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faringdonred
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 24/10/2012 : 13:44:37
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| My sons corn snake, which we have owned for about a year and which we were told was about a year old when we bought it although, it was very small because of a period of not eating when it was very young, has become hyper active and seems desperate to get out of it's viv. It also seems very jumpy and has bitten several times recently. Is this just because it is not being handled enough or is it to do with it reaching sexual maturity and becoming more aggressive. We have no idea if it is a male or female. It is feeding and shedding well and always has done since we have owned it. It looks really healthy and the snake is approximately the length of the viv plus it's width so should be alright still, although we are aware that we will need to get a bigger one soon. Should we be worried about it or does it just need to be handled more. The trouble is my son has lost confidence in handling the snake as he has been bitten so many times recently. |
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Jono2411
Yearling
United Kingdom
639 Posts |
Posted - 24/10/2012 : 14:17:06
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It could be a number of factors, including all that you have listed...
You have to remember that snakes are like people, they have moods that can be affected by many influences.
It could be to do with maturation, it could be to do with minimal handling, or the snake could just be having a bad-tempered month.
How old is your son? A corn snake bite is hardly dangerous, but I can understand him becoming a bit nervous of getting bitten. But the fact of the matter is, animals can, do, and will bite if they want to. It is no different from the cats that I grew up with, I got many a scratch, i've been bitten by dogs, snakes, lizards etc, and I've also been bitten by a person.
The only thing you can do is keep handling the snake and giving it the best care possible. If it makes you feel better then use a pair of gloves to get the snake out of it's tank.
In conclusion, there is no need to worry as long as the snake is healthy. |
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Razee
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
2525 Posts |
Posted - 24/10/2012 : 14:39:47
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Just thinking - what are you hot and cold end temperatures like and how do you measure them? Could he be too hot/ cold, and therefore grumpy?
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0.1.0 late CB10 Carolina corn snake - Bazilishka
1.0.0 CB11 Abbots Okeetee- Little Twiddler
1.0.0 CB11 Hypo corn- Sebastianek
1.0.0. CB14 Butter Motley - Squidwood
0.0.2 CB18 normal/ Okeetee yearlings Bunny and Lalalishka
0.0.1 hognose
0.1.0 stable cat
0.1.0 house cat |
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faringdonred
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
9 Posts |
Posted - 29/10/2012 : 11:59:50
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| Thanks for the responses. Things are loads better. Snake seems much calmer as is my son. He is handling him much more and this seems to have helped. We also bought a bigger heat mat and have the hot end of the viv at about 26 degrees and he seems a lot less keen to get out. |
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Lozzy
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
1556 Posts |
Posted - 29/10/2012 : 12:22:57
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Just a little note i would push your thermostat up so your hitting 27 to 29, 26 degrees is still a little cold  glad its got better tho |
0.1 CB10 Snow Cornsnake - Galaxy ~(Currently MIA)
1.0 CB11 Ultramel Anery Consnake -Orion
0.1 CB11 Lavender Cornsnake - Star
0.1 Leopard Gecko-Simo
1.1 Jack Russell-T.J and Harley (Minature)
1.1 Cats-Rascal and Dizzee
1.0 TB Horse-Mickey |
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