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Mandy the normal corn snake

Thank you, mrobinson. Being able to adopt is a special honor and responsibility. I'm so grateful for the rescue and all their good work.
 
She ate!

I know that everyone knows how great it is when a snake eats for you for the first time. I gave her two smallish mice for a total of 22 grams.

I still didn't take a weight on her. I thought moving her to the bin was enough for today.

I'm not sure of her last feeding but it was over a week ago because she was digesting last Thursday. She's been on a weekly feeding schedule.

It has been 4 days since I got her. It was the minimum acclimation wait, but she's been so mellow and seemed to be hunting so I went with my instincts.

I have been told she eats right through shed, too.

I put her back in the viv and she went right to the warm hide.

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Well in her defense - she is 12 years old. She knows how to put away the mice.

I'm going to bet she's a perfect sweetie and very Lady-Like. And I'll bet she's just itching for the opportunity to get out of that cage, wrap around your neck, and watch reruns on TV
 
I have a feeling you are absolutely right, though make that curled up in my lap. I think she's going to be a lap snake :D
 
Mandy is very pretty, and I love that name. (If I would have had a daughter, that would have been her name - lol.) It looks like she has a butterfly saddle; I think those are especially nice.I was wondering how you knew her age, since she was adopted. Did the surrender people know or is there a way to guestimate? (Like a snake equivalent to checking a horse's teeth) I ask because I have no idea how old Gypsy is; I only know that she is a 964 gram adult.
 

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The rescue people guestimated based on information that I'm not privy to, like info from the surrender. I do know she came into the rescue with a male and she laid a clutch last spring so she's definitely a she. I also know she was examined by a vet as are all their intakes.

I'm not sure she really has a butterfly saddle but she does have a few interesting ones. I agree that butterfly saddles are special. I'll let you know what I find as I get to know her better.

I don't have a weight on her yet. I'll get that post digestion. I guestimated her length because when she was cruising the perimeter, she was longer than the front and side of the viv combined and that's 4.5 feet, so she's a big girl.

Gypsy is really beautiful. I wish I could help. There's no way I know of to know. I agree that It's nice to have an idea of year at least. Thanks for sharing her pic.
 
Thank you!

Lol on the granny snake. When I first met the rescue folks they said, "You do know she's an older snake, right?" And I said, "That's okay, I'm am older person. It works for me." I figure she and I can be older together :)
 
I'm with you, Dollsmom, I don't mind an older snake. They are beautiful, too. It's nice to give them a comfortable retirement. Gypsy hangs out with me on my desk while I grade papers or on the couch when I watch a movie... Very companionable.
 
Pretty girl! And I like the name, LOL! (Mine is Amanda but family calls me Mandy) Definitely made is so that I had to click on this thread!
 
DLena said:
Mandy is very pretty, and I love that name. (If I would have had a daughter, that would have been her name - lol.) It looks like she has a butterfly saddle; I think those are especially nice.I was wondering how you knew her age, since she was adopted. Did the surrender people know or is there a way to guestimate? (Like a snake equivalent to checking a horse's teeth) I ask because I have no idea how old Gypsy is; I only know that she is a 964 gram adult.
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There really isn't a good, reliable way to tell age but there are a few markers that can be used. Head shape can change a bit in very old snakes and corns tend to darken up a bit as they age, getting a wash of melanin over the whole body, if they are a morph with black pigment. That said, snakes, like people, can age at different rates. So one could actually be older than another but be physically younger than their chronological age. And color can vary so much between individuals that it might not mean much.

I'd take a guess that Gypsy is a little younger than Mandy but that's a bit unfair to say until she sheds.
I'd guess Gypsy to be between 6 to 10 years old from that picture, but that's just a minimally educated guess over the internet, so take it for what it's worth.
 
Tavia said:
Pretty girl! And I like the name, LOL! (Mine is Amanda but family calls me Mandy) Definitely made is so that I had to click on this thread!
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Thank you!

I had no idea that was your family name, but I love the names Amanda and Mandy. Between the sound and the meaning, it definitely fits her.

So now Clyde has one big sister corn snake and one little sister corn snake!
 
DLena said:
I'm with you, Dollsmom, I don't mind an older snake. They are beautiful, too. It's nice to give them a comfortable retirement. Gypsy hangs out with me on my desk while I grade papers or on the couch when I watch a movie... Very companionable.
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I'm so glad you have her. Sounds like she won the lottery in having you as her mom. She really is a beauty.
 
Thank you, and I Lucked out big time...she wasn't the Miami BA was supposed to send, but she has turned out to be a wonderful pet. I'm so glad I kept her. You gave me excellent advice back then. :)
 
Mandy finished digesting, so I gave her a little excursion around the living room.

The outing got cut a bit short by a good healthy poop that needed both hands to clean up. WTG Mandy. :)

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