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[blindfireak40]

Hey, my name's Sean, I just picked up a baby Anery type A (I think) Corn. His name is Vermicelli

[infernalis]

[belovedboas]

Welcome to the forum!!!

[Ch^4]

Hello and welcome! We'd love to see pics once your new corn is settled in!

[blindfireak40]

I'll try to have a few up later today; I'll be taking some during his feeding this afternoon, hopefully

[Lankyrob]

If you have JUST got him you want to let him settle for a week before feeding/handling etc, lets him learn his environ,ent and get over the stressof moving home.

[blindfireak40]

LankyRob: Noted, but too late! I got him last week, so not quite exactly a week ago. I'm thinking this is going to be a case of no harm no foul, because he quite readily consumed his pinkies and has not regurgitated. I was wanting to try and keep him on the schedule that the store had him on, so I went ahead with today.

I've read 48 hours between feeding and handling, is that accurate or should I give him more time?

Also, what is the best non-invasive way to get an idea of gender? I'm nowhere near skilled enough for probing or popping, but would like to get somewhat of a clue.

[Ch^4]

48-72 hours is the general rule of thumb. I give all of mine about 60-70 hours between feeding and handling.

There is no non-invasive way to sex your snake! Both popping and probing should be done by the pros. The vet or a reputable breeder can determine its sex for you, and maybe even teach you how to properly do it.

[shaunyboy]

hello and welcome

i give all mine 3 days after a feed before i consider handling

i don't feed on a regular schedule either

carpet hatchlings get fed every 7 days

from the age of 2 years every 7 to 14 days randomly

adults every 14 to 21 days again at random

i also vary my food types and sizes

cheers shaun

[blindfireak40]

Ch^4: Duly noted, thank you! As for the sexing issue, I've heard that one can get a general idea by comparing the shape of the tail around and behind the vent. Obviously it's not 100 % accurate, but will it not give some idea?

Shaun: Thanks for the information, between you and Ch^4, I guess it's lookin' like three days non-contact . Thanks as well for your input on feeding schedules.

One more question: I've found sources online that mention "power feeding" corns, basically on a slightly quicker pace when they're juvenile, to help them reach adolescence more quickly. Essentially they recommend 5-day intervals until the snake is about 30 inches long. Thoughts on this?

[Lankyrob]

Power feeding is not a good idea, making the snake grow too quickly just means that its organs etc have to work harder and puts a lot of strain on them. there should be no rush to get the snake to adulthood, feed weekly when young and fortnightly when adult and you should have a nice healthy snake for the next twenty odd years.

[belovedboas]

Yes everyone I know of that has powerfed...the snake ends up with health issues!!! I would just be patient

[blindfireak40]

Awesome, good to know. Thanks guys

[presspirate]

Hello and welcome Aboard! Can't wait to see pics of your corn.

[blindfireak40]

How can you put the pictures directly in the message body? Is it through Photobucket?