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snakes can be very good pets moondog Send a noteboard - 17/06/2011 04:19:17 PM
the main advice i can offer is that you should be very very careful how you secure the snake's cage when it is tiny, as tiny snakes can be difficult to find when they get out. and yes, they will get out if they can. not that you shouldn't always keep it secured, but a larger snake is less likely to be hiding under the bathroom vanity when it gets out. :)

also, keep it as clean as you can. mites are a big problem for captive snakes but a clean cage/enclosure will greatly reduce the probability your snake will get mites.

other than that, make sure you know your snake's feeding schedule. a small snake may not be very intimidating, but they will still snap at you walking by if they are starving. not sure of the corn snake's power, but there is a potential for it to literally break its face if you aren't careful. many snakes can go weeks between feedings, but you should be able to get a feel for when it's hungry.
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We're thinking of buying a pet snake. - EDIT: photo - 16/06/2011 06:42:02 PM 1143 Views
I had a ball python for 6 years. - 16/06/2011 07:29:32 PM 719 Views
Re: I had a ball python for 6 years. - 16/06/2011 11:04:04 PM 744 Views
Isn't a ball python a breed of trouser snake? *NM* - 17/06/2011 01:53:19 AM 402 Views
Snakes are awesome. - 16/06/2011 07:39:19 PM 770 Views
Re: Snakes are awesome. - 16/06/2011 11:04:52 PM 777 Views
You are joking? *NM* - 16/06/2011 08:27:02 PM 301 Views
You could just tell me straight out if you do not want me to visit, you know... *NM* - 16/06/2011 08:27:45 PM 386 Views
Snakes are delightful. *NM* - 16/06/2011 08:34:05 PM 399 Views
Hide behind Tor - 16/06/2011 08:38:15 PM 849 Views
Not joking. - 16/06/2011 08:33:44 PM 772 Views
You should totally do it. - 16/06/2011 08:34:38 PM 805 Views
Re: You should totally do it. - 16/06/2011 11:06:08 PM 769 Views
Well, you're free to do whatever you want to, but... - 16/06/2011 08:40:40 PM 867 Views
You know... - 16/06/2011 08:50:32 PM 724 Views
Hey! *NM* - 17/06/2011 10:13:43 AM 410 Views
Re: Well, you're free to do whatever you want to, but... - 16/06/2011 11:09:13 PM 898 Views
Small? - 16/06/2011 11:43:45 PM 811 Views
Re: Small? - 17/06/2011 09:51:47 PM 663 Views
Live feeding is illegal in the UK, unless the snake in question refuses all other food. - 16/06/2011 11:14:46 PM 756 Views
What? Why? *NM* - 17/06/2011 05:55:13 PM 273 Views
I don't know, but... - 17/06/2011 06:01:45 PM 783 Views
I can't speak for the illegality, but... - 21/06/2011 02:23:36 AM 946 Views
Good enough reasons, but making it illegal?! The nanny state is so bad they're coddling snakes? *NM* - 21/06/2011 11:50:13 AM 281 Views
Or people. Or mice. It's hard to tell. *NM* - 21/06/2011 10:37:34 PM 416 Views
As for the biting issue... - 21/06/2011 02:30:00 AM 892 Views
Would be my first choice - 16/06/2011 09:27:30 PM 851 Views
Re: Would be my first choice - 16/06/2011 11:11:46 PM 812 Views
If you plan getting a cat in future think twice about the snake. - 17/06/2011 03:37:05 AM 651 Views
This kind of snake is too small to bother a cat. - 17/06/2011 09:43:07 PM 571 Views
Snakes aren't really pets are they? - 16/06/2011 09:52:29 PM 643 Views
Re: Snakes aren't really pets are they? - 16/06/2011 11:13:28 PM 657 Views
What does "pet" mean in your book? - 22/06/2011 02:49:34 PM 773 Views
Ew - 16/06/2011 10:01:11 PM 690 Views
Haters gonna hate. - 16/06/2011 11:14:23 PM 797 Views
Who's job is it to feed the snake? - 17/06/2011 04:39:59 AM 605 Views
I'm not a squeamish girl. - 17/06/2011 09:39:59 PM 781 Views
Snakes are pure evil. It will try to kill you and everyone you love *NM* - 17/06/2011 08:06:04 AM 386 Views
Awww. *NM* - 17/06/2011 09:40:20 PM 373 Views
Why don't you just buy a nice bracelet instead? *NM* - 18/06/2011 12:55:25 PM 392 Views
I've ordered a snake ring from Avon. *NM* - 18/06/2011 12:59:44 PM 377 Views
Listen to ironclad! It will make you and Tim bona fide members of house Slytherin! *NM* - 17/06/2011 09:27:53 AM 396 Views
I like green and silver. *NM* - 17/06/2011 09:40:55 PM 388 Views
Agreed with Ironclad *NM* - 17/06/2011 12:36:40 PM 403 Views
Awww. *NM* - 17/06/2011 09:41:26 PM 249 Views
Why buy? - 17/06/2011 01:32:34 PM 731 Views
Because adders are venomous and no-one can ever find a grass snake? - 17/06/2011 09:42:20 PM 613 Views
Remember how we don't live in America? - 22/06/2011 02:51:12 PM 586 Views
Get a draft excluder instead - 17/06/2011 02:35:30 PM 706 Views
Bah! - 17/06/2011 09:44:58 PM 744 Views
snakes can be very good pets - 17/06/2011 04:19:17 PM 862 Views
Thank you. - 17/06/2011 09:46:33 PM 834 Views
Corn snakes are indeed good escape artists. - 21/06/2011 02:20:59 AM 830 Views
That is unnecessary cruelty. - 17/06/2011 05:45:08 PM 767 Views
Bah! - 17/06/2011 09:50:30 PM 639 Views
Very Pretty Snake! *NM* - 18/06/2011 06:45:42 AM 407 Views
She is lovely. And she likes human touch. *NM* - 18/06/2011 01:00:19 PM 390 Views
a little late, but: DO IT!! *NM* - 18/06/2011 06:54:13 AM 380 Views
We will! *NM* - 18/06/2011 01:00:35 PM 379 Views
Awww, she's so cute! - 20/06/2011 03:46:41 PM 795 Views

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