Im 13 and weigh 247 lbs im 5'6 and extremely over weight can someone give me some excercising tips?
- A 40 gallon tank may be too big for a hatchling corn snakeBaby corns are afraid of large spaces and would much prefer a smaller space where they feel more comfortable and safeThe 40 gallon would be more ideal for the snake when it is a full adultIf you plan on using the 40 gallon for the hatchling anyway, you could try to make the snake feel super safe by adding tons of hides and plants- You can buy mice for the snake from either pet stores, reptile shops, or you can buy them in bulk onlineOther than mice, and sometimes rats, a healthy corn snake should not eat anything elseI do suggest leaning more towards mice as opposed to mice and rats contain a higher fat content than miceAn obese corn is a short living corn- There are no snake specific toys on the market, nor do they need anyBut you should try to provide your snake with things like fake vines and plants for it to climb to get excersise- The tank a corn snake is in should be about 80-85F on the warm side (acheived by using an under tank heater(UTH)) and about 70-75F on the cool sideKeep in mind that this temperature gradient is NOT necessary so long that ambient temps are generally between 75-85FPersonally, of my 3 corns, only one tank has a UTH and it is turned off at the moment as the ambient temps in the room are idealA general rule of thumb to go by (if you live in a temperate climate) if you choose to got without a UTH, is that if you can stay comfortably in the room in a t-shirt without any chills, your snake should be fine- You should be prepared to take care of the snake for up to 20 years, which is how long they generally live if they are taken care of properly- There are a myriad of illnesses that a corn snake can contractThe health of your snake starts from where you buy itA snake bought from a pet store will typically be in a poorer health condition in comparison to a snake that is purchased directly from a breeder.
When your snake is a hatchling to a few weak you should feed it 1 pinkie mouse every week then when it gets a little older trust me you will no when to give it more and if you do give it more it is not a massive concern the general rule is the mouse should be as thick as the thickest part of the snakes body I have a few snakes and I don't take them to the vet unless I have a concern and up to now the illness my snakes have had is mites which I'll get back to later When snakes are baby and your buying them pinkie mice are about 40p (sorry if your not English) but when fully grown mice will be about 70p-?1 each (but feeding won't be as regular The very main most common illness in snakes is mites and can be a big pain to get rid of I guarantee you snake will have these at least once but with the correct treatment they will go Personally I would get a hatchling so you can share there while life Generally the temp in my corns tank is 70-80 degrease Sory no space left
1) How often do you feed a corn snake? Around once a week, they can go longer with out food if it is absolutely necessary, but once a week is bestThey then can't be held for 48 hours afterwards or they may bring the mouse back up2) How often is it recommended to take your snake for a check up to the vet? And how much would trips like that cost? You don't need to take them to the vets unless something is VERY wrong, I have never taken mine to the vets and she is two years old now and perfectly healthy 3) How expensive is food? From frozen pinkies to frozen adults? It depends where you by them from but they are not expensive, where I get mine from pinkies are 25p and smalls are 50p but they go up in price as they grow 4) Common illnesses I should do more research and keep in mind? There is not much you need to know unless symptoms of being ill start to show 5) When the times comes should I get a hatchling or a snake around a year old? You may want to get a year old snake as they develop fast when they are hatchlings and they will need bigger cages as they grow and their food sizes will need to change, once you can't see the lump in their stomach anymore when they eat you need to go a size bigger 6) I heard you should mist the tank 2-3 times a day during shedding and pre-sheddingIs that correct? You can but I don't really do that to mine 7) What should the heating be in degrees for the cool side and the hot side of the tank? (Also what should be the average temp for the whole tank?) The average temperature for the whole tank should be around 80 degrees 8) is it better to buy a snake from a breeder or adopt one from a rescue center? It doesn't really matter, I got mine from a reptile shop
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