new guy that needs help!!

DeesBalls · 10-21-08, 02:28 PM

Hey everyone, about 2 months ago i got a baby sand boa. Originally i wanted a ball python, im more familar witht the ball pythons. but my gf is scared of snakes so we settle for a sand boa bc her coloring was beautiful.

Her name is Kenya, and shes Orange and Black. she eats wonderfully i just got done feeding her 3 fuzzies ( as directed by the pet store)

well hope its as fun here as other forums.. nice to meet you all!

WJBray · 10-22-08, 11:58 PM

Welcome to the forums, I am new here as well.

**Aaron_S** · 10-23-08, 09:57 AM

So what did you need help with?

DeesBalls · 10-26-08, 08:10 PM

i guess nothing guys sorry, just wanted to introduce myself. um, but she hasnt shed for about a lil over a month.. getting worried..

**Aaron_S** · 10-27-08, 05:06 PM

Why? They don't shed every month. What size of prey are you feeding and how big is she?

C#@$e · 11-02-08, 08:37 PM

welcome to the forum

DeesBalls · 11-03-08, 01:43 PM

she just finally shed a week ago guys im happy now lol!! but now when i try to pick her up, shes sorta like quick moving and stuff, im dont really want to be bit what should i do to make her trust me again?

PDXErik · 11-03-08, 05:50 PM

Just go slow with her. Handle her anyway until she shows signs of being stressed (heavy breathing, defensive behaviour). Put her back before she gets stressed if she can manage 10 minutes or so. Try to add a minute or two over time.

Get bit. Don't stress her to do it, but don't be afraid of it. If you get bit, one of the worst things you can do is wrench your hand (rather finger) out of her mouth.