Haight
New member
Hello, Everyone.
Two days ago my boys and I bought a one month old corn snake. Until then none of us had ever held a snake, and I had a somewhat irrational fear of being near them, however I have always been extremely fascinated by them. We went home with a Viv setup that the reptile store owner suggested: 10 gal, ceramic heat emitter, digital thermometers for each side, what looks to be bark shavings(not aspen), and two hides.
We were told that it would be unlikely that Slinky(my boys named him) would eat for a few days even though it had been 7 days since he last ate. However, being a new snake owner and being curious I thought I would give it a go. He ate two F/T pinkies, and it was awesome!
As I expected he has been fairly non existent in the open areas of his viv for the last 36 hours. Hoping it has been long enough by this afternoon so that we can take him out and hold him.
I do have a question if anyone would be so kind as to answer.
We were told that Slinky is a regular run of the mill albino, but I am unsure as he looks as if he might have another trait in him. Can anyone confirm this? (See attached picture).
I look forward to all responses, and also to becoming part of the community. We are very excited to start this journey with our new family member.
Two days ago my boys and I bought a one month old corn snake. Until then none of us had ever held a snake, and I had a somewhat irrational fear of being near them, however I have always been extremely fascinated by them. We went home with a Viv setup that the reptile store owner suggested: 10 gal, ceramic heat emitter, digital thermometers for each side, what looks to be bark shavings(not aspen), and two hides.
We were told that it would be unlikely that Slinky(my boys named him) would eat for a few days even though it had been 7 days since he last ate. However, being a new snake owner and being curious I thought I would give it a go. He ate two F/T pinkies, and it was awesome!
As I expected he has been fairly non existent in the open areas of his viv for the last 36 hours. Hoping it has been long enough by this afternoon so that we can take him out and hold him.
I do have a question if anyone would be so kind as to answer.
We were told that Slinky is a regular run of the mill albino, but I am unsure as he looks as if he might have another trait in him. Can anyone confirm this? (See attached picture).
I look forward to all responses, and also to becoming part of the community. We are very excited to start this journey with our new family member.