Hi everyone. So I know that snakes are prone to become aggressive during shed, particularly when their vision is clouded. Last night I had to remove my ball python and was surprised to find he was not the least bit aggressive and actually explored a bit, though he did seem more cautious than usual. His eyes are milky but he did not seem interested in striking or balling up.
So my question is, can brief handling during shed actually harm the snake or cause them not to shed properly or is this recommendation more for the keepers safety because of the chance of being bitten? I need to figure out what size food to offer and some members on here have requested a photo of the food item next to him for comparison so I would like to remove him this evening just for a moment to get a quick shot to post, but only if it won't harm him. I understand he may be more likely to bite and am comfortable risking it. I would love some quick advice.
Handling during shed?
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