2 Cornsnakes found dead :-(

[BastianUSA]

You realized your mistakes and admitted to having made them... who would flame you for that? If you had denied everything or started screaming about it, then people could and would flame you.

SO sorry for your losses, but at least now you know better what to do. I lost my Pacman frog from neglect due to too little knowledge, so I know how it feels. Just make sure you learn from it and things should be A-Ok.

Yeah but i still feel bad cause it is my fault they died.

[mr86mister]

Well as much as it may suck. I guess this was a lesson learned in your case. A positive thing is, it can give us a glimpse on things not to do or things to make sure to constantly check on with our snakes. We appreciate the fact you came out and asked us questions or possible reasons. You found the answer out yourself and had no problem admitting that it was your mistake and you will be aware from now on.

Hope all goes well. Give them a proper burial and hopefully something positive can come out of this.

[Argentra]

Oh I know... if you didn't feel bad there would be something wrong. I felt Terrible when my Pacman died just because I didn't know what I was doing... But the feeling bad will help make sure you don't do anything like that again, at least. *Comfort*

[wilomn]

If I ever flame you, you'll be singed.

Also, I have yet, in a few hundred years of snake keeping, to see a mouses nail damage a snakes skin.

I suppose, since all things are possible, that it could have happened, but I seriously doubt it.

Good luck on your next snakes, you'll do better.

[MelissaFlipski]

I understand the feeling of guilt. But I am glad you came for help and that you found out what happened. Sorry for your loss.

As an aside, there are tons of snakes that need rescue - go to petfinder.com and give some a new home. Maybe that will help you and the snakes. Just a thought.

Good luck in the future.

[MeMe]

As an aside, there are tons of snakes that need rescue - go to petfinder.com and give some a new home. Maybe that will help you and the snakes.

I am sorry but I strongly disagree.

He has lost 2 snakes due to 'not knowing'. I don't think he should get anymore animals until he does his research and learns how to properly care for them. There were obviously some husbandry issues and why should another animal die due to 'not knowing'.

I am not saying he should not ever own another snake..I just think a lil time and research first.

just my .02

[Blue Apple Herps]

I agree with others. Pick up a copy of Kathy Love's cornsnake book and read it cover to cover. Then get your tank set up and just let it "run" for several weeks to make sure that everything is in 100% order. Then, and only then would I suggest another snake. Just don't be in a hurry, what's another month or two of learning and getting things right if it means 15+ years with a healthy, happy snake?

Good luck.

[MelissaFlipski]

I am sorry but I strongly disagree.

He has lost 2 snakes due to 'not knowing'. I don't think he should get anymore animals until he does his research and learns how to properly care for them. There were obviously some husbandry issues and why should another animal die due to 'not knowing'.

I am not saying he should not ever own another snake..I just think a lil time and research first.

just my .02

I agree 100% that he needs a deeper understanding of husbandry and the species he wants to keep. I didn't mean otherwise.

[python.princess]

I think he said he has two other snakes.

[MeMe]

I think he said he has two other snakes.

Yes but I wouldn't suggest the op going out and looking for more.