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Skittish Corns

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  • 10-10-2010, 08:52 PM
    The Serpant Master
    Skittish Corns
    I recently acquired two 2-year old corns from Kathy Loves collection from a guy off of Craigslist. Problem is both are very skittish and spend the entire time I try to handle them attempting to escape. Both are very fast and both act as if they want to bite. The guy I got them from swears both were very passive with him and that he held them all the time, but from their behavior, I really wonder! Any suggestions as to how I can get them used to handling and not so skittish?

    Thanks!
  • 10-10-2010, 08:58 PM
    AkHerps
    Let them settle in, then do short handling sessions every day or every other day, excluding the 2 after digestion.

    I personally handle my ball python once a day, but it's more of just...opening his tub, looking him up and down, then putting him back in. Then once a week, for 15-30 minutes.
  • 10-12-2010, 06:24 PM
    chromeitout
    Re: Skittish Corns
    Like was said, let them settle in and do frequent short handlings. Some corns are just a bit wild and wirey anyway, especially at that age. I'd say 10 out of my 18 09's are more interested in leaving than being held.:)
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