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SheWolfey
Hatchling
United Kingdom
148 Posts |
 Posted - 01/11/2011 : 18:40:37
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I handled Indra for the 1st time today 
She was calm at first but then she tried jumping out of my hands onto the towel I had under her (just in case she fell  )
I don't think she really liked being handled, and now she is hiding from me at the back of her viv 
I only handled her for about 5 mins, is that too long for her or too short?
Also, do I handle her once every day (apart from feeding and a few days after feeding) or a few times a week?
Sorry for the newbie questions  |
1.1.0 Cats (Baccus and Isis)
0.1.0 Carolina Corn (Indra) |
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ScalySituation
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
5292 Posts |
Posted - 01/11/2011 : 18:55:32
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| she's probably just not used to you and your smell, sonny was like that at first but now we can have her out for 10-15 mins at a time before she starts going nuts, as for you're question, its really up to her :) |
1.0.0 Butter motley corn (Sheldon)
0.1.0 Caramel Corn (Maggie)
0.1.0 Caramel motley corn (Echo)
1.0.0 Cat (Angus)
1 mealworm colony
RIP Skye x
Sleep well Sonny, Mummy loves you xx
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Auld Baldy
Ikea's Pimp
United Kingdom
1619 Posts |
Posted - 01/11/2011 : 18:59:12
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Fun isn't it.
She will get used to it eventually once she gets used to you. She will just be hiding after all the excitement of her first outing. 5 minutes is OK as a start point so try again tomorrow and then gradually increase the play time by a few minutes as both of you gain confidence. Every day is fine apart from after feeding.
Don't worry about the newbie questions. We were all hatched at one time. |
1.0.0: Miami Normal: Taggart
0.0.1: Carolina Normal: Wee Woody
0.0.1: Grey Rat Snake: Mirkey
0.0.1: Amel Corn: Blaze
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Mamma
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
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stuart619
Hatchling
United Kingdom
230 Posts |
Posted - 02/11/2011 : 06:52:59
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Don't worry about it, it's completely normal behaviour. 5 mins is ok after all you don’t want to stress her out. It might be a little frustrating but she will calm with regular handling. You seem to be doing it right so you won’t have any problem. Good luck though  |
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Simmy_82
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
1272 Posts |
Posted - 02/11/2011 : 07:22:15
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| I handled mine for 5-10mins a day when I first got her. Now that she's calmed down I handle her for 10-15mins every time I get her out. She's less stressed with us now and we can even let her go and mooch around in the bed. |
 
0.1.0 - Cat - Tallulah
0.0.1 - Carolina Corn Snake - Lilith |
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garrie
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
1148 Posts |
Posted - 02/11/2011 : 09:53:24
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| Another tip for you is to ensure you try putting her back on "good terms" - i.e. when she is nice and calm and settled They can learn simple things like this (so i've read)...for example, if she "was" to tag you (unlikely, i know) you should ideally wait until she is settled again before putting her back. |
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Garrie - Halesworth, Suffolk. 1.0 AURYN (fire morph corn) 0.1 Puzzle (Cat) |
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SheWolfey
Hatchling
United Kingdom
148 Posts |
Posted - 02/11/2011 : 17:15:47
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Thanks for all your help guys
I handled her for a little longer today and she was a lot calmer than yesterday
I will try the sock idea.
Thanks |
1.1.0 Cats (Baccus and Isis)
0.1.0 Carolina Corn (Indra) |
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Handeling questions
