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Xipetotec
Snake mite
United Kingdom
6 Posts |
 Posted - 16/04/2010 : 09:17:06
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Hi there, I thought I would sign up here to get some advice before I consider getting a hatchling brb. I have kept corn snakes for 6 years, i know about humidity requirements and temperature. I have read various statements on vivatium size, when the animal is fully grown can I house it with a 3x2x2 vivarium, if that's to small, what size would you reccomend. Also I have a 4 year old daughter who does not hold any of my snakes but watches me as I handle them, so my second question is about your general opinions on how dosile/tame they are, just that if it constantly bit me for the next 20 years I think it might put her off snakes which I don't want because she loves them so far. Sorry if I rambled and if my spellings bad, typing on my phone!!
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jono-r
New Member
United Kingdom
99 Posts |
Posted - 16/04/2010 : 14:27:50
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| WELCOME, BRBs ARE FANTASTIC, CAN BE QUITE NIPPY WHEN SMALL BUT WITH REGULAR GENTLE HANDLING SHOULD CALM DOWN. MADDI MY 3YR OLD BRB HAS STRUCK A FEW TIMES BUT I THINK MORE OF A BLUFF, IVE NEVER BEEN BITTEN. I WOULD SAY 3X2X2 IS FINE FOR AN ADULT. |
1.1.0 brb
2.0.0 corns
1.0.0 mexican milk 1.0.0 cali king
0.1.0 bullsnake
1.1.0 beaded dragons 1.0.0 african pygmy hog 3.3.0 cats
0.4.0 guinie pigs
2.0.0 gerbils
lots of fish
coming soon,a pair of northern pines ready to breed next year.
1.0.0 normal royal
1.0.0 chile rose |
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gingerpony
Forum Admin
United Kingdom
1442 Posts |
Posted - 16/04/2010 : 14:36:59
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i'd personally get her handling the corns, my 3 year old daughter does under supervision though i tend to not let her handle the boas  |
Dumerils boas, BCO hybrids, Sinder hypo boas, ratsnakes, cornsnakes, Day geckos
LOCATION: Leeds/York area
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jono-r
New Member
United Kingdom
99 Posts |
Posted - 16/04/2010 : 14:53:09
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| thats a good place to start, maddi can put a good squeeze on. a bad expierience at that age could put her off for life too |
1.1.0 brb
2.0.0 corns
1.0.0 mexican milk 1.0.0 cali king
0.1.0 bullsnake
1.1.0 beaded dragons 1.0.0 african pygmy hog 3.3.0 cats
0.4.0 guinie pigs
2.0.0 gerbils
lots of fish
coming soon,a pair of northern pines ready to breed next year.
1.0.0 normal royal
1.0.0 chile rose |
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Xipetotec
Snake mite
United Kingdom
6 Posts |
Posted - 16/04/2010 : 14:53:35
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She strokes the corns and they run from my hand to hers and back onto mine and she loves it, I won't let her hold them on her pen as I think at times she's a bit quick and would startle them, she is getting better though! I just really hope 3x2x2 willbe ok as I don't want to go bigger. A locdl store has a hatchling in that's real tame, but it £195, how does that sound?
Matt |
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jono-r
New Member
United Kingdom
99 Posts |
Posted - 16/04/2010 : 14:55:50
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| im sure 3x2x2 would be ok. as for £195, well i think thats a bit steep. Where are you from? |
1.1.0 brb
2.0.0 corns
1.0.0 mexican milk 1.0.0 cali king
0.1.0 bullsnake
1.1.0 beaded dragons 1.0.0 african pygmy hog 3.3.0 cats
0.4.0 guinie pigs
2.0.0 gerbils
lots of fish
coming soon,a pair of northern pines ready to breed next year.
