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First Feeding

Kachunga

Kachunga

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I have had my baby albino, Kachunga, for a week now... It is about 8 weeks old, and i think Kachunga is going to turn out to be a girl, or gay. She(i hope) is a beutiful little albino (i think, i'll post her pic later) corn, and she is already a great handling snake. She is my baby(if you couldn't tell...) She shed 2 days after i bought her, and i think she is ready to eat today(1 week exactly after buying her.) PLEASE tell me how i should attempt this. I already have the appropriate sized pinkie, and it is a squirmin. Her setup is a ten gallon glass aquarium, a hiding spot on both ends, hot and cold. Water bowl on Cold side, and she can fit probably double her size, curled up, in the bowl, comfortably. The substrate is Calcium Carbonate, black, and it is a relatively beautiful contrast to her light color. In addition, i have a 60W heating lamp, and a substrate heater. She didn't have the under tankheater until recently (two days ago) be she seems somuch more content. I have a thermostat on it, so at night i can turn it low, compared to the day, and high, given the conditions. The tank is hidden in a bench with controlled, well, every aspect of the habitat.

Sorry about all the in depth, but i think it might get a more accurate response, i have read plenty of problems on this forum, and this is my first post. I have seen that the first thing to analyze is the setup. I will appreciate it somebody could help me out on the best approach on feeding her.

I will have a pic up soon, thanks so much

Kachunga & Mitchell​
 
I am not sure why you have your snake on Calcium Carbonate. If I am not mistaken it has salt in part of its mixture. *Cringe* just thinking about it.

That is not a very good substrate for a cornsnake. It's sand and not a very good idea. I am sure it "looks good" but not very healthy for the snake. If you like spending money on a substrate go for a more fiber wood substrate, aspen, some forest blends T rex makes. Sand is not a natural environment for a cornsnake. It will cause problems for your snake in the future. These however are my opinion and just a suggestion.

If you do feed your snake DO not feed her on that substrate. Or any substrate for that matter. You can put her in a different container, with the pinkie inside, some people put their snakes in a paper bag with the pinkie. I find feeding my corn in a different container is much easier for me.
 
I would get her off the sand ASAP. Corns as a rule don't need calcium in the diet the way most lizards do, and it can cause some serious problems if inhaled or ingested. I would put her on paper towels or newspaper until you can get a suitable substrate such as shredded aspen, repti-bark, or habi chips. As Krenna suggested, feed off of the substrate in a seperate container, whether you put that in the viv or move the snake to it outside the viv. If you have an under tank heater, you probably won't need the heat lamp at all unless temps in your house get really low as mine do in the winter.
 
Thanks a lot for the help. I have been told by some that in-cage feeding encourages biting (me) and that is DEFIDENTLY the answer to my question.
As for the calcium carbonate, it is safe to ingest, it is made by T-Rex, and I know several people who have recommended it to me, as well as several people who have discouraged me from using it. My friends and associates who are currently using it have several older snakes, and they are all in great health. I actually cunsulted a few exotic animal vets, and they tell me that there is nothing wrong with the substrate I am using, but as you said, there are better alternatives. Basically, the vets told me that if it does start to cause problems, respritory or otherwise, to bring her in ASAP. I am defidently considering other substrates than the current.

All in all, thank you for the help to my query, and your suggestions have helped a great deal. I fed her the pinkie in the large (probably 12 oz.) cup it came in...
Kachunga & Mitchell​
 
Good I am glad atleast your thinking about changing the substrate. I tend towards more natural and that is where my opinion stands.

You made a great choice in feeding the snake in the cup that it came in.. Good job glad to hear all is well.

Welcome to the forums :)
 
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