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LucyB
Snake Mite
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 Posted - 26/05/2011 : 08:12:55
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Hi everyone....
Elmo has been with us since Monday morning, and apart from water changes and sorting out the stat probe I have left him alone to settle in. The nerves are now stating to set in though with regards to our first handling session in the next few days!!! I have held a few snakes before and held Elmo for 10 minutes or so on Monday before bringing him home, but It has just occured to me that I have never picked one up and I'm a bit nervous! Any tips? I don't want to just grab him, frighten him, get bitten and lose my nerve forever?!!!!! I know that once I have done it once I'll be fine, but I tend to overthink these things and work myself up the first time!  |
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tordyjo
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
2036 Posts |
Posted - 26/05/2011 : 09:00:35
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| I'm no expert, but when i first brought harry home i felt the same, i tend to stroke him somewhere near his tail so he know's i'm coming, was told to pick him up approx 1/3 way down his body, avoiding the head area, once i've picked him up, i let him pretty much crawl on me whereever he wants - within reason, good luck and enjoy |
 Lilly Crystal Harry
1.2.0 corns, 1.1.0 cats tropical guppies who continually breed
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Rake
Hatchling
United Kingdom
200 Posts |
Posted - 26/05/2011 : 09:16:29
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| the best trick is slow and steady and no sudden movements so you dont panic them, pick him up from the side never come from above and you will be fine its amazing how fast they get used to you and start to relax, hope it goes well for you |
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Mamma
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
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Ailsa
Banned
United Kingdom
804 Posts |
Posted - 26/05/2011 : 10:34:30
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| Slow and gentle movement when i pick up mine, she's still settling in so doesn't come to me like Mamma's snakes |
  
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eeji
The Morph Master
United Kingdom
4335 Posts |
Posted - 27/05/2011 : 00:09:06
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| if he's a baby don't bother with the slow and steady approach, he will just 'run' away. Be quick and firm but gentle. If he is very nervous or shows any defensiveness or aggression use one hand to totally cup over him and the other to pick him up. |
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lotabob
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
4334 Posts |
Posted - 27/05/2011 : 01:37:39
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| I would just go for it, aim to pick it up around the middle of its body though, grabbing it too close to the head or tail could annoy it (I am not allowed to touch Spot's tail, he will take off like a rocket if I do). If its feeling brave and boistrous it may give a hiss or tail rattle but just ignore it, its more likely to be a bluff than meaning business. |
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LucyB
Snake Mite
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Posted - 27/05/2011 : 12:22:06
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| I'm so excited.... Just did it (well okay..... made hubby pick him up and give him to me!!!) and held him for a good 15 mins. He settled in about 30 seconds! Am not totally smitten and all nerves are cured. I want another one already!!! |
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tordyjo
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
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Posted - 27/05/2011 : 12:29:03
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Originally posted by LucyB
Am not totally smitten and all nerves are cured. I want another one already!!!
am presuming you me 'now' |
LillyCrystalHarry
1.2.0 corns, 1.1.0 cats tropical guppies who continually breed
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 27/05/2011 : 12:45:15
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Glad you enjoyed it!
Have to say if I tried the slow and steady approach with any of mine I would never catch them, let alone hold them lol
I just lift the hide or whatever they are under and pick them straight up, no messing. More so with the boas lol if I tried to slowly aproach them with my hand I think I would end up with one hanging off the end of it! |
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LucyB
Snake Mite
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Posted - 27/05/2011 : 12:49:04
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Originally posted by tordyjo
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Originally posted by LucyB
Am not totally smitten and all nerves are cured. I want another one already!!!
am presuming you me 'now'
Haha yes! Too excited to type! |
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Ailsa
Banned
United Kingdom
804 Posts |
Posted - 27/05/2011 : 14:06:20
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| I did the slow/steady when handling mine for first few times, now i just lift hide and lift her right up tho if she's in a loo roll tube she takes some nudging to get her out lol |
Dakota ~ Bloodred Corn ~ Amber & Chloe ~ Cats
Mind is changing on snakes I want now lol so am researching these to find out what would be best - Milk Snakes and Dwarf Boa possibly - Crawl Cay, Sonoran, Tarahumara or Vera Cruz and poss a Hoggie, African House and Rat snake. Also Trinket Snakes. |
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zandefloss
Hatchling
United Kingdom
245 Posts |
Posted - 27/05/2011 : 14:44:38
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I just goin and pick her up around the middle - not super speedy or slow, otherwise she'll either freak out and run off (too fast) or see me coming and run off (too slow) Or I just pick up whatever she's hiding in and scoop her out :) It gets a lot easier over time, don't be put off by the fact they don't seem to want to be picked up at first, they usually settle down quite quickly once the picking up part is over :)
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LucyB
Snake Mite
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Posted - 28/05/2011 : 16:47:57
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| Picked him up by myself this morning. Literally just moved the hide and grabbed him..... easy peasy - don't know what I was making such a fuss over!!! |
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 28/05/2011 : 16:58:59
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| Well done. :D |
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tomp33
Egg
United Kingdom
56 Posts |
Posted - 28/05/2011 : 17:29:30
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Haha, this made me laugh because I was like this. I picked up snakey two weeks ago and when I had to get him out for feeding I was just scared lol. I've held loads of snakes before this as well!! But once you do it once it gets easier and you realise they will not bite.
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How to pick up new snake?
i find with mine they dont like it when you come for them from above. xx