1.0.0 normal royal
1.0.0 chile rose |
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jono-r
New Member
United Kingdom
99 Posts |
Posted - 16/04/2010 : 15:00:21
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my kids (girl 11 and boy 4)both love to handle the snakes and do so with great confidence, but always under a watchful eye. that said they only stroke maddi.
we have a cali king, two corns, a mexican milk,a baby bullsnake and a brb. |
1.1.0 brb
2.0.0 corns
1.0.0 mexican milk 1.0.0 cali king
0.1.0 bullsnake
1.1.0 beaded dragons 1.0.0 african pygmy hog 3.3.0 cats
0.4.0 guinie pigs
2.0.0 gerbils
lots of fish
coming soon,a pair of northern pines ready to breed next year.
1.0.0 normal royal
1.0.0 chile rose |
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Xipetotec
Snake mite
United Kingdom
6 Posts |
Posted - 16/04/2010 : 15:00:41
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jono-r
New Member
United Kingdom
99 Posts |
Posted - 16/04/2010 : 15:03:55
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oh, i found a shop in nottingham with several hatchlings that all seemed nice for £125 but thats a long way.
better still search the forums |
1.1.0 brb
2.0.0 corns
1.0.0 mexican milk 1.0.0 cali king
0.1.0 bullsnake
1.1.0 beaded dragons 1.0.0 african pygmy hog 3.3.0 cats
0.4.0 guinie pigs
2.0.0 gerbils
lots of fish
coming soon,a pair of northern pines ready to breed next year.
1.0.0 normal royal
1.0.0 chile rose |
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Xipetotec
Snake mite
United Kingdom
6 Posts |
Posted - 16/04/2010 : 15:07:35
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| Will ask my little girl if she thinks they are pretty, if she says yes then I think we will get one soon |
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jono-r
New Member
United Kingdom
99 Posts |
Posted - 16/04/2010 : 15:09:57
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| i guess you will be getting one soon then, they are the prettest snakes ever in my opinion. |
1.1.0 brb
2.0.0 corns
1.0.0 mexican milk 1.0.0 cali king
0.1.0 bullsnake
1.1.0 beaded dragons 1.0.0 african pygmy hog 3.3.0 cats
0.4.0 guinie pigs
2.0.0 gerbils
lots of fish
coming soon,a pair of northern pines ready to breed next year.
1.0.0 normal royal
1.0.0 chile rose |
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Xipetotec
Snake mite
United Kingdom
6 Posts |
Posted - 16/04/2010 : 15:13:03
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We will get on regardless, unless someone says 3x2x2 is not big enough.
It's just where to get one from now! |
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jono-r
New Member
United Kingdom
99 Posts |
Posted - 16/04/2010 : 15:15:47
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| i got mine at 2.5 yrs old with a viv on the reptile furum for £150. i do think however that was a megga bargin. |
1.1.0 brb
2.0.0 corns
1.0.0 mexican milk 1.0.0 cali king
0.1.0 bullsnake
1.1.0 beaded dragons 1.0.0 african pygmy hog 3.3.0 cats
0.4.0 guinie pigs
2.0.0 gerbils
lots of fish
coming soon,a pair of northern pines ready to breed next year.
1.0.0 normal royal
1.0.0 chile rose |
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Kazerella
Forum Admin
United Kingdom
721 Posts |
Posted - 21/04/2010 : 15:43:42
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I would agree with £195 being a bit steep. For an hatching I would look around the £100 mark from classifieds or a show and up to about £130 from a rep shop.
That viv should be alright, although I prefer to give them a bit more height. They are semi-aboreal so appreciate a nice bit of climbing space if you give it to them. |
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Welly
Hatchling
United Kingdom
164 Posts |
Posted - 21/04/2010 : 20:31:00
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Try here
http://masonexotics.co.uk/default.aspx
I just bought number 20 off them. Bit cheaper than £195 |
0.1.0 Royal Python
0.0.1 Mexican Black King
1.0.0 Brazilian Rainbow Boa
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Kazerella
Forum Admin
United Kingdom
721 Posts |
Posted - 27/04/2010 : 13:30:49
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£70 is a very reasonable price  Might be tempted to get a male myself |
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