gavin.starr Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 I just got settled into a game of cod on the xbox. When i saw something moving out of the corner of my eye. Initially i thought nothing of it at first glance, and then it took about 30seconds to sink in, and what the hell comes squirming out of the airing cupboard a 3foot long corn snake. Needless to say I shat my self. Im not particularly a snake person so it really made me jump. The worst thing was we didnt know where it came from (apart from out of the airing cupboard) We currently live in a terrace so it could have travelled the entire loft space and come down in our house. We called the 24 hour rspca number to see what they could do about it (jack sh1t apparently until the next day) Luckily we had a spare plastic storage container that we managed to get it into, so now i have a snake to look after until the morning. If any one could shed some light on to how to keep it comfortable tonight, as its now just in an empty plastic container with lid. its not a tight lid so there is plenty of air getting in. Any help would be great. Gav Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy442 Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 Keep it at room temperature, the warmer it is the more active it becomes being cold blooded. Maybe cover it in a towel or something to keep it subdued. End of the day corn snakes aint dangerous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
staples230uk Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 As above, they are just very curious snakes. Quite pretty actually lol, but if snakes aren't you're thing you're not going to care. Hope it gets resolved and soon gets back home! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingaby Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 Weird one that mate iv got snakes and had em for ages just get a desk lamp and use it as a improvised heat source make sure the lid is secure as they are escape artists I'd put a few pencil sized holes in the top just so it can breath and get a small flat water container as they will need water depending how long its been out of a heat source may be dehydrated any thing else mate just ask Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobD Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 I'd sleep at a mates! I HATE snakes!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy442 Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 I missed the "rat in my kitchen"esque title before, kudos! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavin.starr Posted July 14, 2011 Author Share Posted July 14, 2011 The missus has decided to call it cecil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nevins Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 keep it warm in the oven gas mark 6 for 20 mins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavin.starr Posted July 14, 2011 Author Share Posted July 14, 2011 keep it warm in the oven gas mark 6 for 20 mins. Is there that many snake haters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drift_bear Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 nevins is scared of snakes and big spiders! lol. was going to get him a tarantula for a wedding gift, he nearly killed me! lmao Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingaby Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 keep it warm in the oven gas mark 6 for 20 mins. Evil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted July 15, 2011 Share Posted July 15, 2011 This is a terraced house, in Lancashire? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loks Posted July 15, 2011 Share Posted July 15, 2011 Lucky you were not in download mode and not spotted this little bugger... http://www.theplumbinginfo.com/comical/snake-toilet-india/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavin.starr Posted July 15, 2011 Author Share Posted July 15, 2011 This is a terraced house, in Lancashire? Yup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marbleapple Posted July 15, 2011 Share Posted July 15, 2011 I'd sleep at a mates! I HATE snakes!! I'd let the snake sleep at my mate's house instead keep it warm in the oven gas mark 6 for 20 mins. Seconded. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted July 15, 2011 Share Posted July 15, 2011 Now that'd make you jump!! You going to let it go in a field or ask around in case someone does own it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soopra Posted July 15, 2011 Share Posted July 15, 2011 If I was closer I would have adopted it. I've kept various reptiles for years. Currently have a Sudan Plated Lizard and a Bearded Dragon. Cornsnakes are docile and ideal beginners snakes. I managed 2 breed 2 clutches of babies from the snakes I had several years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavin.starr Posted July 15, 2011 Author Share Posted July 15, 2011 We put leters throug all of the neighbours letterboxes but no reply as of yet. An rspca officer came and collected it this morning, he said it was a very well looked after snake. It was very tame too, he used his gloves to start and ended up not needing them. So by the looks of it some one has lost a very dear pet. I hope some one comes forward soon otherwise it may be re-homed. It actually grew on me but the missus wouldn't let me keep dead mice in the freezer. Gav Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caseys Posted July 15, 2011 Share Posted July 15, 2011 Get some more and re-enact Snakes On a Plane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nevins Posted July 15, 2011 Share Posted July 15, 2011 Is there that many snake haters Yes there are I hate the things, their eyes are lifeless and just look evil. All snakes need to be in a zoo not wild and never near me lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nevins Posted July 15, 2011 Share Posted July 15, 2011 nevins is scared of snakes and big spiders! lol. was going to get him a tarantula for a wedding gift, he nearly killed me! lmao Correct and I even offered to rip your balls off and feed them to you if you did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abz Posted July 15, 2011 Share Posted July 15, 2011 Didn't you get any pictures of the snake? I had a snake in my garden once (think it was a corn snake too), while I was on the phone to the local animal place as I live behind a farm my cat (Simba) decided that the orange on the snake and the orange on his own coat were conflicting and decided to have a dice with death and ended up killing it. Anyway did the round with the neighbours and the local farm pet place and looks like it either belonged to no one or was a very very long way from home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted July 15, 2011 Share Posted July 15, 2011 I have a samari sword for just such an occasion.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshbuddy Posted July 15, 2011 Share Posted July 15, 2011 pictures !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted July 15, 2011 Share Posted July 15, 2011 Do you have any ladders? You could have a game until someone adopts it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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