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Lost my Cornsnake tonight

mrobinson12

mrobinson12

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Not sure what happened but went to feed Peanut tonight and he had died. I know I was doing everything right at least I feel I was. He was 7 g feeding him one pinkie every 5 days and never a problem with him taking it. Always would let me pick him up but wouldn't hold him every day. Had great hides, aspen, temps in his hide spot at 87-90 with UTH and cool area 78-79. Always monitored temps with digital thermometer. Fresh water available and would see him drinking. He always drank after I would feed him. This was my first snake so I am super bummed but will try again just want to double check everything again [emoji853]


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Temps may be a little high for future reference, but that wouldn't have killed him. I'm sorry, sometimes it just happens and we don't know why. :(

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Sorry you lost Peanut. Sometimes it is just nature's way. You did your best!

I always recommend a well started hatchling or a yearling as a first snake. A hatchling that has a least doubled its weight has past a critical time in its life. When you get your next snake please consider this.
I doubt that the temps were the issue. Breeders will keep hundreds of hatchlings at a constant of 80-82. I recall (correct me if I'm wrong) you are using a CHE (ceramic heat emitter) because of cool room temps? The hot hide side temps are a bit high but ok. The snake would just leave it when it got uncomfortable. The cool side was a bit to warm but probably not the cause death. I just had this this conversation with a 40+ year breeder of corn snakes about our experiences with UTH's and snakes in general. We talked about how corn snakes are "genetically" built to know when it's to hot. Their instincts will kick in and they will "save" themselves. This includes UTH's. It's well known that snakes like Ball Pythons will not save themselves from hot surfaces and burn themselves hence regulated UTH's are a must. Thankfully the smarter corn snake will as most colubrids will remove themselves from the heat. Also the smarter corn snake will seek out heat when necessary unlike a BP who if the cool side temps are to cold it will stay there if it "likes" where it is. Back your setup. We talked about getting rid of the CHE previously but were concerned that the ambient temp on the cool side would be to cold. 66 was your room temp I recall? We talked about having the proper heat gradient. If you end up with a bit to cool and a bit to hot the snake will find it comfort zone.
Sorry again for your loss.....
 
No it wasn't me that had to have the CHE but I do remember seeing that post! Just the UTH in the warm spot. Thanks for everyone's advice I believe when I get one it will be from a good online maybe someone like LLL Reptile and get one that has grown like u guys recommend. Is there someone u guys would recommend or have had good dealings with?


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mrobinson12 said:
No it wasn't me that had to have the CHE but I do remember seeing that post! Just the UTH in the warm spot. Thanks for everyone's advice I believe when I get one it will be from a good online maybe someone like LLL Reptile and get one that has grown like u guys recommend. Is there someone u guys would recommend or have had good dealings with?


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Sorry about the mix up :awcrap:
I hunted for the post to see who I was thinking of but I guess I need "search" training again.

I personally can't recommend LLL.. They do a lot of great things for the reptile industry but unfortunately as a retailer/wholesaler I do not agree with some of their actions.

Don at SMR ( South Mountain Reptiles ) has hatchlings to adults available and you cant ask for a better person to deal with!
Of course there are great corn snake breeders on here to check out!
 
I was looking on the classifieds on here earlier will consider something here for sure. There are so many different colors [emoji37][emoji37]


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Oh, I am so sorry to hear for your loss. 7gms is little bitty. Like above, seems like hatchlings are more fragile than a well started yearling or so. Your little guy may have something wrong that he or she did not let you see. I have bought several snakes from Don at SMR and he is great to deal with. I have also purchased snakes from Steve Roylance, Nanci, Tom and Walter Smith. They all had beautiful animals and they were great to work with.
 
I just saw this. I'm so sorry mrobinson12! You gave Peanut the best life possible. I feel for you so much.
 
Aw- I'm sorry about your baby! I might turn the temps down 2-4 degrees, but I really doubt that was the problem.

I have two BIG bloodred year and a halfling boys that are looking for homes. Actually two boys and a girl, but I'd like to sell 1.1 as a pair. I'd let the other male go for the price of shipping, though. In my (very old) ad they are babies H and K. 125 and 135 grams now.
 
Thanks Nanci yeah I adjusted my snakes home with the temps and really didn't think I would find something yesterday. It just happened lol


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