First time snake owner, looking for help! - Page 5

Kylie · 01-29-12, 02:02 AM

I had lifted her rock to check on her, and as she was un raveling to move around it looked like she had the hik ups, i think thats the best way to explain it. u know how a person hickups and kinda jolts? almost like that.

Lankyrob · 01-29-12, 06:41 AM

Probably just a little startled from having her hidey safe place removed - she should be fine

**millertime89** · 01-29-12, 04:06 PM

aye, that would be my guess.

Kylie · 01-29-12, 04:07 PM

Thanks guys! I have another question for all of you, im going to get a heat mat for her, the pet store offeres 2 different ones, one is a rainforest one and the other is a desert one. the pet store owner said the desert one is a little warmer then the other one but is my under lay is thicker i should be fine with the desert. whats best for my corn?

youngster · 01-29-12, 04:10 PM

Doesn't really matter which you get if you have a thermostat. But I would get the rainforest one.

alessia55 · 01-29-12, 04:12 PM

It doesn't matter which of the two you get. Either one will need to be hooked up to a thermostat that will regulate how hot it gets.

Kylie · 01-29-12, 06:15 PM

Okay thanks guys! the only one the pet store had was the desert one but like u said the thermostat will help. i have to order that online and i cant do that until atleast tomorrow, so for now im sticking to the light bulb, but the temps are good. Do cats stress them out? my cant wont leave her tank alone, she dont paw at it but she sits right at the glass, it almost seems as the snake plays with the cat...that possible? lol but when i hold the snake my cat follows me everywere and the snake gets kinda tense... More silly questions

Swany · 01-29-12, 06:29 PM

More silly questions
No such thing here, if someone can answer, they will ;-)

Kylie · 01-29-12, 06:42 PM

Thanks! i just feel silly asking so many questions, i guess its not horrible that i want the best for Bella! First snake and im so in love with her! I need to know everything i can possibly need to know! if anyone else has any other tips, suggestions...let them fly at me PLEASE!!

Swany · 01-29-12, 06:44 PM

Just read all you can on the treads on here, it's a great way to learn lots of stuff ;-)

Kylie · 01-29-12, 06:46 PM

First time to threads as well, i dont even no how to work most of it, or were to find most things. haha im so not a computer person. all i usually use my laptop for is facebook

ill do some exploring tho! Thanks!

Swany · 01-29-12, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Kylie

First time to threads as well, i dont even no how to work most of it, or were to find most things. haha im so not a computer person. all i usually use my laptop for is facebook

ill do some exploring tho! Thanks!

When you sign in, on the first page you see, on the left hand side you'll see the word "forums" click on that and scroll down to find the relevant section for your snake, click on that and Bob's your uncle ;-)

Kylie · 01-29-12, 07:50 PM

I don't remember if i asked already but...My first feed is going to be this Thursday, im nervous! The previous owners were feeding her 3 hoppers, im going to do that for this feeding, how do i go about it? im feeding her in a tuper were type container...can i put them in before her or should i put them in after shes in the container? Also my friend who has had a bunch of snakes told me that i should try to switch her to just 1 adult mouse, cause 3 if alot for the, to fit in their tummys? Shes not the big tho...help?

alessia55 · 01-29-12, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Kylie

I don't remember if i asked already but...My first feed is going to be this Thursday, im nervous! The previous owners were feeding her 3 hoppers, im going to do that for this feeding, how do i go about it? im feeding her in a tuper were type container...can i put them in before her or should i put them in after shes in the container? Also my friend who has had a bunch of snakes told me that i should try to switch her to just 1 adult mouse, cause 3 if alot for the, to fit in their tummys? Shes not the big tho...help?

That's a good question

I feed in a separate container sometimes too, so this is what I do: I put the snake in there first, then I introduce the prey by using tongs. Your snake is probably better off eating one large mouse than 3 small hoppers. Corn snakes can easily eat something that is at least twice the size of the largest part of their body.

I have a question though... are you feeding live or frozen/thawed?

KORBIN5895 · 01-29-12, 07:58 PM

One adult mouse should be fine. Three hoppers are just a pain. If you feed the snake outside of the viv put the snake in the container first. Does it eat live or frozen?