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mossy89
Snake Mite

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Posted - 28/12/2009 :  23:13:15  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
ive done my reading up and have seen people saying handle your snake alot at it will be nice and tame . but then ive seen people saying dont over handle it so how much is too much ?? im going to have just the one snake so i was thinking i could have him out every day for a 30mins to a hour ( not for 48hrs after feeding though ).some of the time just creeping round the floor ( in a snake safe area) or is that too much ?

Blackecho
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 28/12/2009 :  23:14:55  Show Profile  Click to see Blackecho's MSN Messenger address  Send Blackecho a Yahoo! Message  Reply with Quote
Then get a Corn, seriously Royals really don't cope with handling as much as other snakes (as a general rule). I handle mine once a week, if that.



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matty18714
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Posted - 28/12/2009 :  23:16:01  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
I dont have my royal out much more than 15mins a week for maintanence and a check over. Shes the most confident royal I have met so no, you dont have to handle it alot to keep it docile.

Edit - I wouldn't handle any snake for over 30 mins at a time unless there was a specific reason for it.


Edited by - matty18714 on 28/12/2009 23:17:22
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mossy89
Snake Mite

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Posted - 28/12/2009 :  23:21:11  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
ah i was thinking more time out the better, as it seems its not the case then one a week it is . just wasnt sure how much people have them out or how much it should be out
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matty18714
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Posted - 28/12/2009 :  23:22:47  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Think of it this way. The snake doesnt like the keeper, it will put up with it, but would much rather be on its own in a warm box.

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mossy89
Snake Mite

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Posted - 28/12/2009 :  23:31:15  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
ah fairenough i supose just because ive seen pic of them on peoples floors i guessed they let them out for a wander sorry for the stupid Q at least now i know lol
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Blackecho
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Posted - 29/12/2009 :  01:00:47  Show Profile  Click to see Blackecho's MSN Messenger address  Send Blackecho a Yahoo! Message  Reply with Quote
Not stupid at all, its all about getting in the reptile mindset, not all pets are perfect for handling, think tropical fish



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