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Newly moved Corn hiding

mkapson

mkapson

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OK I'm sure this has been covered in previous threads but I tried searching and could not find in. And it's probably me just being a nervous new owner but here's my question.

I got my year old corn last Tuesday, moved him (her?) tank and all to his new home. I cleaned up his tank and decided to change his substrate from sand, which the previous owner had him on to aspen, and gave him a hide on the warm side; he had only one on the cold side when I got him. I also regulated the tanks temp (around 85 during the day and 75 at night on the warm side.) He's also started going blue on the Tuesday I picked him up.

Here's my question. Ever since I gave him the new hide he's been curled up in it. I think he hasn't been out in over 48 hours. I can see him move from time to time, so I know he's alive, but other then that he hasn't been out to my knowledge. Is he stressed and hiding away? I just don't want to worry needlessly.
 
You're right, absolutely normal. A move it can be very stressful for them, and it's recommended you leave them alone for a week just to settle in. But as well as that, when the snake goes into the blue phase, you will notice that they are a lot more secretive and generally stay hidden as much as possible. Even after you've had them for years.

To err on the side of caution, if you have not already I would not attempt to feed yet - apparently you can risk a regurge if they eat while in blue. However they are voracious feeders after a shed and so this should be a perfect time to attempt your first feed! Again, if you haven't already!

Enjoy your new pet :)
 
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