Sprained ankle + holding BP?

[Faerie]

Hey guys, I have a 3rd degree sprained ankle.

Unfortunately, it's just my 4-year old and I here, so she obviously can't help Momma get the snakes in and out. But for the time this could take to heal, I don't want to go without holding the BPs.

I know there has to be ways to do this safely. I don't like the idea of having to get them, crutch over to the chair and crutch back. Seems unsafe for both of us and stressful for them.

Any ideas to help us out?

[BHReptiles]

Maybe set up a kitchen chair or folding chair near your cages so when you get them out to hold them, you can just pivot and sit without the need for a crutch. It might not be the most comfortable, but at least you're not trying to carry a snake and crutch over to the couch at the same time.

[Faerie]

I'm thinking that may be best. Frustrating, but better for us both. I just don't want to lose the progress we've made.

[BHReptiles]

I might not remember this correctly, but you're the one that used to have the fear of snakes? especially feeding? If that's correct, I think a chair by the cages is a good starting place unless you have another adult who can help you carry snakes. Then you don't have to worry about falling and hurting yourself or your snake and you still get to hold them and work with them. They don't have to be long sessions either. A good 5-10 min session with each snake is all that's needed.

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why don't you want to go without handling?

[Valentine Pirate]

The chair idea is good! And if you don't handle them for a bit, the snakes won't mind. They won't be any less docile, I only get mine out for handling's sake (not for cleaning/update pictures/etc) once every couple of months and they're always fine, if a bit headshy

[Faerie]

Yup, I'm the one that's been working through the fear.

I have a few reasons not to go without handling, #1, we're working on getting my snake used to it (the foster will be going back this weekend, with help of course) so I don't want to undo THAT progress.
And selfishly, I don't want to resensitize to them. I still have some struggle when I go the couple days after feeding, it sometimes seems like too long and I have to work through the anxiety a bit to get her out. I know this all seems strange, but this little girl wrapped my heart and so I have to keep it up for both of us.

[RaltsXIV]

I feel your pain! I've been out of work with a back injury going on three weeks now. I just got to leave my bed a few days ago, I've had my gf feeding my ball pythons while I was down.

But I miss handling my bps and the Burms but I just have to go without.

Pull up a chair! And take care of yourself.

[Faerie]

Thanks. Now I'm trying to clean a poop smeared tank when I can barely stand...with a curious snake in it...

[iCandiBallPythons]

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