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Hello,
I have always loved reptiles especially snakes. I have done a lot of research on them and have 2 red tail boas and a jaguar carpet python. I have had the boas for 2-3 months and have had no problems at all.
With the carpet python, I just got him on 1-4-14. When i bought him, i handled him for probably 2 hours before i got home and actually set up his cage. He is in a 3X2X18 melamine cage. The temperature is 86 for the basking spot. The humidity is between 60-70% He has done a lot of exploring but usually settles down on the branch. When i try to reach in the cage and just touch him, he starts to hiss. What does this mean. I dont want to make him mad. A few questions
Should I leave him in his cage for a certain amount of time in his new cage before i handle him?
Should i try to pick him up from below?
Should i try to snake hook train him?
If you look at the picture of his cage, you will see a water bowl on one side and a hide on the other, with branches throughout.
Any advice about carpet pythons or red tails that isnt common knowledge would be greatly appreciated.
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