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Shortbread

Shortbread

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I am new not only to this site, but to the world of snakes as a whole. I was always discouraged by everyone from having a snake. I felt almost guilty for wanting a pet that seemed so reviled. Now that I have grown passed the early years of caring how family and friends feel about my vast array of strange hobbies, I have revisited my unfulfilled love of snakes. I have just purchased my first corn snake, a phantom, scheduled to ship in two weeks, when my son gets home from his dad's. I have created a vivarium out of an old cabinet, which I am putting the finishing touches on tomorrow. I am very excited about this new phase in my life. I've had almost every kind of conventional pet with fur and feathers known to man- rats, cats, dogs, fish, doves, horses, rabbits, mice, finches, etc etc. But something feels different about getting a snake. There's something about snakes that commands respect. I think this is going to be a much more rewarding experience.
Cheers!
Una
 
Welcome to the forum and the world of snakes!
I hope you enjoy both!
Be sure to post pics of your new one!
 
Welcome! You will learn a lot on this forum, don't hesitate to ask any questions!
 
I'm new to having snakes as well... You sound a lot like me! I've had so many different pets through the yeas and I was always discouraged because it seemed like no one liked the idea of having a pet snake (most still don't)! But I'm happy to say, after moving into my own place, I took the plunge as well! I already feel the fever and the addiction that comes with it. We'll learn together! Welcome!
 
Welcome to the forum! I think you're really going to enjoy your new little snake.
 
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Hello and welcome! I'm so glad that one of my babies is going to a member of this forum and I'll get to see updates! Do you have a name picked out yet or waiting to meet the little one first?
 
I tried doing a photo shoot with your baby awhile ago but she did not want to cooperate! Finally my husband held her while I snapped a few semi decent pictures. Such a wiggle worm.

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Oh my goodness! She is so beautiful!!! <3 What amazing pictures you got! Yeah, I think I've settled on the name Suke, which derives from the fig tree nymph in Greek mythology, Syke.
Thanks for the welcome, everyone! I am looking forward to sharing my journey!
 
SO pretty! And she has a sweet little face that goes with her! Your post #7, 3rd pic down is just precious!
 
Suke got weighed today and ate her 9th meal. She hatched at 7 grams and is at 12.3 grams now. She is 2 months old today!
 
Gorgeous!! As for what everyone else thinks, I have never yet met a person who has had a pet snake and still thought it was a bad idea. Have you also noticed that the only people who don't think they make great pets are people who've never had one? ;)
 
My mother is here visiting at the moment and wanted to see the snakes that everyone I've been talking to are interested in. So while she held them, I snapped a few pictures. Here is #5, Suke, being a little wiggle worm like usual!

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Suke just had her third shed the other day and her 10th and final meal here with me today!
 
Poor Una, Tavia teasing you with those awesome pics! It's like a kid waiting for Christmas! It will all be worth the wait, I promise.
 
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