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 Posted - 22/07/2008 : 20:24:45
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| Had my snake for bout 3-4 weeks, as some of you know i thought she was pregnant but she shed her skin over a week ago and she's still eating. but i left her alone until now. tried to handle her for the first time but she is still REALLY jumpy any tips?[? |
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Blackecho
The Corn Snake Admin
United Kingdom
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Posted - 22/07/2008 : 20:27:21
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| The more you handle her and the more confident you are the happier you'll both be. |
 
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Posted - 22/07/2008 : 20:44:06
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| if i put a sock or something in her viv to get her used to my scent will she calm down wen i try to handle her? |
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Blackecho
The Corn Snake Admin
United Kingdom
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Posted - 22/07/2008 : 22:42:38
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| I don't think its your scent, its just being used to being handled and they can sense your fear, just try to be confident. |
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Location: Rotherham
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saddleninja
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
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Posted - 23/07/2008 : 09:09:11
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| try gentle handling often for short spaces of time |
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dazb
The Corn Snake Moderator
United Kingdom
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Posted - 23/07/2008 : 12:26:42
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little but often, and be confident wen picking her up, dont hesitate or hover over her.
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Posted - 23/07/2008 : 18:31:55
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| justried to handle he and she, what i can only explain as, rattled at me. was i right in backing off? |
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dazb
The Corn Snake Moderator
United Kingdom
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Posted - 23/07/2008 : 18:55:36
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personally i wouldnt have. as she will learn to do it every time you go near.
i talk to chester wen i pick him up ( a bit like the late great steve irwin )
just uncover her and go for the middle-ish bit of the body.
this is just me, sure some one else may think differnt...anyone |
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matty18714
The Count of Corniness
United Kingdom
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Posted - 23/07/2008 : 18:59:13
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| I agree with dazb, they can associate actions with other happenings so if you stop handling when she rattles, she will rattle more often. Also, Steve Irwin, he was a total legend. I wanted to meet him but thats not happening now :( |
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Posted - 23/07/2008 : 19:10:10
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| thanks alot dazb i took your advice and took comand . I held her for the 1st time and i feel great. i can now form a relationship with her. THANKS!!!! |
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dazb
The Corn Snake Moderator
United Kingdom
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Posted - 23/07/2008 : 20:25:45
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| anytime dude thats wots the forums here for. |
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gingerpony
Queen Bee
United Kingdom
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Posted - 23/07/2008 : 22:00:14
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Queenie actually hissed at me yesterday! I was quite surprised but picked him up anyway and just handled him for 5 mins. It was probably my fault for waking him up in the middle of the day *slaps own wrist*
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matty18714
The Count of Corniness
United Kingdom
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Posted - 23/07/2008 : 22:57:38
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| The boas at work always hiss at me but show no other signs of aggression. I just ignore it. |
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Posted - 26/07/2008 : 16:23:23
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| She's hidind in her tree bark log and has been there since i first handled her. should i just drag her out or wait till she's in her hide box? |
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Mancunian
Hatchling
United Kingdom
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Posted - 26/07/2008 : 16:45:14
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Originally posted by gingerpony
Queenie actually hissed at me yesterday! I was quite surprised but picked him up anyway and just handled him for 5 mins. It was probably my fault for waking him up in the middle of the day *slaps own wrist*
You called him Queenie? The poor guy will have a complex  |
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gingerpony
Queen Bee
United Kingdom
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Posted - 26/07/2008 : 19:24:03
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I don't know if he's really male or female as Paws For Thought didn't want to pop him for me.
I thought it was a good unisex name, lol :-) |
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Blackecho
The Corn Snake Admin
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gingerpony
Queen Bee
United Kingdom
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Posted - 26/07/2008 : 23:22:19
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| haven't asked yet, I'll wait for Pauline to put a post up about the next York Rep Night on RFUK then I'll hijack the thread!!! |
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