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LYNNE

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I will be getting two new corns next week. I have the tank, hide, water dish, paper towels, locked screen top. I also have a heat rock which I was told would be good, but after reading everything in here tonight, it wont do will it. I am also see where others feed thier corns in a different place. why is this and do I need to go get a new container for them. I have the pinkies, do I just put them in with the snake, or hold them. I guess I didn't do enough research, but the little ones are on thier way so I must learn fast. Any help please?
 
As far as the heat rock goes, I'm coming from the same information as you. I use heat tape under the tank, and a lamp to keep the ambient temperature up, since it usually stays pretty cold (55 -60 degrees) in my apartment. A lot of people feed their corns, especially the young ones in a separate container for two reasons: a) so they don't ingest any substrate if they're on shavings or b) because they feel more comfortable when they're in an enclosed space. This is what I was told when I purchased my baby. No need for a new enclosure though - just tupperware/plastic container should be enough. Try leaving the pinkies in there with the snake. If they don't eat in a little bit, you could try dangling them, but I've heard that this can train them to go after your fingers because they think you'll always have food in your hand. Hope this helps. The people here are really knowledgeable, so if I'm contradicted, go with their info.
 
A heat rock can can be very dangerous for your snakes as they tend to form hot spots which can burn and do some serious damage. You would be much better off with a heat mat which needs to be placed at one end of the tank so you get a warm end and a cold end. It would be a good idea also , to get a thermometer which needs to be placed on the surface of the substrate at the hot end.

cheers
 
If you use a tupperware type container to feed your snake in, be sure to drill ventilation holes in it. The holes should be small enough that the snakes can't get their heads through, but large enough for a good oxygen supply.
 
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