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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 1071 Views
I had a ball python for 6 years. - 16/06/2011 07:29:32 PM 647 Views
Re: I had a ball python for 6 years. - 16/06/2011 11:04:04 PM 665 Views
Isn't a ball python a breed of trouser snake? *NM* - 17/06/2011 01:53:19 AM 377 Views
Snakes are awesome. - 16/06/2011 07:39:19 PM 700 Views
Re: Snakes are awesome. - 16/06/2011 11:04:52 PM 714 Views
You are joking? *NM* - 16/06/2011 08:27:02 PM 273 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 363 Views
Snakes are delightful. *NM* - 16/06/2011 08:34:05 PM 373 Views
Hide behind Tor - 16/06/2011 08:38:15 PM 789 Views
Not joking. - 16/06/2011 08:33:44 PM 704 Views
You should totally do it. - 16/06/2011 08:34:38 PM 724 Views
Re: You should totally do it. - 16/06/2011 11:06:08 PM 698 Views
Well, you're free to do whatever you want to, but... - 16/06/2011 08:40:40 PM 800 Views
You know... - 16/06/2011 08:50:32 PM 655 Views
Hey! *NM* - 17/06/2011 10:13:43 AM 393 Views
Re: Well, you're free to do whatever you want to, but... - 16/06/2011 11:09:13 PM 835 Views
Small? - 16/06/2011 11:43:45 PM 734 Views
Re: Small? - 17/06/2011 09:51:47 PM 596 Views
Live feeding is illegal in the UK, unless the snake in question refuses all other food. - 16/06/2011 11:14:46 PM 684 Views
What? Why? *NM* - 17/06/2011 05:55:13 PM 245 Views
I don't know, but... - 17/06/2011 06:01:45 PM 709 Views
I can't speak for the illegality, but... - 21/06/2011 02:23:36 AM 882 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 254 Views
Or people. Or mice. It's hard to tell. *NM* - 21/06/2011 10:37:34 PM 399 Views
As for the biting issue... - 21/06/2011 02:30:00 AM 823 Views
Would be my first choice - 16/06/2011 09:27:30 PM 794 Views
Re: Would be my first choice - 16/06/2011 11:11:46 PM 738 Views
If you plan getting a cat in future think twice about the snake. - 17/06/2011 03:37:05 AM 591 Views
This kind of snake is too small to bother a cat. - 17/06/2011 09:43:07 PM 494 Views
Snakes aren't really pets are they? - 16/06/2011 09:52:29 PM 573 Views
Re: Snakes aren't really pets are they? - 16/06/2011 11:13:28 PM 588 Views
What does "pet" mean in your book? - 22/06/2011 02:49:34 PM 706 Views
Ew - 16/06/2011 10:01:11 PM 621 Views
Haters gonna hate. - 16/06/2011 11:14:23 PM 729 Views
Who's job is it to feed the snake? - 17/06/2011 04:39:59 AM 539 Views
I'm not a squeamish girl. - 17/06/2011 09:39:59 PM 716 Views
Snakes are pure evil. It will try to kill you and everyone you love *NM* - 17/06/2011 08:06:04 AM 363 Views
Awww. *NM* - 17/06/2011 09:40:20 PM 344 Views
Why don't you just buy a nice bracelet instead? *NM* - 18/06/2011 12:55:25 PM 376 Views
I've ordered a snake ring from Avon. *NM* - 18/06/2011 12:59:44 PM 351 Views
Listen to ironclad! It will make you and Tim bona fide members of house Slytherin! *NM* - 17/06/2011 09:27:53 AM 368 Views
I like green and silver. *NM* - 17/06/2011 09:40:55 PM 363 Views
Agreed with Ironclad *NM* - 17/06/2011 12:36:40 PM 376 Views
Awww. *NM* - 17/06/2011 09:41:26 PM 225 Views
Why buy? - 17/06/2011 01:32:34 PM 670 Views
Because adders are venomous and no-one can ever find a grass snake? - 17/06/2011 09:42:20 PM 544 Views
Remember how we don't live in America? - 22/06/2011 02:51:12 PM 524 Views
Get a draft excluder instead - 17/06/2011 02:35:30 PM 635 Views
Bah! - 17/06/2011 09:44:58 PM 677 Views
snakes can be very good pets - 17/06/2011 04:19:17 PM 791 Views
Thank you. - 17/06/2011 09:46:33 PM 759 Views
Corn snakes are indeed good escape artists. - 21/06/2011 02:20:59 AM 758 Views
That is unnecessary cruelty. - 17/06/2011 05:45:08 PM 698 Views
Bah! - 17/06/2011 09:50:30 PM 606 Views
Very Pretty Snake! *NM* - 18/06/2011 06:45:42 AM 374 Views
She is lovely. And she likes human touch. *NM* - 18/06/2011 01:00:19 PM 361 Views
a little late, but: DO IT!! *NM* - 18/06/2011 06:54:13 AM 351 Views
We will! *NM* - 18/06/2011 01:00:35 PM 344 Views
Awww, she's so cute! - 20/06/2011 03:46:41 PM 723 Views

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