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ladystardust
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 29/10/2008 : 16:14:07
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hi guys, was wondering if other peoples baby royals are as shy as frank, he hasnt come out of his hide on his own yet he just stays curled up in a ball |
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Kazerella
Royal Python Admin
United Kingdom
1196 Posts |
Posted - 29/10/2008 : 17:00:22
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That's typical for a Royal (most anyway)
They aren't very active and like to wait until you've gone to bed before they come out exploring.
Just keep handling regularly and it should bring him out of his shell a bit eventually |
 
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Paulusworm
Fully Grown Royal
Azerbaijan
1550 Posts |
Posted - 29/10/2008 : 17:23:30
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Try to use the same soap/handwash before you handle him every time too. He'll soon associate that smell with you and realise that you are no threat to him.
I know it sounds mad but talk to him with the viv open too. Not sure if it's the vibrations of your voice or the scent of breath but they soon recognise that and associate that with you as well.
Above all else don't give up . Sherman is quite happy wrapped around my arm while I walk around the house now and I've only had him a couple of months. |
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saddleninja
Yearling
United Kingdom
268 Posts |
Posted - 29/10/2008 : 17:41:00
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1 amel
1 okeette
2 normals
1 rosy rat x
3 royals
1 cali king
1 publean milk
1 yemen chameleon
2 orange spotted agamas
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matty18714
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
2016 Posts |
Posted - 29/10/2008 : 18:32:57
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| Zavvi gets up at 6pm and is in a hide when i get up in the morning |
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Gingerpony
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
2663 Posts |
Posted - 29/10/2008 : 20:45:49
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Originally posted by Kazerella
Just keep handling regularly and it should bring him out of his shell a bit eventually
going the other way seems to have worked with Queenie, handling for a short period once a week only. he's a lot more active and confident in his RUB and that's starting to show when he's handled too. i suppose they're just individuals (didn't mean to shout down your idea Kaz!) |
Dumerils boas, BCO hybrids, Sinder Hypo boas, cornsnakes, ratsnakes, Day Geckos
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RoyalLove
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
42 Posts |
Posted - 30/10/2008 : 14:08:34
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some will hide like this, some are confident from day one and investigate loads.
i have 2 that investigate lots and never ball and 2 that hide away and ball alot, these 2 are very new though and im hoping with time they will start to get abit more adventurous!
if he is only a baby its understandable, take the advise people have given on here and hopefully he will grow more confident in his surroundings and with you! x |
1.1 Normal Royal Python
Napolean and Lola
0.1 Albino royal Python
Summer
1.0 100% het albino Royal Python
Phoenix
0.1 Sexy Pastel Royal Python
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Blackecho
Royal Python Admin
United Kingdom
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Posted - 30/10/2008 : 14:29:18
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You've only had it since Saturday so I would not advise handling it at all. Let it settle in, try offering food 7-10 days after you got him to allow him time to settle. If he eats, then give him another couple of days to digest before handling.  |
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