Signs of stress during handling?

[Jon14]

I am wondering what are the various signs that a BP is stressed during handling. I'm well aware of the aggressive ones and fleeing, but are there non-aggressive signs to look for as well?

[Rob]

Non aggressive? .....here's a hint it's in the name


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[Jon14]

Non aggressive? .....here's a hint it's in the name

I bet its the non! I understand the aggression part, but are there signs that lead up to it.

[MandMac]

Other than the balling that Rob referenced, I believe the heavy breathing or huffing and general jumpiness are signs of stress during handling. And I've read somewhere that wrapping very tightly can also be a sign of stress.

[MandMac]

This might be useful. Currently, it has open access: http://inpractice.bmj.com/content/35/3/123.short

[Jon14]

Non aggressive? .....here's a hint it's in the name

Misinterpreted...but Ik that one as well.

[Jon14]

Other than the balling that Rob referenced, I believe the heavy breathing or huffing and general jumpiness are signs of stress during handling. And I've read somewhere that wrapping very tightly can also be a sign of stress.

Makes sense, it seem like mine coils tightly around me at first, but then reduces the force enough to not fall off. For some odd reason she prefers being coiled around my neck, and refuses to move elsewhere.

[Slim]

she prefers being coiled around my neck, and refuses to move elsewhere.

That makes it easier for her to pee down your shirt

It'll happen sooner or later

[Jon14]

That makes it easier for her to pee down your shirt

It'll happen sooner or later

Lol, very true, but that would not bother me one bit. Wouldn't be the first time I've been dreched in another animal's bodily fluids.

[MandMac]

Happily, that is not something I've experience. Not with the snakes anyway.