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Ben
Hatchling
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 Posted - 27/05/2009 : 15:50:39
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normally i feed my royal in a separate box, but for the last two feeds i have just held him in one hand and had the mouse in the other, is this ok, he wasn't striking when he was in the box for the last few feeds, but has struck both times when i have feed him in my hands, maybe he feels safer i dont know?
main concern here is that if i continue to feed him in my hands which i really like doing, will he start to associate me with feed so if im just handling him could he start trying to bite me, or dont pythons have that level off intelligence, ie it doesnt matter where the food is if they are hungry and its there they will take it, if not then they wont go into their "feed mode"?
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matty18714
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
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Posted - 27/05/2009 : 16:00:50
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| Its definalty possible that it will start to associate your hand with a meal. |
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lee2308
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
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Posted - 27/05/2009 : 17:48:07
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| i would of thought every time he is picked up he would go into feeding mode and BAMM he's got your hand. |
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matty18714
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
2016 Posts |
Posted - 27/05/2009 : 18:17:56
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Originally posted by lee2308
i would of thought every time he is picked up he would go into feeding mode and BAMM he's got your hand.
The snake would only do it regularly if it wasnt being handled. |
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Ben
Hatchling
57 Posts |
Posted - 27/05/2009 : 19:29:25
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| so its back to feeding him in a box then i guess :( |
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Gingerpony
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
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Posted - 27/05/2009 : 20:29:16
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| it's great that he feels safe enough being held that he'll feed there, but could you manage that when he's an adult..........? |
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karl
Fully Grown Royal
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Posted - 27/05/2009 : 20:51:51
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| just feed in the viv? He might not like being removed from his enclosure, but feels safer with you |
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wolfspirit
Old Royal - I Post too much!
United Kingdom
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Posted - 27/05/2009 : 20:55:21
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Originally posted by Gingerpony
it's great that he feels safe enough being held that he'll feed there, but could you manage that when he's an adult..........?
your right GP and also royals sight is not the best, if they go for heat your arm could well be chewed up a bit...especially as it might well smell of a nice dinner... |
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