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Hey from Bensalem
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Skully23
Experienced
Keep it in mind that you need to do research after research. There are many things you can forget so make a list.
Here is a list to start you:
20+ gallon long tank with secure screen lid(use lid clips)
Atleast 2 hides
waterdish
Aspen substrate
decor plants..etc
Heat pad (made for the size of tank)
Digital thermometer with probe
Digital thermostat to control heat pad or a cheap dimmer to get you by.
(Humidity hide can be avaiable during shed periods. A plastic container with moist moss and a hole to get in it)
Babies can be housed in 10-20gallon tanks. Adults need a 20L or bigger, I suggest bigger. Keep snakes seperate.
There is a warm side and cool side. The warm side needs to be around 82-86degrees. 90degrees is the risk spot. Cool side is room temp.
I suggest starting out with a 20L or bigger, just to save money. Remember when you choose your snake to ask about it. When you bring it home leave it in his/her tank for a 1 week without handling or feeding. Always feed F/T (frozen/thawed mice) You can feed a few different ways. You can do every 5 days, 6 days or 7days. I suggest 5 days to start up a baby cornsnake.
I suggest feeding in a seperate feeding tub. A feeding tub is basically a plastic bin with lid, shoe box with lid, or something that closes and you can secure it. Feeding tubs have benefits. They allow you to put your snake in something empty to feed without swallowing substrate, it also allows you to spot or fully clean the tank.
Any questions? Keep asking!
Here is my setup to give you an idea, http://www.cornsnakes.com/forums/album.php?albumid=1046&pictureid=7721
My Okeetee cornsnake's name is Tang and that is a 20 Long tank. I have a 40 Long waiting for him. Coolside is to the right and warm side to the left.
Here is a list to start you:
20+ gallon long tank with secure screen lid(use lid clips)
Atleast 2 hides
waterdish
Aspen substrate
decor plants..etc
Heat pad (made for the size of tank)
Digital thermometer with probe
Digital thermostat to control heat pad or a cheap dimmer to get you by.
(Humidity hide can be avaiable during shed periods. A plastic container with moist moss and a hole to get in it)
Babies can be housed in 10-20gallon tanks. Adults need a 20L or bigger, I suggest bigger. Keep snakes seperate.
There is a warm side and cool side. The warm side needs to be around 82-86degrees. 90degrees is the risk spot. Cool side is room temp.
I suggest starting out with a 20L or bigger, just to save money. Remember when you choose your snake to ask about it. When you bring it home leave it in his/her tank for a 1 week without handling or feeding. Always feed F/T (frozen/thawed mice) You can feed a few different ways. You can do every 5 days, 6 days or 7days. I suggest 5 days to start up a baby cornsnake.
I suggest feeding in a seperate feeding tub. A feeding tub is basically a plastic bin with lid, shoe box with lid, or something that closes and you can secure it. Feeding tubs have benefits. They allow you to put your snake in something empty to feed without swallowing substrate, it also allows you to spot or fully clean the tank.
Any questions? Keep asking!
Here is my setup to give you an idea, http://www.cornsnakes.com/forums/album.php?albumid=1046&pictureid=7721
My Okeetee cornsnake's name is Tang and that is a 20 Long tank. I have a 40 Long waiting for him. Coolside is to the right and warm side to the left.
Jeff Linkchorst
Snake Rambler
Hey neighbor!! Welcome to forum. There is alot of shows in our area. I would try to get a snake from them. Supplies can be bought at shows too. They will be a little cheaper than buying everything from a pet store.
http://www.cornsnakes.com/forums/showthread.php?t=107718
That link is for a show schedule for our area.
I would go to a local petstore and buy a book about cornsnakes. Or amazon http://www.amazon.com/Corn-Snake-Manual-Herpetocultural-Library/dp/1882770544
Either book from Kathy Love or Don Soderberg. You can not go wrong with them.
I would buy the book first and have read it a few times. Let it all sink in first.
Then when your ready hit the shows. Ask the breeders what the snake is eating. F/T is Frozen/thawed is what most people feed their snakes. If they are eating live that will get expensive. Also means having to go to petstores once a week. Not so bad if your only feeding one snake. But multiples will get expensive fast.
Ask to handle the snake your interested in. It should be active tongue flickering when handling. Inspect your snake closely.
There is alot of good breeders out there at shows. But there is also people I would not even stop to look at their tables.
If you can hold out till spring. There is alot of people here you can safely buy from. Snakes can easily be shipped to you. You will have a better selection in the spring also.
I could go on for a bit. But that is enough to get you pointed in the right direction. Good luck
http://www.cornsnakes.com/forums/showthread.php?t=107718
That link is for a show schedule for our area.
I would go to a local petstore and buy a book about cornsnakes. Or amazon http://www.amazon.com/Corn-Snake-Manual-Herpetocultural-Library/dp/1882770544
Either book from Kathy Love or Don Soderberg. You can not go wrong with them.
I would buy the book first and have read it a few times. Let it all sink in first.
Then when your ready hit the shows. Ask the breeders what the snake is eating. F/T is Frozen/thawed is what most people feed their snakes. If they are eating live that will get expensive. Also means having to go to petstores once a week. Not so bad if your only feeding one snake. But multiples will get expensive fast.
Ask to handle the snake your interested in. It should be active tongue flickering when handling. Inspect your snake closely.
There is alot of good breeders out there at shows. But there is also people I would not even stop to look at their tables.
If you can hold out till spring. There is alot of people here you can safely buy from. Snakes can easily be shipped to you. You will have a better selection in the spring also.
I could go on for a bit. But that is enough to get you pointed in the right direction. Good luck
Thanks for all the advice on the set-up, I appreciate it. I have a 20 gallon Tall Tank to start with, I'm using Aspen chips as a substrate. I do still have to go and get a water bowl and some hides and decorations and what not. And I still need a heating pad. I'm just keeping my eyes open to see if anything comes along, and I can get the supplies right away before I get the snake if one comes along soon. Otherwise I'm just kind of slowly adding to what I have. I'm kind of thinking about waiting until spring maybe, just because it will be warmer, but I wouldn't say no if a snake came along sooner.
I actually have Kathy Love's book, I picked it up about a year ago, read it a few times since I got it, it's taken a little while to talk my parents into a snake. I just reread it again last night, actually. And thank you for the link to the show schedules! I've never been to one, but I've been wanting to go for awhile.
I actually have Kathy Love's book, I picked it up about a year ago, read it a few times since I got it, it's taken a little while to talk my parents into a snake. I just reread it again last night, actually. And thank you for the link to the show schedules! I've never been to one, but I've been wanting to go for awhile.
Tinkerbeller87
Happily a cornsnake lover
Welcome to the forums! Don't hesitate to ask questions. Also, be aware, corns are addictive. Not many people can have just 1!
Well cool. Make sure to let it chill for a few days. Don't handle it. I know it's tough to do, but better safe than sorry. Just leave it alone for a few days, then offer a meal. Then, once again, leave it alone to digest for a few days. Very nice Snow. I'm sure you'll have fun with it.
Mitch
Mitch
Naagas
Deserae :)
Thanks everyoneAnd thank you for the advice MJD
Who can resist the temptation to handle their new snakes? ;-)