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facio
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 23/06/2011 : 12:37:00
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| ok basically just bought baby hatchling for my fionce but he is very jumpy and stuff what is the best way to handle them at this sort of age he is only couple weeks old.? |
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LucyB
Snake Mite
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Posted - 23/06/2011 : 12:39:54
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Congratulations!
First of all I think the general opinion on here is that you need to give the snake a week of no handling at all to settle in - just change water every other day when he is settling.
Then after a week offer a feed, and if he eats this fine then after 48 hours you can start handling.
I've never had a hatchling corn though so someone else will be better able to advice on the rest!!! |
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gingerpony
Queen Bee
United Kingdom
10455 Posts |
Posted - 23/06/2011 : 13:03:17
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sit down, place a towel over your lap then let it roam around your hands, supporting it's weight but trying not to restrict it's movement or squeeze it (difficult i know!!!)
and keep handling session short 5-10 mins |
cornsnakes, ratsnakes, bullsnakes, boas and day geckos
Location:Leeds/York/Selby area |
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Rake
Hatchling
United Kingdom
200 Posts |
Posted - 23/06/2011 : 21:29:52
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 congratulations on your new arrival, definitely both of the above, go at a slow pace with them, mine was a hatchling and settled quite quick its amazing how fast they adapt |
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Spreebok
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
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Posted - 24/06/2011 : 14:19:24
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| Seconding GP's suggestion of keeping the body supported, my Psiren gets upset if her body isn't properly supported! :) |
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Cornsnakeluver127
Egg
United Kingdom
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Posted - 24/06/2011 : 18:11:45
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| My first hatchie was very jumpy but you should leave them alone for a week then 2 days after you have fed them and then handle them regularly soon after he/she should settle down. Good luck with ur new baby!!! |
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Baby Cornsnake help
