Safe to handle after feeding?

[fhbob]

I know normally people wait 24-48 hours after a feed to handle, but if my ball is crawling all over his aquarium, and up and down the branches inside, is it safe to gently handle him? Its been about 6 hours since he ate.

[sho220]

Sounds like he's still hungry. How big/old is he and what are you feeding him?

Mine usually curl up and hide after eating...

[fhbob]

Sounds like he's still hungry. How big/old is he and what are you feeding him?

Mine usually curl up and hide after eating...

He is a few months old and 139grams before today's feeding. I have had him for 2 and a half months and he has went from 80g to 139g. I bought a 50 pack of mice weanlings when I got him ranging from about 15 to 18 grams. I have been feeding him one about every 4 days since they are a little small for him. He will curl up in his hide for a few hours after eating but then he is normally back on the move.

[gsarchie]

1) Definitely do not handle. While he may be out cruising that is not the same as being handled, and handling could very easily cause him to regurge.

2) I would feed him two mice at a time if they don't leave a lump and he still acts hungry afterward.

[Rydasvp]

ya if he still looks like hes hungry just give him another mouse. hell go back in his hide and take a nap.