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| Ashma |
Posted - 02/06/2010 : 21:12:19
Well, as some of you will know, it was first chance to handle little Theo tonight, and I was obviously giddy and apprehensive at the same time.
It could not have gone better!
When I got home he was out and exploring so I took the lid off his faun and put my hand inside. He came and explored straight away and within about 30 seconds he was in my hand and coiled around my fingers
 Twas brilliant!!
I didn't keep him out for too long, as it was his first time out of the faun.
After calming down (haha) I checked on his diary and it turns out he had his last feed 13 days ago  So I thought I would give him his pinky and see whether he was truly settled. I hope you guys don't think this was too much of a bad idea??
Anyways. It went amazing!!
I defrosted the pinky and brought it upstairs and put my hand in his faun to pick him out. I put the pinky in the RUB and took him to it.
He struck from my hand!!! It was amazing to see!!!
It was the first time I've ever seen a snake feed up close. Literally mesmerized.
So far he's kept it down and he's nicely laid out in his hot-end hide digesting his first meal in his new home
Awesome. Awesome. AWESOME!!
So happy its unreal. So happy I don't even mind that I can't touch him again for 48hours ha ha!
I have plenty of pics, but I'm away this weekend, but I promise I'll have them up asap next week!
Ashley = Happy
Theo = Best thing ever! |
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| jessejamez666 |
Posted - 03/06/2010 : 20:27:50
Hey thats cool he struck !!!
I'm still amazed every time I feed Beetlejuice !!
The only thing is he doesn't strike  |
| HannahB |
Posted - 03/06/2010 : 18:49:34
sounds like theo is settling in well 
if you get some tongs (can get 12inch ones off ebay) you can dangle the pinkie infront of his hide or wherever he is and feed him like that - you might get a constriction eventually |
| mrsT |
Posted - 03/06/2010 : 18:29:34
I know exactly how you feel!!Jake struck for the first time last week and i was sooo excited!!!
so pleased for you!Theo is obviously one happy lil snake |
| herriotfan |
Posted - 03/06/2010 : 09:17:09
That's really lovely. I know exactly what you mean, I still go all gooey over Sid. I'm everso happy for you. |
| Kellog |
Posted - 03/06/2010 : 04:53:37
I just love the last bit of your post - Ashley = Happy
Theo = Best thing ever!
I am not surprised you are so happy, excited, overwhelmed, shocked....probably isnt a word to describe it!
I dont think many can compare their first handling and feeding session to yours....for Theo to come to your hand and coil round your fingers is just fantastic, it shows how comfortable he is feeling with you.
And then to strike from your hand , I bet you couldnt believe it!
Congratulations to you and to Theo !
xxx
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| DannyBrown91 |
Posted - 03/06/2010 : 00:21:39
congrats mate, its always good when they take their first feed.
You just described exactly what happened when i first fed my casper.
I put him in the feeding tub first now lol. |
| stotty01 |
Posted - 03/06/2010 : 00:09:31
i know how you feel, i gave my snake her first feed today :D a magical/special momment :) |
| LittleMick |
Posted - 02/06/2010 : 23:49:18
It's always great |
| Mouse |
Posted - 02/06/2010 : 23:14:35
Awesome! :D:D bet you're happy! |
| Ashma |
Posted - 02/06/2010 : 21:16:59
Thanks guys!
Sta~ple - I know!! Striking from my hand on he first feed was something that I didn't expect at all.
I'm literally glowing and smiling so hard its actually rather painful ha ha |
| Sta~ple |
Posted - 02/06/2010 : 21:15:28
Wow that went very well! Your very lucky! |
| mozacchio |
Posted - 02/06/2010 : 21:14:08
I'm happy that everything went well!
Aren't corns great??
And don't worry about the feeding part, it's ok! |
