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Old 07-27-11, 03:40 PM   #1
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Hey im new here and new to snakes, hopefully getting my first one very soon and hoping you guys can help me
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Old 07-27-11, 07:14 PM   #3
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Old 07-27-11, 07:58 PM   #4
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Old 07-27-11, 08:09 PM   #5
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Im looking to get a corn because its my first snake but theres so many colours O:
I also live where almost no one breeds so there is no babies unless i go to the pet shop but ive been told horror stories about them :/
Im looking into just getting the vivarium at the moment, Just enquired about a 4ft viv with heat mat and basking lamp for £50 partly because im going away in 3 weeks and no one i know likes snakes enough to look after it while im gone
Is it a good idea to get babies shipped? I would idealy get one from a reputable breeder, but i'd get a smaller temp viv while its little as i read too much space can stress them out
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Wherabouts are you in the UK? One of us Brits may be able to recommend someone.
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Old 07-28-11, 07:25 AM   #7
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Old 07-28-11, 09:49 AM   #9
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Thanks!
I am now thinking of getting a ball python, Would that be a risky move as a first time snake owner?
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Old 07-28-11, 09:55 AM   #10
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If you get a ball - you DEFINITELY want the enclosure set up for a week or so before getting the snake so that you can guarantte the humidity etc is stable. With a corn they are much more forgiving so you COULD get away with getting the snake/setup all in one go - however, it is still better to have everything set up before getting the animal if at all possible.

Also depends what you want from the snake.

Corns are more accepting of handling, more active, more colours to choose from for your cash.

Balls are more shy, less active, less likely to be seen day to day, more likely to be finicky eaters and more expensive if you want a "designer" one.
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Not at all really.
May I ask what you want in a snake? BPs tend to be slow and lazy as adults, arboreals tend to be more energetic etc. We might be able to direct you to your dream starter snake!
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Just a pet really, Something that will tollerate being left long hours while im at college (Animal care NC) and would happily accept 10 - 20mins of handling a few times a week, I do like corns but i like the more pronounced "snake" on the ball, cause its bigger, I dont want something that has an off temprement and commonly strikes, probably prefer something with less energy but also something that requires being fed not very often (dont want a snake that i have to feed a few times a week, would prefer something that would need fed 2-4 times a month)
I would most definitely set the viv up before i got a ball if i did, it would probably be a little longer than a week though as i would want to make sure everything stayed steady as not to harm the ball
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ALL reptiles do better when left alone. They do not generally like or need attention of any kind.
Age generally determines feeding regimen, more often for babies less for adults.
Bp sounds like something that would work well for you, they are generally not biters and slowish.
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Old 07-28-11, 10:24 AM   #14
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I understand about the feeding I dont know why i didnt think about that part because thats pretty much all ive been reading about the last week lol
Are balls like corns in that a baby would prefer less space? Im looking into getting a 4ft viv which i understand is a great size for an adult ball? but is it too big for a baby? Im quite happy to get a rubbermaid tub to house it until it felt safe in the viv
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