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Mandy the normal corn snake

Wonderful story, Karl. Ken gave me my morning laugh and you and Rufus gave me my warm fuzzy.

I can't tell a snake lover (or hater) just by looking, that's for sure; but Rufus could! I didn't know even know Rufus drank wine, either ;).

Speaking of mine, it just so happened that both of my corn snake girls got fed last night, so there are two full tummies and curled up sleeping snakes here this morning. Intellectually, I know some folks don't like them, but in my heart I can't understand it.
 
I don't know if you ever take them places or not, but I carry Rufus with me all over.

You'd be surprised how many folks come running up to chat or get a closer look. I've had people tell me they never even touched a snake before ad then they get the courage to rub Rufus on his back.

I would have to say I've encountered way more "Lovers" than "Haters" while out with Rufus, and I think I've even converted a few over to "Our Side."
 
Mine lead a very sheltered life, Karl. Part of it is our weather which seems to bounce between Alberta and New Orleans. So far my girls get to go to the vet and to the annual Herp society show and tell. Clyde got to go to Reptilefest which is all about educating folks.

Glad to hear that you and Rufus are good will snake ambassadors!
 
Just posting a few pictures of my sweet girl today. She's doing fine, but she really doesn't sit still for me when I try to get pictures. She's so active when she's out of her enclosure. Today she wrapped herself around my neck and I had a Mandy necklace. She's as patient and gentle as ever. I love her so much!

After she saw pictures of Karl's Rufus today practicing his corn snake knots she decided to try it herself!

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she's a bit longer than Rufus, so she has an advantage at the more complicated knots. There's just not enough Rufus to make a pretzel. We both think that's cool and Rufus wants to know about dipping Mandy in Honey Mustard Sauce. hmmmm...... how does a mouse eater even know about that?
 
The Secret Life of Snakes
...like the book Secret Life of Bees...
But so much better!
 
Karl_Mcknight said:
she's a bit longer than Rufus, so she has an advantage at the more complicated knots. There's just not enough Rufus to make a pretzel. We both think that's cool and Rufus wants to know about dipping Mandy in Honey Mustard Sauce. hmmmm...... how does a mouse eater even know about that?
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I don't know, Karl. And I guess Rufus is not telling, lol. Yep, she may be able to do more complicated ones, but never forget that she stole the idea from Rufus. She sends all her best to that handsome guy of yours!

DLena said:
The Secret Life of Snakes
...like the book Secret Life of Bees...
But so much better!
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Totally! They never cease to amaze me.
 
Mandy is still looking great! And at her age ... still quite limber! Knots are Knot a problem it appears.
 
Today was deep clean day of Mandy's house. She was a little restless in her ventilated sweater box waiting for me to get done, but she did burrow under the clean cotton cloth I had in there for her.

When I had it all reassembled, I held her for a while and told her what a precious, good girl she is. I waited to make sure everything was totally dry before letting her go back home. I checked and put her back in her Mandy house. Then I watched as she proceeded to poke and slither into every corner as if to take full possession again. No corner and no hide was left unexplored. She was so cute. I never get tired of watching her. I truly am in awe and wonder of this beautiful, quiet, and gentle animal.

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Gail, that was awfully nice of you to do a major clean up! When will you be in Delaware next?
HA HA! I have the same thing planned for Loopy's Spot (sounds like the name of a bar) the first day in October that I can do it! It's been needing it, I've spot cleaned all I can do I think! Mandy got back in and looked all over just to make sure she was in HER home again, not some place in Cleveland. Job well done!
 
She's very happy living with you, and she needs to make sure she's still there with all her stuff! You've given her a very loving forever home. :p
 
Mandy is a beautiful lady if my George was a bit older I'm sure he would fancy her
I do sympathise with the arthritis I'm full of it
I don't know you very well but I know she has got a lovely new mom


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kdickens said:
Gail, that was awfully nice of you to do a major clean up! When will you be in Delaware next?
HA HA! I have the same thing planned for Loopy's Spot (sounds like the name of a bar) the first day in October that I can do it! It's been needing it, I've spot cleaned all I can do I think! Mandy got back in and looked all over just to make sure she was in HER home again, not some place in Cleveland. Job well done!
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Lol, Ken-- thanks! I have family in Maryland, so someday I may show up on your doorstep, Dawn, F10, fresh aspen, and microfiber cloths in hand. Loopy's Spot does sound like a bar. I can picture a row of corn snakes on little barstools sipping mouse meat ale, lol.

DLena said:
She's very happy living with you, and she needs to make sure she's still there with all her stuff! You've given her a very loving forever home. :p
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Thank you. She's given me more than I can ever possibly give to her, but I try.

Patmart said:
Mandy is a beautiful lady if my George was a bit older I'm sure he would fancy her
I do sympathise with the arthritis I'm full of it
I don't know you very well but I know she has got a lovely new mom
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Thanks Pat. Mandy and I are just two older girls, nursing our arthritis together. If Mandy were younger I'm sure George would be in the running, so to speak.
 
It's cool the way snakes inspect their cages after "We get done with our work in them." I sometimes drape Rufus around my neck and he watches intently while I clean. And if I don't do something just right, he screams in my ear.......... Nahhh Just kidding.
 
It's totally cool, Karl. I can imagine that Rufus has a little "Corn Snake Home Inspector" badge he pulls out if it's not done just so, lol.
 
wow, nice close up. I'm sitting here with Rufus and he's mumbling something about "Granny." I really don't know what he's going on about.
 
It has been a while and I can’t possibly post all the Mandy pictures I’ve taken since my last post. She’s doing very well. Here are a select few pictures:

Mandy at Christmas. The manger is a snake magnet.

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This is one of my all time favorites.

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My dear girl getting a drink.

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There’s nothing like a crawl on the floor.

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And last but not least, it’s nom nom time!

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