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n1ck
Hatchling
South Africa
96 Posts |
 Posted - 01/07/2009 : 14:02:51
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Hi guys
last "general" question from me... 
how many times a week should i handle my Python?
when is it safe to remove him from the VIV?
can i remove him from a hide?
for how long can i handle him?
can i put him down outside, with protection and cover ofcourse..
your inquisitive
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Blackecho
Royal Python Admin
United Kingdom
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Posted - 01/07/2009 : 14:33:01
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When you get them, don't handle for a couple of weeks and until feeding to allow to settle in.
I only handle mine once a week, would probably not recommend more than twice a week for 15-30 mins.
Don't handle for 48hr after feeding and yes to everything else  |
 
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n1ck
Hatchling
South Africa
96 Posts |
Posted - 01/07/2009 : 15:50:47
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thanks again for the advice, thats about the handling time i was thinking bout,
but wont that make him "wild" or nervous to be handled? |
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sexychef
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
692 Posts |
Posted - 01/07/2009 : 16:42:30
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| all snakes are differnt but my 2 will just stay really still for the first 2minutes or so while they are out then they explore a little bit but then around 5-10 mins later you can tell they want to go back and hide. |
1.0.0 western hognose 1.1.0 royals 2.1.0 corn snake
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Gingerpony
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
2663 Posts |
Posted - 01/07/2009 : 16:51:25
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| not advisable to handle them at all while they're in the shedding process, their already-rubbish eye sight is even worse which can make them jumpy and unpredictable. best to just let them sit in a hide and get on with it |
Dumerils boas, BCO hybrids, Sinder Hypo boas, cornsnakes, ratsnakes, Day Geckos
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