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JalapenoPeeps

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So i just got my new corn snake, you can read all about her in my intro thread.
I was just thinking, the warm hide is put down in a way that the opening is facing the side of the cage, so you can see through it. Shes in her cool hide which is positioned so the side is blocking her from view. Sense i just got her, do you think she would stay in the cool side to stay out of site? please help.
 
Most of mine spend most of their time down the cool end. They only stay at the warm end for any length of time while they're digesting or if they're feeling a bit off-colour.

Try turning the warm side hide so that the opening faces away from view and keeps her hidden, like the cool side hide does. If she stays down the cool end, then that's her preference.

You could also cover the entrance with some plastic foliage to give her an added sense of security. Mine quite like peering out at me from between some leaves.
 
bitsy said:
Most of mine spend most of their time down the cool end. They only stay at the warm end for any length of time while they're digesting or if they're feeling a bit off-colour.

Try turning the warm side hide so that the opening faces away from view and keeps her hidden, like the cool side hide does. If she stays down the cool end, then that's her preference.

You could also cover the entrance with some plastic foliage to give her an added sense of security. Mine quite like peering out at me from between some leaves.
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ok, ill go switch it now. and my therm. are like buttons on the side glass. put the pad is barley warm to the touch.
 
JalapenoPeeps said:
ok, ill go switch it now. and my therm. are like buttons on the side glass. put the pad is barley warm to the touch.
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I would suggest in investing in a dig thermometer with a probe. YOu can get them very inexpensive at wal-mart or some place like that. Sorry I didn't check out where you are from before posting.

FYI~ I also have a pad that is barley warm to the touch but the dig therm. registers 95 degrees F which is entirely too hot. So I have to have a rheostat to keep the temp consistent. Also, the temperature fluctuates depending on the current flowing through the house. I got an inexpensive rheostat through Big Apple Herp an online store.

Your temps should be 85 F on the warm side and no lower then 70 on the cool side.

Get the Dig Thermometer and place the probe in the center of the pad above the glass inside the viv. The stick ons just measure ambient temperature which is not as important to your snake as belly heat.

Good Luck!
 
Ohana said:
I would suggest in investing in a dig thermometer with a probe. YOu can get them very inexpensive at wal-mart or some place like that. Sorry I didn't check out where you are from before posting.

FYI~ I also have a pad that is barley warm to the touch but the dig therm. registers 95 degrees F which is entirely too hot. So I have to have a rheostat to keep the temp consistent. Also, the temperature fluctuates depending on the current flowing through the house. I got an inexpensive rheostat through Big Apple Herp an online store.

Your temps should be 85 F on the warm side and no lower then 70 on the cool side.

Get the Dig Thermometer and place the probe in the center of the pad above the glass inside the viv. The stick ons just measure ambient temperature which is not as important to your snake as belly heat.

Good Luck!
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thanks for the help. Whats a rheostat? how do i regulate the heat from the pad?
Im sorry for all the questions, i just want my new baby to be happy!
 
Rather than assuring people that they are incorrect in their assumption on what your problem is perhaps you should do some research into the basics of snake husbandry.
 
onelifetolive45 said:
Rather than assuring people that they are incorrect in their assumption on what your problem is perhaps you should do some research into the basics of snake husbandry.
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Your making it out to be is if im being rude. =/
I was simply assuring him that the pad was not to hot.
i have researched for a while before i got my snake.
Now that i have one, i wanted some other opinions.
 
Hey JalapenoPeeps
Yep a digital thermometer is a must! Up here in Canada they go for $10-12 at all the big box pet stores (PetSmart, Petco).
And as far as a rheostat goes just do a search "rheostat" and you will find very easy to follow step by step instructions with pictures for all the steps.
Good Luck
 
Thanks!
Tomorrow were going out, so i geuss were picking up a digital therm. and a rheostat. Anything to make her more comfy.
Oh and i have an update for you guys.
She was originally just borrowed under her bedding in the hide which lasted for a few hours. I just went up to check on her and she was exploring a bit!:D
I think i startled her a little bit, after i came in and sat down to watch her, she slowly made her way back into her cool hide.
 
If you get a rheostat, do NOT get a ZooMed brand rheostat. It is known to not dial the temp down low enough. You can get a "lamp dimmer" at walmart hardware/electrical dept that works fine for $9. You plug the heat mat into the lamp dimmer and the lamp dimmer into the wall socket. You can then dial down the heat on the heat mat. But you will still need the digital thermometer with probe right over the heat mat to measure the heat mat temp so you can adjust it properly.

