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mark p
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 02/12/2009 : 18:35:18
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hi all ive just took what i think is a king snake off someone who has not been looking after it properly. i have a corn snake so i know a bit. could anyone tell me if im right saying its a king? also it (not sure of sex) is rattling its tail at me and is a bit flighty will it calm down with handeling? i take it its a couple year old as its about 3 and a half foot cheers
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Gingerpony
SerpentSeven's Evil Twin
United Kingdom
726 Posts |
Posted - 02/12/2009 : 19:37:20
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heya and welcome 
s/he looks stunning! not sure on species though..... |
cornsnakes, ratsnakes, Dumerils boas, BCO hybrids, Sinder Hypo boas, Day Geckos
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Eye
The Eyeball
United Kingdom
81 Posts |
Posted - 02/12/2009 : 20:09:59
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Hi Mark. It's scared, you are a big unknown. Unless it looks like it needs vet attention, leave it be for a week. Get something with your scent into his viv, and with daily water changes snakey will get used to your presence and scent and start to relax. Don't try to handle at all during that time. After that, offer food, and no handling for two days, as usual. Then start with short handling sessions.
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Carl
Hatchling
United Kingdom
498 Posts |
Posted - 02/12/2009 : 20:14:36
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quote:
Originally posted by Eye
Hi Mark. It's scared, you are a big unknown. Unless it looks like it needs vet attention, leave it be for a week. Get something with your scent into his viv, and with daily water changes snakey will get used to your presence and scent and start to relax. Don't try to handle at all during that time. After that, offer food, and no handling for two days, as usual. Then start with short handling sessions.
You know what that was the advice I gave someone on YOU TUBE of all places, I was then completely insulted by someone who it didnt concern, which left me checking if I had loaded the darkside up and not realised, cos as we all know your not allowed an opinion on there, lol Welcome to the sight mate |
1.0.0 Mexi Black (Snoop)
1.0.0 Milk Pueb (Lestat)
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mark p
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
2 Posts |
Posted - 02/12/2009 : 20:32:42
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| thanks everyone i will take it to vets on friday to get checked out is it a king? and wot the hell is the dark side? lol |
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magneticblue
Kingsnake Forum Admin
United Kingdom
1511 Posts |
Posted - 02/12/2009 : 20:53:01
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To be honest I have no idea if it is a king. Could be some kind of hybrid?
The 'dark side' is reptileforums.co.uk If you're a member on there then you'll be aware how sometimes asking an innocent question can lead to a flaming. If you're not a member on there then take a look as there are some very knowledgable and helpful people, just remember to ignore the others |
1.1.0 Arizona mountain king (Sylar and Claire)
0.1.0 Blotched king ( Jasmin)
1.1.0 Guyana red-tail boa (Hercules and Athena)
1.0.1 children (Alfie and BUMP)
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Kehhlyr
The Resident Loon
United Kingdom
511 Posts |
Posted - 02/12/2009 : 23:01:02
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I don't think it's a king either, it's head isn't right.
Albino Bull snake maybe???? |
-=Kehhlyr - The Resident Loon
SOME OF MY ANIMALS
 
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