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02-12-12, 10:29 PM
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frn western mass
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 
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02-12-12, 10:37 PM
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Re: frn western mass
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02-12-12, 10:40 PM
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Re: frn western mass
G'day and welcome
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02-12-12, 10:50 PM
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Re: frn western mass
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
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02-12-12, 10:54 PM
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Snake Ninja
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Re: frn western mass
Hi and welcome!
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02-13-12, 12:46 AM
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Re: frn western mass
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
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02-13-12, 06:02 AM
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The Mad Scot
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Re: frn western mass
Hi and welcome to the madhouse ;-)
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02-13-12, 06:13 AM
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Diesel the pumpkin killer
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Re: frn western mass
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.
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02-13-12, 07:54 AM
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Re: frn western mass
Howdy! Welcome to the forums! And i'm happy to see another Massachusetts citizen here 
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02-13-12, 08:04 AM
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Abracadabra Holmes
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Re: frn western mass
Welcome to the forum!
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02-13-12, 08:26 AM
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Re: frn western mass
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!
Can't wait to see pics of Hades!!
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02-13-12, 09:24 AM
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Re: frn western mass
Welcome to the forum
I suggest you take a look at Alessia's new website Home Page
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02-13-12, 09:27 AM
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slainte mhath
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Re: frn western mass
hello and welcome
its better to get them eating regular before handling
cheers shaun
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02-13-12, 09:37 AM
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Re: frn western mass
Hello and welcome to our zoo.
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02-17-12, 03:03 PM
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Re: frn western mass
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Howdy! Welcome to the forums! And i'm happy to see another Massachusetts citizen here |
Secretly, im originally from MA even though i live in NH now
shhhh 
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