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| Rachaelh3uk |
Posted - 14/06/2013 : 15:23:46
Hiya,
I've had my Wallace for a few weeks now - he is striking and feeding nicely, and seems to enjoy his viv. When I get him out for handling he seems very calm and relaxed - although of course this is my first snake so I don't really know what I'm talking about!
I've read that a royal shouldn't be handled more than 15 minutes a week, which is enough to ensure that he is physically healthy and that, but obviously I think he is the most perfect gorgeous animal, and I want him to be used to handling and as tame and friendly as possible.
So I was wondering what you would all advise in terms of how much daily or weekly handling is appropriate for a new snake once he is feeding well and settled etc.? |
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| Rachaelh3uk |
Posted - 15/06/2013 : 13:30:16
Thanks for the advice guys! Good to hear.  |
| rockroyal |
Posted - 14/06/2013 : 20:38:32
my royals seem to enjoy being out as it were as long as you don't handle for 48 hours post feed go for it |
| Zoe |
Posted - 14/06/2013 : 17:44:46
I have left Oscar 3 weeks longest, usually handle 3 or 4 times a week. Sometimes for 5 mins sometimes 40. You do what you feel right |
| herriotfan |
Posted - 14/06/2013 : 17:13:47
I handle all my snakes daily unless they're on 48 post-feed hands off. I've got some that don't like being handled while blue but that's normal so I leave them until they've shed.
Normally none of them complain and all seem to enjoy time out of their vivs. It's also good exercise for them. |
| Foremand |
Posted - 14/06/2013 : 16:17:43
Best advice. Don't listen to them. I handle mine every day for hour maybe longer depending on time I got etc. there is no limit to handling them :-) so knock ya self out lol just beware of if the room is cold etc they may try to snuggle for warmth. |
