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.
We're thinking vivarium, so no gaps apart from the little ones for air.
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.
Good advice.
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.
~nods~
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We're thinking of buying a pet snake. - EDIT: photo
16/06/2011 06:42:02 PM
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You are joking? *NM*
16/06/2011 08:27:02 PM
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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
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Well, you're free to do whatever you want to, but...
16/06/2011 08:40:40 PM
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You know...
16/06/2011 08:50:32 PM
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I see how there is an implied judgment on my part. That was a grave error.
16/06/2011 09:08:21 PM
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Live feeding is illegal in the UK, unless the snake in question refuses all other food.
16/06/2011 11:14:46 PM
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What? Why? *NM*
17/06/2011 05:55:13 PM
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I can't speak for the illegality, but...
21/06/2011 02:23:36 AM
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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
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Would be my first choice
16/06/2011 09:27:30 PM
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Re: Would be my first choice
16/06/2011 11:11:46 PM
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I can't prove it, but believe the reptilian brain too primitive to comprehend concepts like "love".
16/06/2011 10:11:20 PM
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Why do you assume we'd get a big snake?
16/06/2011 11:15:45 PM
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I don't assume it, I merely included the possibility.
17/06/2011 01:01:12 AM
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"Flexible and cuddly little sociopaths" No wonder I was so fond of my ferret. *NM*
17/06/2011 02:02:40 AM
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Snakes are pure evil. It will try to kill you and everyone you love *NM*
17/06/2011 08:06:04 AM
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a small non-poisonous snake will only kill what it can eat. humans are a bit large for them
17/06/2011 04:10:15 PM
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Awww. *NM*
17/06/2011 09:40:20 PM
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Listen to ironclad! It will make you and Tim bona fide members of house Slytherin! *NM*
17/06/2011 09:27:53 AM
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Why buy?
17/06/2011 01:32:34 PM
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Because adders are venomous and no-one can ever find a grass snake?
17/06/2011 09:42:20 PM
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snakes can be very good pets
17/06/2011 04:19:17 PM
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Thank you.
17/06/2011 09:46:33 PM
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