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just got the snake, burried himself?

Pasodama said:
Okay, you have to get at least another hide in there. Anything can be used as a hide ... even a shoe box or other small box ... endless possibilities with a bit of imagination. The snake does not care what it looks like as long as it is something that it can hide in/under.
Then, make sure you have one hide on each side of the tank... if a third hide, you can place it in the middle of the tank.
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Alright, hmm, would a long toilet paper cardboard roll work? Or is that too snug?
 
Zollowhex said:
If I do pick him up, and place him in the water bowl, should it be head first, or just part of his body?
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Don't dunk his head into it.;) Just hold him over the bowl so that he sees/smells the water (could even gently dip his chin on the water surface). Then, simply, let him go beside the water bowl.
However, this may not even be necessary because, at his age (& once he ventures "out & about"), he'll probably find it on his own.
Don't freak out if you don't see him drinking though... many times they will drink without your being around.
 
Well, well.

I went down to pick him up, and his head popped out. Tongue sticking in and out and all, amazing looking snake.
So it seems to be good, I'll let him find the water bowl, I haven't sen him use it yet. But I'll wait and such.


So yea, everything is in order. And once everything is set up, I'll be a valid member of the forum.
 
Zollowhex said:
Well, well.
I went down to pick him up, and his head popped out. Tongue sticking in and out and all, amazing looking snake.
So it seems to be good, I'll let him find the water bowl, I haven't sen him use it yet. But I'll wait and such.
So yea, everything is in order. And once everything is set up, I'll be a valid member of the forum.
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This, all, sounds great.:)

Oh!... and Welcome to the forum.:)
 
susang said:
Do you have a hide on the warm side and one on the cool side, a water dish. Do you use a UTH, is the light on the inside or outside. Lights are not necessary, dangerous if kept inside. A red light can be used over warm side helps for heat, plus the advantage of being able to see your snake move around, they can't see you.
Snakes hide most of the time, but you are most often going to see them in the evevning abd early morning. susan
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I have just read your message and found it to be very informative.

In my viv I have a bulb that gives off normal light. I used to use red and then switched to white - I can't remember why though.

What's makes the bulb being on the inside dangerous? Do you mean if it's exposed? I have a grid that goes around the bulb so the snake can't get burnt on it.

Also, should I switch back to red bulbs? He's 8 years old and he had red bulbs for about 3 years and then I switched to normal.
 
Hey there! I'm new to the corn snake world too, but when I first got my girl I learned quite a bit. My girl actually burrows pretty often, especially after I exchange her substrate... she loves to swim through it! It's a natural behavior to try to hide. I recommend getting a full size cave or hide for the warm side and an additional one for the cool side. This allows them to chose what temperature they want to be in while still feeling safe. I use a UTH but she never burrows on top of it.. then again, it doesn't get very warm either. During the winter it gets very cold here, so we use an overhead lamp with a very low wattage to keep the gradients in the proper range. We use a screen lid, with the lamp on top, that way the snake can't get to it. Whichever bulb you choose, pick one with full spectrum uva and uvb light. They can get pricey to replace, but they provide the kind of light your snake would have in nature. then you can use whatever heat bulb you wanted. As far as activity goes, some snakes are just more active than others. Mine will roam around every once in a while when we shut the lights off, but other than that she likes to burrow or hide. Snakes will feel cold to our touch because our body temp is 98, whereas theirs is in the 70s to 80s, making them feel cold in comparison, so that is also normal. They are more active at night, so you may not see it drinking, but they do. The water tends to evaporate quickly in my viv, so keep an eye on it. If you're concerned hold it over the dish (but not in it) and it may bend over to drink or examine the water. It's cute to watch them gulp. Just be patient and you'll soon see what's "normal" behavior for your little one.

Sorry if it's a ramble, but I hope there was atleast a little bit of help in there for you. :)
 
Reptilia said:
Hey there! I'm new to the corn snake world too, but when I first got my girl I learned quite a bit. My girl actually burrows pretty often, especially after I exchange her substrate... she loves to swim through it! It's a natural behavior to try to hide. I recommend getting a full size cave or hide for the warm side and an additional one for the cool side. This allows them to chose what temperature they want to be in while still feeling safe. I use a UTH but she never burrows on top of it.. then again, it doesn't get very warm either. During the winter it gets very cold here, so we use an overhead lamp with a very low wattage to keep the gradients in the proper range. We use a screen lid, with the lamp on top, that way the snake can't get to it. Whichever bulb you choose, pick one with full spectrum uva and uvb light. They can get pricey to replace, but they provide the kind of light your snake would have in nature. then you can use whatever heat bulb you wanted. As far as activity goes, some snakes are just more active than others. Mine will roam around every once in a while when we shut the lights off, but other than that she likes to burrow or hide. Snakes will feel cold to our touch because our body temp is 98, whereas theirs is in the 70s to 80s, making them feel cold in comparison, so that is also normal. They are more active at night, so you may not see it drinking, but they do. The water tends to evaporate quickly in my viv, so keep an eye on it. If you're concerned hold it over the dish (but not in it) and it may bend over to drink or examine the water. It's cute to watch them gulp. Just be patient and you'll soon see what's "normal" behavior for your little one.

Sorry if it's a ramble, but I hope there was atleast a little bit of help in there for you. :)
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Corn Snakes do not need full spectrum UVA/UVB lights. Considering that they, or at least mine, stay in their hide during daylight hours and only come out at dusk and nightfall, they would not be exposed to the light.
 
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