Help. I think corn snake is dying..my fault!

[Tabbykat17]

Hey!

I joined the forum just to get this out. There is a safe way to remove duct tape without any damage done to the snake! Never just pull the tape off, it's dangerous...as we've all read about. All you have to do is slowly peel off part of the tape I mean a small corner, and take oil, i mean like mineral oil, EVEN VEGETABLE OIL and rub a little on/ alot, Just dont get it on the snakes head if possible cause it could sufficate it. The oil will make the sticky come loose and it will peel off without any damage, just make sure you keep oil on it, you can tell when it starts to pull too much, Add more oil. If you dont believe me try it on your self first, take some duct tape and tape it to a leg or something then take Veg. oil and do as instructed. It works and no other snakes should be harmed by this! Oh and you did a great thing to get your son another snake. If you ever need anymore advice Feel free to post and i'll answer with whatever i can! I may only be 16 but i know snakes! (corn snakes...lol) 8)

[BallPythonBabe448]

Welcome to the forum Tabitha!

I am very sorry, and I know how much it hurts when you "feel" like you've disappointed your family. It wasn't your fault, and you did the best you could, or any of us could do. I am so sorry for your loss. That is so wonderful that you drove 85 miles to get your son a new snake, thats really nice of you. My mom always says that if one of my reptiles dies that shes not getting me another one. But I always know that she would buy me another one, and that she's just trying to push me to care for my reptiles the best I can.

I think that is awesome what you did, and good luck with Candy#2~!

[Tabbykat17]

Thanks for Welcoming me!

Yes I forgot to say, Good luck with the new snake! I hope it'll all be ok and you have learned. Your a very loving parent, my step mom wont let me get one at all. But i had one that ran off while my friend was caring for it....I shall have one soon!! LOL. GBU!

[sk8er4life]

I hate to hear that about your old snake, but good luck w/ur new snake.

[Brandon.O]

Yes, good luck with your new snake.

What kind of corn is it ?