My first snake handling

[melbatoast]

I purchased a yellow rat snake today. Just a small one. I held it briefly as my fiancee attempted to take a foto. I was a bit nervous because it kept moving and this was the very first time I have held a snake. But all went well, the snake is fine, as am I.

I am getting a corn snake on Friday. We'll see how that goes as well.


Isn't she pretty!!

[zero&stich]

Awesome looking ratsnake! Very beautiful! Just make sure its fed for you a few times before your start handling sessions. Just so it can settle in and help reduce stress, adjusting to a new enclosure and a new environment.
Again, gorgious animal!!

[wizbit13]

What sort of size is your yellow rat and how is it to handle?? Mine is about 2.5 foot long and he is a little blighter. Really hard to keep a grip on. Quite often he almost lands on the floor because he wriggles about so much. Hope you have more luck with yours!!

Adam

[melbatoast]

She's about 2 feet long. Ok handling. But I have been leaving her alone to settle, so we'll see how she is after a few months.