable watching them grow and learn. Regular short handling sessions once your hatchling has settled in will soon calm it down.
You will get plenty of good advice on here , and there are many more experianced keepers than myself, all the best with whatever you decide and look forward to pictures of new snake when it arrives. |
1.0.0 CORN- FRED ( CAROLINA)
1.0.0 CORN- BARNEY (CAROLINA)
0.1.0 CORN- SNOWDROP (SNOW)
1.0.0 DALMATIAN- SOLO
0.1.0 DALMATIAN- METOO
0.1.0 COLLIE CROSS- LILY
0.1.0 CAT-SOOKIE
0.1.0 AFRICAN GREY PARROT- SPIRIT |
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MissSnakeHandler
Hatchling
United Kingdom
105 Posts |
Posted - 22/06/2012 : 17:05:02
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hey and welcome!! i got my first corn as a hatchling slash , and had no problems she was very shy, and when she was handled she used to move around and then just sit in my hand soaking up the warmth, every corn is different, if your going to get a hatchling then like everyone else said just be aware that because they are soo small.. they are hard to handle in a sense that some can be quite squirmy and because of there size you havnt got the best of grips, but like i said mine was very easy as a hatchie to handle..
and its always nice to see them grow from a hatchling,
plus if your 13 year old has never had a snake before then they will feel alot more confident getting to know the snake as a small hatchling rather than a larger size corn that might be abit intimidating to a 13 year old that hasnt had experience handling
hope my advice helps and again welcome :) x |
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Okeetee Mick
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
2308 Posts |
Posted - 22/06/2012 : 21:00:05
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| Welcome to the forum, hatchlings for me but it is simply a personal choice. |
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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kev 5
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
3065 Posts |
Posted - 22/06/2012 : 21:22:47
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| welcome to the forum. i prefer to start with hatchlings |
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Donnie
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
3215 Posts |
Posted - 22/06/2012 : 21:39:51
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| Hello and welcome |
1.1 Corns (Anery Stripe, Amel) 1.0 Rootbeer 0.2 Jungle Carpet Python 1.0 Zebra Jungle Carpet Python 1.0 50% Diamond Zebra Carpet Python |
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viraleye
Yearling
United Kingdom
695 Posts |
Posted - 22/06/2012 : 22:45:53
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I got my Cyrus from a month old. He was very quick and nervous bit he soon calmed down.
I would still say to get a hatchling so you can see it grow and change with every shed |
1.0.0 Cyrus - Amel het Anery ph Hypo - CURRENTLY AWOL
0.1.0 Diamond - Avalanche ph Charcoal, Hypo
1.0.0 Garland - Bloodred het Hypo
1.0.0 Pinball - Carolina
0.1.0 Casey - Hypo Lavender Stripe het Amel
0.0.1 - No Name Yet - Crested Gecko |
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danny
Hatchling
United Kingdom
369 Posts |
Posted - 23/06/2012 : 02:50:04
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Likewise hatchy, then you can choose your own feeding pattern and see how much they grow.The trouble with getting older snakes is you dont really no what has been fed (unless this has been noted) even still there are many small snakes reachiing 3-4ft which i PERSONALLY put down to under feeding.
Danny |
1x staffy-Roxy
I x iguana-zilla
Several tessera corns
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Okeetee Mick
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
2308 Posts |
Posted - 23/06/2012 : 07:29:22
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| Welcome to the forum, hatchlings for me but it is simply a personal choice. |
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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nusnakemum
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
1612 Posts |
Posted - 23/06/2012 : 09:03:54
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| hiya - our first little snake was about six weeks (for my 7 year old) we adored him and he was fine with handling but died after a few weeks, we then got a yearling who took time to enjoy being handled but now is very easy going and adored, we have just got a rehome snake of about 1 1/2 and starting to get to know him, the thing with snakes i have learned is patience !!! Enjoy your new pet they are wonderful but addictive ! |
0.0.1 corn Ernest
0.1.0 leopard gecko Mrs T
1.0.0 anery Black Eyed Bill RIP Bill x
2.0.0 kids |
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Blackcat
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
1235 Posts |
Posted - 23/06/2012 : 11:43:00
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| Hello and welcome |
0.0.2 Corn snakes - Morse & Zeus
1.1.0 Brazillian Rainbow Boa's - Indigo & Ruby
0.0.2 Columbian Rainbow Boa's - Orinoco & Tobago
1.0.0 House snake - Hoggle
0.1.0 Crested Gecko - Ludo
2.0.0 cats (RIP Zebee), 0.1.0 Dog, 2.0.0 Horses |
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lupi lou
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
3670 Posts |
Posted - 23/06/2012 : 13:45:52
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| Hi and welcome, as others have said its down to personal choice, if you are able have a go at handling hatchlings and adults and see which you feel more comfortable with. |
 
1.0.1 Corns
0.1.0 Dog: springer
1.0.0 Horse
0.4.0 Gerbils
2.2.0 Leopard gecko
0.2.0 Cave gecko |
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monksey
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
7 Posts |
Posted - 26/06/2012 : 23:30:54
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| We bought my son a yearling, but to be honest I take care of him and handle him as I always wanted a snake as a child but was never allowed one. He has such a fantastic personality, I know that sounds strange for a snake but its as if he's happy to see me and can't wait to come out and have a wonder around my hands. |
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fionaw79
Egg
United Kingdom
83 Posts |
Posted - 26/06/2012 : 23:44:22
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welcome to the forum and well done with the purchase
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1.0.0 amel
0.0.1 moonstone
1.0.0 resident loony kid |
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viraleye
Yearling
United Kingdom
695 Posts |
Posted - 27/06/2012 : 06:22:38
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quote:
Originally posted by monksey
We bought my son a yearling, but to be honest I take care of him and handle him as I always wanted a snake as a child but was never allowed one. He has such a fantastic personality, I know that sounds strange for a snake but its as if he's happy to see me and can't wait to come out and have a wonder around my hands.
It doesn't sound strange at all, my snake is a right little character |
1.0.0 Cyrus - Amel het Anery ph Hypo - CURRENTLY AWOL
0.1.0 Diamond - Avalanche ph Charcoal, Hypo
1.0.0 Garland - Bloodred het Hypo
1.0.0 Pinball - Carolina
0.1.0 Casey - Hypo Lavender Stripe het Amel
0.0.1 - No Name Yet - Crested Gecko |
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Corrah
Hatchling
United Kingdom
154 Posts |
Posted - 27/06/2012 : 20:15:59
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Hello and welcome. I started with a hatchling then got a yearling not long after. My little hatchie ended up with a feeding problem and did not make it, but I ended up with another hatchie who will be 1 later in the year and I also have an adult rehomed from our local SSPCA centre.
It is lovely to see your hatchie grow, but they are pretty fast.
I will warn you, snakes are addictive!
C x |
1.1.3 Corn Snakes (Altivo, Millie, Peggy, Al & Fraggle)
2.1.0 Cats (Merlin, Floyd & Poppy) |
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ScalySituation
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
5292 Posts |
Posted - 27/06/2012 : 20:16:52
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| hi and welcome :) |
1.0.0 Butter motley corn (Sheldon)
0.1.0 Caramel Corn (Maggie)
0.1.0 Caramel motley corn (Echo)
1.0.0 Cat (Angus)
1 mealworm colony
RIP Skye x
Sleep well Sonny, Mummy loves you xx
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caring for a corn snake for the first time!
