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t4int3dAngel
02-12-12, 10:29 PM
Hi everyone I'm nikki from western mass n first time snake owner. Just got my 7 month old het albino boa constricter and named him Hades. I mostly got the cage all set up correctly. My inexperience is in the proper handling. Ive been handling him every day and so Far he's been a perfect gentlemen not biting or even hissing. He's never been handled before me. Just looking for tips on snake behavior and how to make him more used to me. Thanks:)
infernalis
02-12-12, 10:37 PM
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red ink
02-12-12, 10:40 PM
G'day and welcome
Wolfus_305
02-12-12, 10:50 PM
Hi and welcome!
Sorry i don't have any handling tips but my only comment would be if he's new to you you might want to let him get settled and eat a few times before handling him
Welcome! The best advice i've heard for handling is to not limit the snakes movement (dont squeeze or grab the snake) just let it move around and if you have to "guide" it where you want it to go. Another thing is if you can, approach the snake from "below" (dont just grab at it, but gently sneak your hand under it and lift from below) when picking it up to not scare it too much)
welcome! i'm new too :P
Hi and welcome to the madhouse ;-)
Gungirl
02-13-12, 06:13 AM
Hello and welcome to the forum. Glad to see another person near me!
As far as handling goes try to not handle him any more until he eats a few times for you. Once he is eating then you can handle him more. It is best not to handle any snake for 48 hrs after it eats. This will allow time for your snake to digest his meal. The other good way to go about handling is to start with 5 min sessions every day then slowly build up to longer periods of time. However keep in consideration what temp the room you are in is and how hot/cold your snake will get.
CK SandBoas
02-13-12, 07:54 AM
Howdy! Welcome to the forums! And i'm happy to see another Massachusetts citizen here:D
UwabamiReptiles
02-13-12, 08:04 AM
Welcome to the forum!
alessia55
02-13-12, 08:26 AM
Welcome to the forum! The people above me have given you some great advice. That's why this is a great place to come to! :D
Can't wait to see pics of Hades!!
Kayla90
02-13-12, 09:24 AM
Welcome to the forum :D
I suggest you take a look at Alessia's new website Home Page (http://www.pythonregiuscare.com)
shaunyboy
02-13-12, 09:27 AM
hello and welcome
its better to get them eating regular before handling
cheers shaun
marvelfreak
02-13-12, 09:37 AM
Hello and welcome to our zoo.
Howdy! Welcome to the forums! And i'm happy to see another Massachusetts citizen here:D
Secretly, im originally from MA even though i live in NH now
shhhh :rolleyes:
SnakeyJay
02-17-12, 04:37 PM
Welcome... :D
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