Handling Questions

Ok, so as some of you know, I got my first ball python on the eleventh. I just had a few questions regarding handling her. First off, I fed her yesterday at about 11-11:30 pm (surprisingly satisfying to know that she was comfortable enough to eat, especially since she's only had live prey before now). When am I able to handle her? I was thinking tomorrow would be better (let me know if I'm wrong), but I'm dying to take her out and I wanted to know if today would be ok or not. Another thing is whether I can move the hide to get her out. I don't want to stress her, but it's not as if she's out of the hide much, haha. I thought I knew all of this before I got Onyx, but of course it all flew out of my head. Thanks in advance! :)

I know you want to hold it. However don't rush things. If I were you I would wait a few more days, to really give her time to digest. As well as settle in. Also moving the hide to get her out should not hurt anything.

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Originally Posted by Tigerhawk

I know you want to hold it. However don't rush things. If I were you I would wait a few more days, to really give her time to digest. As well as settle in. Also moving the hide to get her out should not hurt anything.

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Yeah, I'm trying not to rush things, which is why I asked here. Thanks for the advice!

I generally wait two days after feeding, sometimes just one, depending on the snake. 99% of the time mine are under their hides, so if I wish to hold them I do have to take the hides off, and that is perfectly fine...enjoy your snake :gj:

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Originally Posted by albinos_rule

I generally wait two days after feeding, sometimes just one, depending on the snake. 99% of the time mine are under their hides, so if I wish to hold them I do have to take the hides off, and that is perfectly fine...enjoy your snake :gj:

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Ok, thank you! Definitely enjoying her, never been this obsessed over a pet, haha.