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| ppl_clectr |
Posted - 30/12/2011 : 15:50:48
We added a baby Pastel yesterday! He is really on edge. When I put him in his viv, he was coiled and tried to strike at me. He has spent the whole morning so far coiled and looking totally on edge. Not in a ball, mind you. Will he calm down? I know he wasn't handled all that much at the breeder, and I am hoping he will be as good natured as Jasper with regular handling. Are babies more skittish? He is about 10 inches long right now, born in the summer, I believe. He is supposed to be for my 10 year old daughter, who is quite fearless, but I don't want her to be bitten. The breeder gave us a trade option if he wasn't suitable. How long should I wait to exercise that option? |
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| matco |
Posted - 30/12/2011 : 20:10:42
I paste mine from fb, if you go onto the picture in Facebook right click on it then copy the address then paste on the forum using the img things |
| Pythonwizard |
Posted - 30/12/2011 : 19:28:51
You can sign in on photo bucket with Facebook account |
| n/a |
Posted - 30/12/2011 : 18:48:20
Aww he sounds cute ...sorry I can't look at pics as I don't do facebook (I'm strange lol.) |
| ppl_clectr |
Posted - 30/12/2011 : 17:52:56
Thanks BATS, he is absolutely beautiful. I don't have a Photobucket account, but I do have pics on my Facebook account. |
| n/a |
Posted - 30/12/2011 : 17:48:18
Yes, as GMac and Chris have said - new little ones can be cross ...I was once amazed when I got a tail rattle from a corn hatchling the size of a thin pencil. Aggressive royals are very rare, hope your little guy calms down soon, all the best with him and congrats, he sounds gorgeous. |
| ppl_clectr |
Posted - 30/12/2011 : 15:58:49
It's only 10 gallon, didn't want him feeling lost. |
| ppl_clectr |
Posted - 30/12/2011 : 15:58:00
Thanks, GMac. My first Royal had no issues what so ever. He was out in 2 days, never coiled, has been absolutely lovely. Maybe he set the bar too high? |
| chrisc |
Posted - 30/12/2011 : 15:57:22
put a sock/cloth in you pocket for a few hours them place in the viv/rub, helps them get used to your scent. hes probly nerovous being a hatchling an in a new home. what size is the viv you have him in?
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| GMac |
Posted - 30/12/2011 : 15:55:38
is normal for snakes of all ages to strike out in defense when they feel threatened, this one has just been moved to a new home and new surroundings so would expect that especially from a young one. Leave it be to settle with no handling to destress from the move and get used to the new surroundings. Personally I wouldnt be handling untill after 3 feeds.
If you ae worried contact the breeder and ask how long you have for the trade option but wouldnt be making decisions after only a day. |
