| T O P I C R E V I E W |
| Red123 |
Posted - 01/12/2010 : 19:11:21
I got Patrick out today for the first time. After being told he is very agressive and seeing agression from him I was very nervous. I put some thick gloves on and pulled my sleeves right the way down. Quietly I opened his viv door and removed the hide he was under, he just sat watching. Carefully i slipped my fingers under his body and lifted him out. He was so calm he even had a bath upstairs. I was so proud of him and myself. |
| 5 L A T E S T R E P L I E S (Newest First) |
| Red123 |
Posted - 02/12/2010 : 07:44:33
I will wear gloves until I have handled him for several months and feel more confident with him and until I know that he feels confident and secure being handled by me. I don't mind being nipped by a baby but not to keen on the idea of being nipped by a 5ft one though! Instinct would make me pull away from him and I wouldn't want to hurt his mouth. |
| lotabob |
Posted - 01/12/2010 : 23:24:06
If wearing gloves makes you more confident handling then wear the gloves.Doesn't do any harm. |
| Oh How Original |
Posted - 01/12/2010 : 23:22:34
Well done you, but yeah I do agree with Steve, you're better off just braving it bare hands :D |
| sullysteve |
Posted - 01/12/2010 : 21:24:27
please please please dont use gloves....no need! (do really if you have to). If it bites it will be fine i assure you.
:)
Sul |
| sarahw |
Posted - 01/12/2010 : 19:21:45
well done you
my sons snake was very viv defensive when we first rehomed him, and i used to put thick gloves on before picking him up, only needed to doit this way a few times then braved it with bare hands, you do feel very proud of yourself after |
