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Originally Posted by nazanova
With the whole handling issue, when it comes to Corns I wouldn't worry. They may have a threat posture and rattle their tail but trust me they are so harmless it's unreal, 9.5/10 they will never bite and if they do you'll be thinking "is that it"  . I used to make a big fuss about handling my Corn like id leave my hand in the tank so he knows I'm not food yada yada but now I just dive straight in and pick him up carefully, at first he makes a bit of a fuss but when he's in my hands he's like putty. Also I thought I'd throw in the idea of maybe feeding your Corn in a feeding box? I know a lot of people say there's no difference between feeding in it's enclosure and in a feeding box, it's all a myth etc but in MY opinion it does make a difference and it's something I will always practice, but it's whatever you feel comfortable with doing. |
I agree with the feeding in a box, and I plan on going to wally world and getting a good sized plastic bin for her to feed in. I'm going to start on some frozen mice, but if she's big enough, I'll put her on some live stuff for her second feeding. I've read that it makes them happy when they can "hunt" for their food.
That being said, I'm not worried about being bit at all. It's not going to hurt plain and simple, and I get that. I just don't want to stress her out. I expect to get bit, and it doesn't bother me. My dog bites me all the time playing tug with his toy, and man he draws blood.
But while I was in class, I read and article that said just go for it if she's being defensive, because we don't want to enforce that behavior and I agree. I have a little sister, and I'd like to show her they're harmless, but at the same time, I can't have it being defensive. I got her tank all setup. Getting her in the morning!
like the others have said please don't feed live, Corns don't need live food and will never not eat a f/t.
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