Handling After Feeding?

I am wondering how long I should wait to handle the snake after he has eaten a fairly large meal? Advice, Suggestions?

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Originally Posted by sactownball

I am wondering how long I should wait to handle the snake after he has eaten a fairly large meal? Advice, Suggestions?

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I do not handle my snakes for a couple days(2 or 3).You should only be feeding your ball a prey item equal to its thickest area maybe a little bigger.Try not to over feed your ball as it tends to make them into fatties lol.How old is your ball? What is it eating at this time?

he's approximately 9 months old and is eating medium sized live mice

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Originally Posted by sactownball

he's approximately 9 months old and is eating medium sized live mice

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OK sounds about the right size for him.

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Originally Posted by sactownball

I am wondering how long I should wait to handle the snake after he has eaten a fairly large meal? Advice, Suggestions?

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Best left alone for a few days at least, kind of like after Christmas dinner or Thanks giving dinner for us.... who wants to get up off the couch?

ive been told from numerous pet store employee's to wait 24 hours. is this incorrect? or is it just cause my BP is around 3 months old?

It's better to wait 48 hours. