handling

[dreamer34]

how often should you handle a BP after you got it..the one i have was abused before and i'm trying to do what i can for it

[daniel1983]

Three main points to handling are: When a new snake is obtained, give it at least a week to settle into its new environment before handling. Do not handle 48 hours after the snake has been fed. If the snake is not feeding, reduce handling to minimize stress and wait until the snake is eating consistantly to handle.

There are a bunch of threads on this topic(remember the search function at the top of the page) :
http://www.ball-pythons.net/forums/s...ad.php?t=27692
http://www.ball-pythons.net/forums/s...ad.php?t=25729
http://www.ball-pythons.net/forums/s...ad.php?t=25343

Read a few of those.....if you have any more question, feel free to ask

[tigerlily]

I would suggest making sure that it is eating well before even thinking of handling. Once you are ready for handling start with short sessions about 5-10 minutes near it's cage. I usually try to handle at night, when they are more alert. Pay attention to their cues. If it stops eating, ease up on the handling sessions. Some bps are just more shy than others, and others are just grouchy. You'll have to figure out where your bp's personality lays, and work from there.

There are also lots of other threads, with tons more advice. If you would like to read some more, just try using the search function. Good luck with bp.

[dreamer34]

for some reason my bp loves for me to handle him already...had to take him out for a visit to a friend who knows alot about snakes and the little thing"2ft"was just exploring and eventually curled around my neck with no pressure and stayed there really relaxed...i think i could get used to having a snake as a pet

[jglass38]

for some reason my bp loves for me to handle him already...had to take him out for a visit to a friend who knows alot about snakes and the little thing"2ft"was just exploring and eventually curled around my neck with no pressure and stayed there really relaxed...i think i could get used to having a snake as a pet

How can you tell that he loves it? Curling around your next is done in an attempt to warm up not to cuddle. I would follow the suggestions given above so as not to stress him out.