My Ball

[anthrpicdecadnce]

This is Aphrodite. She is incredibly tame, and doesn't seem to mind being handled all that much, almost seems to 'like' (Yeah, I read that thread) being handled (I handle her all the time, she eats readily, no problems, no stress), even after feeding (She'll just sorta coil up in my hand and not really move) and during shed. Even some hardcore ophidiophobics (I admit it, I googled this word) love my Aphrodite, and will handle her.

Preshed
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Preshed, she stole my lighter!

Grubbin... f/t style

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I love how they look right after a shed. Too bad it NEVER lasts.

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[liam]

nice snake mate. try not to handle 24 hours after feeding becasue the snake can regurtate the mice , nice snake though =)

[anthrpicdecadnce]

apparently not this snake

[JLC]

Very pretty BP you got there. And sounds like an exceptionally laid back one as well. Always a treasure.


I would just like to suggest (highly recommend) that you consider not handling the snake right after eating, or during the shed cycle. While it's great that she's never regurged due to you handling her so far...it doesn't mean it can't happen. Also, the entire digestive process is very stressful on their bodies. Handling during this time can only make that stress worse, even if we can't see it. And during the shed cycle, their skin becomes quite fragile and it is possible to seriously damge the new skin if handled in the wrong way at the wrong time during the shed cycle.

You do whatever you think best. But at least consider such advice, please.

Welcome to BP.net!

[anthrpicdecadnce]

Very pretty BP you got there. And sounds like an exceptionally laid back one as well. Always a treasure.


I would just like to suggest (highly recommend) that you consider not handling the snake right after eating, or during the shed cycle. While it's great that she's never regurged due to you handling her so far...it doesn't mean it can't happen. Also, the entire digestive process is very stressful on their bodies. Handling during this time can only make that stress worse, even if we can't see it. And during the shed cycle, their skin becomes quite fragile and it is possible to seriously damge the new skin if handled in the wrong way at the wrong time during the shed cycle.

You do whatever you think best. But at least consider such advice, please.

Welcome to BP.net!

will do, thanks