so ive been checking out the forum and came across a few post snow where people are talking about putting their corns into the tub with a little bit of water and letting them swim around. i know mines put himself into the waterdish a few times but i wasnt too sure if he could swim or not. so im just wondering about the whole bathtub thing, how much water do you guys put into the tub and how warm should it be? also should i take ayn precautions before doing so? any info is great, thanks
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bathing the corn?
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your_only_nightmare
Enouth corns yet?
iv been putting mine in and she loves it, thefirst time i out her in i didnt put that much, if your bath is one of the ones that gets deeper closer to the plug then fill it up near the plug end but leave it so shallow, not even a centermeter at the other end so your snake can get out, they secong time i gave her a bath, i filled it up 1 - 2 inches, she loves it. especially now she is shedding. ill, try to get pics next time, and yes that can swim
ickle_moose
Unashamedly Addicted
Had some advice on this from others that I'll pass on.
If the water feels warm to you, it's too warm. Fast changes in temperature are bad for your corn. Bathing is not necessary at all, if they want to swim just give them a big enough water dish so they can decide for themselves. If you still want to do it (for helping with sheds or a one-time curiosity thing) make sure the water is cool enough and they have some way to get themselves out if they want to. Cover any drain holes and overflow holes. Also, be prepared to get pooped on as soon as they come out
If the water feels warm to you, it's too warm. Fast changes in temperature are bad for your corn. Bathing is not necessary at all, if they want to swim just give them a big enough water dish so they can decide for themselves. If you still want to do it (for helping with sheds or a one-time curiosity thing) make sure the water is cool enough and they have some way to get themselves out if they want to. Cover any drain holes and overflow holes. Also, be prepared to get pooped on as soon as they come out
Lennycorn
Just see the truth
This bathing idea is not a great idea. You dip them in a sink to help with shedding problems ans/or with a bowel problems. To give them a bath to have fun, sounds like more stress on the snake than anything. Have any of you guys seen your snake in the water bowel a lot lately?? I even read that a guy almost lose his snake down the overflow drain. Something to think about.
your_only_nightmare
Enouth corns yet?
luke warm is allryt, i make it so that when i touch it it doesnt feel cold, but not warm either, sort of in the middel
jenkva
Buzz-Buzz Ziggety-Zag
I personally do not see the necessity in giving your snake a bath.
Mine do not go in the water bowl that much, actually, I have never seen her in there bathing!
The only time she gets wet (that I know of) is when she is showing signs that she will be shedding soon and then she enjoys being sprayed at the same time as I mist the tank. She will then drink from the drops of water which are on her and the plant but otherwise, she doesn't like it, she slithers away as soon as there is water landing on her.
I agree with Lennycorn, it would be more stressful to your snakes to bathe them, just give them a large/stable enough waterbowl to bathe if they wish to so that they have the choice and not just get shoved into a tub.
Mine do not go in the water bowl that much, actually, I have never seen her in there bathing!
The only time she gets wet (that I know of) is when she is showing signs that she will be shedding soon and then she enjoys being sprayed at the same time as I mist the tank. She will then drink from the drops of water which are on her and the plant but otherwise, she doesn't like it, she slithers away as soon as there is water landing on her.
I agree with Lennycorn, it would be more stressful to your snakes to bathe them, just give them a large/stable enough waterbowl to bathe if they wish to so that they have the choice and not just get shoved into a tub.
your_only_nightmare
Enouth corns yet?
your_only_nightmare
Enouth corns yet?
by the way, there seperated now, and i use as[en in stead of paper towel, now that i have it.
Derek_cornsnake
New member
If you want to give your corn a bath, just make sure you do cover all the drain holes like everybody else said. When I give mine a bath they love it. Just make sure you keep a close eye on them so if something does go wrong you can be there before anydoes happen. :santa:
your_only_nightmare
Enouth corns yet?
yeah, definaltly, i just sit on the edge of the bath and watch her
jenkva
Buzz-Buzz Ziggety-Zag
hehe, that was my first thought when I saw the pic...your_only_nightmare said:
Maybe you could provide them with a bigger bowl if it is now too small? I am using my cats feeding bowl which to the trick just fine for now.... might need to go and get a dog's feeding soon though...LOL
ayasha
New member
Not mine
My Corn doesn’t like to swim. Stresses her out.
Sure it may ‘look’ like they are having fun, but that may be subjective. Try this; Put a few bath towels in the shallow end of the tub, leading to the rim. Now put in your Corn. Mine makes a B-line for the Towels and safety. She does not ‘swim around’ like a 6 year old at summer camp. Sheis swimming for her life and looking for a way out.
If I threw U in the middle of a Lake and your started to swim (as opposed to sinking), should I assume your are having fun? Lol….
My Corn doesn’t like to swim. Stresses her out.
Sure it may ‘look’ like they are having fun, but that may be subjective. Try this; Put a few bath towels in the shallow end of the tub, leading to the rim. Now put in your Corn. Mine makes a B-line for the Towels and safety. She does not ‘swim around’ like a 6 year old at summer camp. Sheis swimming for her life and looking for a way out.
If I threw U in the middle of a Lake and your started to swim (as opposed to sinking), should I assume your are having fun? Lol….
your_only_nightmare
Enouth corns yet?
dont worry, theres a place for her to go if she doesnt want in, thats why the first time i dint fill it up fully, and even when it is full i put a box in for her, i put her on the box first then it was hr who went into the water by herself
BeckyG
Making it up as I go
Some snakes like the water, others don't. You have to know your own snake. If she goes into the water voluntarily, I'd say keep giving her the opportunity to swim. If she looks like she's freaking out, don't do it anymore.
Personally, I'd say that a large enough water bowl in the viv is sufficient.
Personally, I'd say that a large enough water bowl in the viv is sufficient.