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tylersmatrix
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 17/07/2011 : 15:22:04
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Hi all- just after a bit of advice. I have had my adult corn for a week now and have allowed him to settle in only going in the viv to change water and feed him. I'm keen to start handling him but am unsure when to. The main problem is that he always seems to be in one of his hides and i know you should't get him out of his hide.
Whats the best thing to do? |
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thistle
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
1757 Posts |
Posted - 17/07/2011 : 16:46:47
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There is no reason not to get him out of his hide. For some people, if they waited till their snake came out, they would never get to handle them.
Just lift the hide and, without hesitating, pick him up. He may not be overly impressed and try to get away, but once he's out he should settle down.
Remember not to handle him for 48hrs after feeding to prevent regurge. |
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tylersmatrix
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
20 Posts |
Posted - 17/07/2011 : 18:03:49
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Ok that helps- i found my self trying to catch him moving from hide to hide.
Thanks for the advice |
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Laws
Yearling
United Kingdom
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Posted - 17/07/2011 : 19:50:13
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| as above no problem lifting the hide up and lifting him out , he will prob be jumpy and move quickly but will soon get used to u :) |
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tylersmatrix
Snake Mite
United Kingdom
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Posted - 17/07/2011 : 22:22:54
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| Thanks again for the advice. Gave it a go and all was good. |
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When to Handle?
