question for my mother in law

[chris87]

hi this question is for my mother in law, i know this snake is about garters but just wondered if anyone can help. she has a corn snake, its enclosure is a plastic Tank, and it has somewere to hide, she has been quite nasty for about a week she doesnt bite but when trying to handle her she turns round quickly and sounded like she hissed quite loud at m missus today, can anyone help please, any suggestions welcome thanx

[Morph]

could be a lot of things. my 1st thought would be stress but like i say, it could be 1 of many reasons. any chance of a pic or description of its enclosure?

[chris87]

hi, well its only in a plastic tank at the moment with somewere to hide and water, with chippings, she has had it nealy 2 weks but was ok up until a few days ago, does this help any. is it a pic of the snake ou want or the enclosre? thanx

[krystalirelan@southslope.]

We Keep Corns And All Of Ours Are Very Docile. We Handle Them Alot. However They Do Get Crank When Its Feeding Time Or If Our Adult Female Is Gravid. You Could Try Handling It More. Start With Sort Periods Daily And In Crease The Handling Time. If You Use A Towel Tossed Over Her Head Before You Get Her Out It Will Help So She Won't Strike At You.

[dawny36]

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Thanks.
Dawn

[Snaky]

It sounds like she doesn't feel safe. First I'd make a temperature gradient, so the snake has a warm and a cold spot ( by lamps or warmth cable ). You can also create a 'safer' place, add some branches, a plastic plant, ...

If she does not want to get handled, leave her alone for at least a week. She might just be in a bad mood.

Beware, I've never had corn snake's, it's just my experience of dealing with snakes:)

[Morph]

you could try covering 3 sides of the tank with paper so that she feels like she is more hidden. this would probably make her feel safer.

[Odie]

Hi, from Oregon, Dawn :)

[chris87]

ok thankx i will tell her that

[dawny36]

Hi Oregon,
Thanks for the advice everyone. She does have a heat mat under her hide, I got her out last night and she was a lot happier think shes just moody sometimes. I will get her some more things to hide in see if that helps. she feeds ok.
Dawn

[Snaky]

If she still feeds ok and is alert, don't worry to much. It can be that it's just her nature :)