If you go looking for the digital thermometer in a store like walmart or a hardware store, look for an "indoor/outdoor digital thermometer" in the hardware dept and make sure it has a wired probe. Or look for one in a pet shop but once again make sure it has a wired probe.

Just trying to help you make sure you have the proper heat for your new snake. This is probably the most common mistake made by new owners and it can lead to burns or worse on your snake if it gets too hot and the snake burrows down to the glass.
 
Flagg said:
If you get a rheostat, do NOT get a ZooMed brand rheostat. It is known to not dial the temp down low enough. You can get a "lamp dimmer" at walmart hardware/electrical dept that works fine for $9. You plug the heat mat into the lamp dimmer and the lamp dimmer into the wall socket. You can then dial down the heat on the heat mat. But you will still need the digital thermometer with probe right over the heat mat to measure the heat mat temp so you can adjust it properly.

If you go looking for the digital thermometer in a store like walmart or a hardware store, look for an "indoor/outdoor digital thermometer" in the hardware dept and make sure it has a wired probe. Or look for one in a pet shop but once again make sure it has a wired probe.

Just trying to help you make sure you have the proper heat for your new snake. This is probably the most common mistake made by new owners and it can lead to burns or worse on your snake if it gets too hot and the snake burrows down to the glass.
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I apreciate(sp) it so much.
Also, i put some newspaper under the substrate so she cant touch the glass directly, is that going to do anything?
 
I did not mean to come off as rude either. It was very obvious to me, as well as other members, that your problem was most likely the temperature. Correct me if I am incorrect but you did not have a digital thermometer, or a heat controller (whether it be a rheostat or a thermostat, when you go out tomorrow look for a good thermostat rather than a rheostat I seem to think they are more efficient) so how could you know that the temperature in the cage was too hot, when the snake's behavior was putting to that conclusion. Just my two cents, I don't mean to come down on you by any means. I hope you can see my point and I apologize if I offended you. Good to hear you are taking the advice given.
 
JalapenoPeeps said:
I apreciate(sp) it so much.
Also, i put some newspaper under the substrate so she cant touch the glass directly, is that going to do anything?
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I would not say that it would hurt, until you can get the temperature's where you want them. After that there really isn't a need for it, one thing you will find they have a knack for getting under newspaper no matter how much you strive to keep them above it.
 
onelifetolive45 said:
I did not mean to come off as rude either. It was very obvious to me, as well as other members, that your problem was most likely the temperature. Correct me if I am incorrect but you did not have a digital thermometer, or a heat controller (whether it be a rheostat or a thermostat, when you go out tomorrow look for a good thermostat rather than a rheostat I seem to think they are more efficient) so how could you know that the temperature in the cage was too hot, when the snake's behavior was putting to that conclusion. Just my two cents, I don't mean to come down on you by any means. I hope you can see my point and I apologize if I offended you. Good to hear you are taking the advice given.
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Its totally alright, i thought you were mad at me, lol.
Well the reason i doubted that temp. was the problem is because i had just turned the pad on, like, an hour ago, and to the touch it barley felt warm, and also i just got the snake this afternoon, so i figured it would retreat to the nearest hide.
But i will definantly(sp) take all this great advice and put it to use tomorrow.
 
Given the temps are correct...I have all 3 hides facing the back of the viv.

That way I feel like the snake is choosing the hide based on temp comfort and not just orientation of the hides opening.
 
JalapenoPeeps said:
Its totally alright, i thought you were mad at me, lol.
Well the reason i doubted that temp. was the problem is because i had just turned the pad on, like, an hour ago, and to the touch it barley felt warm, and also i just got the snake this afternoon, so i figured it would retreat to the nearest hide.
But i will definantly(sp) take all this great advice and put it to use tomorrow.
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Those pads can take a little while to heat up but they can reach temperature of 102 degrees, which is obviously far to hot. Juts continue what you are doing, asking questions and doing research, and you will really learn a lot and fall more and more in love with this great hobby.

P.S. There is a spell check button right where you click to submit your reply.
 
onelifetolive45 said:
Those pads can take a little while to heat up but they can reach temperature of 102 degrees, which is obviously far to hot. Juts continue what you are doing, asking questions and doing research, and you will really learn a lot and fall more and more in love with this great hobby.

P.S. There is a spell check button right where you click to submit your reply.
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:)
Will do.
OH! how nifty!
lol, well g'night guys, thanks for the help.
 
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