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auger
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
18 Posts |
 Posted - 04/03/2010 : 16:52:16
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Hi, just thought I would introduce myself, i am new to Snake keeping have admired them for a long time but have only just taken the plunge. I have a Cream and Black Cali Female. She came to stay with us on Sunday, I have a small setup consisting of small plastic tank with aspen shavings, a cave, water pool, kitchen roll tube at warm end. I have a habistat mat at the hot end which is attached by velcro witha habistat controller. Digital thermometer monitor low level air temparture. My only mistake I think is from reading here that I have been handling her she doesnt seem bothered but from reading here should I leave her alone for a week? what to do about feeding I purchased a samll number of fluffies when I picked her up which are in the freezer. I did comment when I picked her up from the shop that her eyes were cloudy grey as though she was going to shed but theey are now clear bright black.
Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated.
Regards Auger |
6 Cats
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2 Ferrets
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HannahB
Hatchling
United Kingdom
102 Posts |
Posted - 04/03/2010 : 17:05:17
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hey and welcome 
first off..congrats on the new arrival - but believe me it wont be your only snake!!
your set up sounds ok, as long as theres a stat controlling the heatmat and theres plenty of hiding places then she should be fine - bog rolls and kitchen roll inners are the best thing while they are still growing up!
handling.. its recommended not to handle for the first week just so that your new snake has chance to get used to her new surroundings,theres new smells and things that shes not necessarily used to so its just to make the transition easier for her
feeding.. its best to feed them in a separate tub, a small lunchbox is a good idea, just defrost the fuzzie/fluffie in a bag or on a plate at room temp for a few hours and then either blast it with a hairdryer or put it on a lid or something over hot water to warm it up, its not recommended to put it directly in water as it looses the scent and some areas can get too hot and burn your snake, after feeding let the food get to the thickest section of the body and then gently either tip her out the tub or scoop her out
cloudy eyes.. a snakes eyes will go cloudy along with the whole body which is known as being 'blue', they will be like this for a day or two and then will clear up again, usually within a week of clearing up again the snake will shed
hope this helps - look forwards to piccies! |
4.3 Corn snakes - Mont (Carolina), Edison (Lavender Stripe), Liberty (Hypo Lavender), Aura (Butter Stripe), Zero (Blizzard) & Lucien (Amel)
2.0 Royal Pythons - Little One & Q
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auger
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
18 Posts |
Posted - 04/03/2010 : 18:36:48
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| HannahB Hi many thanks for the advice its much appreciated, I'll leave her to her own devices for the next few days and just change the water. |
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auger
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
18 Posts |
Posted - 04/03/2010 : 20:18:27
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| Well something amazing has happened, Calli has shed changed her water earlier and she was just hiding in the kitchen roll just had a look and there is a full skin wrapped along the cave and she is now wandering around looking very pleased. |
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Kehhlyr
The Resident Loon
United Kingdom
511 Posts |
Posted - 04/03/2010 : 21:59:45
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Well done, and congrats. :)
Wait until you see them actually shed, it's brilliant to watch.
And welcome to the forum. |
-=Kehhlyr - The Resident Loon
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magneticblue
Kingsnake Forum Admin
United Kingdom
1511 Posts |
Posted - 04/03/2010 : 22:07:03
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| Welcome to the forum. Sounds like you've been doing your research. Look forward to seeing some pics of Calli! |
1.1.0 Arizona mountain king (Sylar and Claire)
0.1.0 Blotched king ( Jasmin)
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lee2308
Kingsnake Forum Admin
United Kingdom
1609 Posts |
Posted - 04/03/2010 : 23:01:05
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| hi and welcome to the forum,congrats with the shedding,always check the old skin to make sure the eyes have shed too,just a tip. |
1.0 dumeril boa,0.1 bci boa,1.0 royal python,1.0 mbk kingsnake,1.0corn,1.2 chinese water dragon,0.0.1 bearded dragon
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auger
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
18 Posts |
Posted - 05/03/2010 : 08:55:04
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Thank you to all who have replied so far, all help and advice is much appreciated.
Auger |
6 Cats
2 Dogs
2 Ferrets
Guinea pig
2 Dwarf Tortoises |
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