help please?

[Amyy1205]

I have a 3 month old corn snake. She's tiny . I'm having to keep her in a small box so she isn't able to escape. The box is inside a viv with bedding, a light and so on. She is eating very well she hasn't yet refused a mouse) and appears to be very happy where she is. I know that I will have to let her into the viv eventually and I am unsure about when i should do this. i would be very grateful if someone could tell me when i will know if she is big enough. The last thing i want is to let her into the viv and have her escaping


Thanks


(Y)

Amy

 

[RobbiesCornField]

As long as you have the top of the viv secured (i.e. clips, packing tape around the edges, etc.), she won't be able to get out. If you are still concerned even after doing this, set a heavy book, such as a dictionary, on top of the screen top.

 

[wycherley]

I have an 8 week old corn in a 20 gallon viv. She's fine, was a bit nervous at first but fine now. just make sure it has the two hides on each side of the viv, and there are no gaps.

Mine has sliding side doors to get in it, so i got some draft excluders form a DIY shop to block them. Might be an idea for you.

 

[kizzer]

I had the same problem when i started. the worst thing that can happen is it wont feed if too scared, so put back in the smaller box. depending on the viv i have sliding glass doors and i was told if the snakes girth is bigger than the gap between the doors it should be fine (and it was).

 

[wade]

Open the box and let him escape into the viv. Leave the box in there to be used as a hide. He may find familiar territory comforting.

 

[Corny Noob]

What leads you to believe that your snake would escape if you put it in it's viv?

 

[Amyy1205]

thanks for all of your replies.

the viv has sliding doors at the front meaning that there is a small gap at the front.
which is why i worry she might escape.


the solutions you have given me have been very useful

"so i got some draft excluders form a DIY shop to block them."

someone said this, and i think its a great idea, but how would i be able to attatch them to the viv without destroying the glass?

thanks again.!

Amyy
x

 

[RobbiesCornField]

thanks for all of your replies.

the viv has sliding doors at the front meaning that there is a small gap at the front.
which is why i worry she might escape.


the solutions you have given me have been very useful

"so i got some draft excluders form a DIY shop to block them."

someone said this, and i think its a great idea, but how would i be able to attatch them to the viv without destroying the glass?

thanks again.!

Amyy
x

Another way that I've seen that done is by using pieces of cardboard. That's how the pet store I used to go to in Denver did it. If you don't feel like paying extra, grab a cardboard box, and cut up a couple strips!

 

[wycherley]

The draft excluders come with a strip on the back. Just like a sticker peal the protective bit off and stick it on the viv. Should be fine Lets us know how you get on, an what you decide to do.

 

[Tracee]

My viv has sliding doors, and the gap is so small that even when I had a baby he couldn't escape from his... Are you sure that your viv is put together correctly; is the gap really that big?

If it is, I would personally go with the cardboard idea, as long as you're able to jam it in there tight (so the snake can't push it out). Then when your snake is large enough that it won't fit through the gap, you can pull the cardboard out without having any residue left behind.