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Rachaelh3uk
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
25 Posts |
 Posted - 14/06/2013 : 15:23:46
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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.? |
Rachael.
1.0.0 Weimeraner - Anakin
1.0.0 Bearded Dragon - Darwin
1.0.0 Royal Python - Wallace |
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Foremand
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
968 Posts |
Posted - 14/06/2013 : 16:17:43
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| 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. |
1.0.0 Royal python- Kaa
1.0.0 German shepherd- Riley
0.3.0 Cats- Does not matter they won't come to you
1.0.0 Red Footed Tortoise- Nemo
1.0.0 Boa- Bison
0.0.1 Brocky- Bearded dragon |
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herriotfan
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
812 Posts |
Posted - 14/06/2013 : 17:13:47
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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.  |
Husband....Very Understanding!!! (Phil)
Son & Daughter (Kevin & Carol)
Granddaughter (Eva)
3.4.0 Cornsnakes Amel (Sidney) Caramel Stripe (Sultan) Amber (Cleo) Carolina (Phoebe) Anery Motley Stripe (Penny) Snow (Lily) Caramel (Holmes)
1.2.0 Royal Pythons (Peeps, Pandora & Pepsi)
1.0.0 Hognose (Hudson)
2.1.0 Dogs (Dillon, Alfie, Ellie)
0.1.0 Senegal Parrot (Peanut)
1.1.0 Bearded Dragons (Bonnie & Clyde)
1.0.0 Crested Gecko (Echo)
0.2.1 Hermanns Tortoises (Ebbie, Rosie & Twiglet)
0.1.0 Guinea Pig (Dolly-Pipsqueak)
0.1.9 Tarantulas (Poppy, Gypsy, Bumble, Insey Winsey, Sonic, Cookie, Fudge, Sox, Raven & Titch)
??? Foster animals
Location: Near Saffron Walden, Essex
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Zoe
Yearling
187 Posts |
Posted - 14/06/2013 : 17:44:46
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| 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 |
1.0.0 royal python - Oscar
1.1.0 dogs - Rafferty and Florence |
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rockroyal
Yearling
United Kingdom
470 Posts |
Posted - 14/06/2013 : 20:38:32
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| 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 |
3.1.0 royal python
2.0.0 corn snake
0.1.0 western hognose
0.1.0 bci
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Rachaelh3uk
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
25 Posts |
Posted - 15/06/2013 : 13:30:16
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| Thanks for the advice guys! Good to hear. |
Rachael.
1.0.0 Weimeraner - Anakin
1.0.0 Bearded Dragon - Darwin
1.0.0 Royal Python - Wallace |
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how much handling?
