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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 1145 Views
I had a ball python for 6 years. - 16/06/2011 07:29:32 PM 722 Views
Re: I had a ball python for 6 years. - 16/06/2011 11:04:04 PM 746 Views
Isn't a ball python a breed of trouser snake? *NM* - 17/06/2011 01:53:19 AM 403 Views
Snakes are awesome. - 16/06/2011 07:39:19 PM 773 Views
Re: Snakes are awesome. - 16/06/2011 11:04:52 PM 780 Views
You are joking? *NM* - 16/06/2011 08:27:02 PM 302 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 400 Views
Hide behind Tor - 16/06/2011 08:38:15 PM 849 Views
Not joking. - 16/06/2011 08:33:44 PM 774 Views
You should totally do it. - 16/06/2011 08:34:38 PM 807 Views
Re: You should totally do it. - 16/06/2011 11:06:08 PM 772 Views
Well, you're free to do whatever you want to, but... - 16/06/2011 08:40:40 PM 870 Views
You know... - 16/06/2011 08:50:32 PM 727 Views
Hey! *NM* - 17/06/2011 10:13:43 AM 411 Views
Re: Well, you're free to do whatever you want to, but... - 16/06/2011 11:09:13 PM 901 Views
Small? - 16/06/2011 11:43:45 PM 814 Views
Re: Small? - 17/06/2011 09:51:47 PM 665 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 274 Views
I don't know, but... - 17/06/2011 06:01:45 PM 786 Views
I can't speak for the illegality, but... - 21/06/2011 02:23:36 AM 949 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 282 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 895 Views
Would be my first choice - 16/06/2011 09:27:30 PM 854 Views
Re: Would be my first choice - 16/06/2011 11:11:46 PM 814 Views
If you plan getting a cat in future think twice about the snake. - 17/06/2011 03:37:05 AM 654 Views
This kind of snake is too small to bother a cat. - 17/06/2011 09:43:07 PM 573 Views
Snakes aren't really pets are they? - 16/06/2011 09:52:29 PM 646 Views
Re: Snakes aren't really pets are they? - 16/06/2011 11:13:28 PM 660 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 693 Views
Haters gonna hate. - 16/06/2011 11:14:23 PM 799 Views
Who's job is it to feed the snake? - 17/06/2011 04:39:59 AM 608 Views
I'm not a squeamish girl. - 17/06/2011 09:39:59 PM 783 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 374 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 378 Views
Listen to ironclad! It will make you and Tim bona fide members of house Slytherin! *NM* - 17/06/2011 09:27:53 AM 397 Views
I like green and silver. *NM* - 17/06/2011 09:40:55 PM 389 Views
Agreed with Ironclad *NM* - 17/06/2011 12:36:40 PM 404 Views
Awww. *NM* - 17/06/2011 09:41:26 PM 250 Views
Why buy? - 17/06/2011 01:32:34 PM 734 Views
Because adders are venomous and no-one can ever find a grass snake? - 17/06/2011 09:42:20 PM 615 Views
Remember how we don't live in America? - 22/06/2011 02:51:12 PM 589 Views
Get a draft excluder instead - 17/06/2011 02:35:30 PM 708 Views
Bah! - 17/06/2011 09:44:58 PM 744 Views
snakes can be very good pets - 17/06/2011 04:19:17 PM 864 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 833 Views
That is unnecessary cruelty. - 17/06/2011 05:45:08 PM 767 Views
Bah! - 17/06/2011 09:50:30 PM 642 Views
Very Pretty Snake! *NM* - 18/06/2011 06:45:42 AM 408 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 380 Views
Awww, she's so cute! - 20/06/2011 03:46:41 PM 798 Views

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