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03-18-12, 10:42 AM
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Howdy... ^_^
Hi! I just got my first snake... Ghost morph corn (probably male). I fell in love with him at a pet store, even after handling and meeting literally dozens of different snakes from various breeds and sources. I'd love any and all info/knowledge/experiences/opinions/ etc... ^_^
I've been saving up and piecing together everything for him and I finally had everything finished and set up as of this past week. My husband and my best friend decided to surprise me after I'd had a particularly cruddy day by getting this lil guy for me! Heh... They said that they had thought about getting me flowers, but they figured that he might cheer me up even more. ^_^
He's right around a year as far as we were able to figure, no idea on his length, though I would say 24" would be a safe guess, and he did a solid shed about a week before I got him. I'm going to give him at least 4 more days to settle in before I try feeding, especially since I ended up rearranging his set up AFTER he got home.
I currently have him housed in a standard 10gallon that has locking clip lid that's pretty snug. I'm using the fine ground coconut husk substrate that comes in a brick and he seems to love burrowing in it. I have a java wood branch tor him, some small fake plants, a wading/drinking dish on the cool (76) end and a large rock hide on the warm (80-82) end. I also have a full spectrum lamp that I am turning off and on in 12hr cycles and a constant small UTH. Future housing plans include a Zilla 40L, more hides, improved lamps and heat sources.
Once I figure out how to post pics, I'll be sure to post some!
And any thoughts on a name? 
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03-18-12, 11:01 AM
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Re: Howdy... ^_^
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03-18-12, 11:08 AM
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Snake Ninja
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Re: Howdy... ^_^
Hi and welcome!
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A few critters...
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03-18-12, 11:10 AM
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Snake Child
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Re: Howdy... ^_^
Welcome, doesn't sound like you need any help at all! Sounds like you're a great owner.
How about Casper for a name
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03-18-12, 11:21 AM
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Retired Moderator
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Re: Howdy... ^_^
Welcome to the forum. Congrats on your new little corn
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03-18-12, 11:41 AM
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Re: Howdy... ^_^
Welcome to the forum 
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"To fear death, is to limit life." - EMC Monkeys
1 Northern Water Snake, 1 Snowflake Carpet Python, 1 Jungle/Jaguar Carpet, 1 Albino Ball Python, 1 Garter Snake, 1.1 Savannah Monitor
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03-18-12, 11:48 AM
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Captain America
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Re: Howdy... ^_^
Hello and welcome to our zoo.
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03-18-12, 12:09 PM
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Re: Howdy... ^_^
Aww... Thanks! ^_^ I have been trying to do as much research as possible. I feel like there is always something to learn, especially when there are opportunities such as this where I can ask questions and chat with experienced snake owners.
Heh... Casper is a cute name... I've also been thinking of Ninja Snake, Patrick (Tricki for short), Wraith, Ouroboros, Earl (like Earl Grey tea...), Pliskin (my husbands contribution)... And Cuddles.
Oh! I also have thermometers on the cool and warm ends and a hygrometer in the middle. I know corns are pretty easy going as far as humidity is concerned, but what would be considered an "ideal" humidity? Where I live I have trouble keeping humidity up at times, namely with my hermit crabs and they are on the same substrate. I do have a mister, well 2 actually if you count the one for the hermies, but I'm holding of using it as it looks like the hygrometer is hanging out around the low 50s.
So for some basic questions...
How often should I do full cage cleanings? What should I use?
I tend to like to rearrange tank set ups on a regular basis, will that "upset" my snake?
I have a 2nd 10gallon for a feeding tank, aka "The Diner".  I am planning to put a large piece of white cotton in the bottom of the tank so that once he's done eatting I can pretty much sack him gently to transport him back over to his home tank. Is this a good/bad/meh idea?
How often can I/should I handle him? I am using every ounce of will power I have not to bring him out and have snake cuddles until he's had a chance to properly settle in... ^_^
Thaaaaat's about all I can think of for now...
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03-18-12, 01:06 PM
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Non Carborundum Illegitimi
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Re: Howdy... ^_^
Couple of small things, hot end could do with bumping up to 86f and snakes dont need the full spectrum light (tho i dont believe it will do any harm).
THere is no real need for a separate tank for feeding, i just put a plastic plate in their home and feed them on there. After feeding the snake needs 48 hours to digest, by having to move it back into its home it is possible to stress it enough to regurgitate the prey.
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03-18-12, 01:52 PM
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Re: Howdy... ^_^
Thanks for the info...
I shifted my FS lamp to my warm end since it adds ambient heat and it brought me up to around 85 and my cool end is still in the low-mid 70s.
As far as the feeding tank, I still have few days to research and decide... Feeding in the home tank really isn't feasible due to hides, branches, and the wading dish... Once I upgrade to the 40 L, then I may be able insert a feeding platform that I can remove after he's done.
And I think his name is going to be Casper O'Cuddles... Because he IS a friendly ghost.
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03-18-12, 03:11 PM
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Abracadabra Holmes
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Re: Howdy... ^_^
Welcome to the forum!
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03-18-12, 03:59 PM
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Re: Howdy... ^_^
Welc ome to best forum on the earth
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03-19-12, 06:15 PM
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Re: Howdy... ^_^
Hmm.. Okay... I *think* he's a Ghost morph... What are the differences between Anery, Ghost, and Charcoal corn morphs? >_>
And thanks for all the welcomes and info!
And how do I post pics? I have some shots from when I first met him that might help in answering this quandary...
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03-19-12, 06:24 PM
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Wandering Cricket
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Re: Howdy... ^_^
G'day and welcome
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03-19-12, 06:29 PM
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The Mad Scot
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Re: Howdy... ^_^
Hi and welcome to the madhouse ;-)
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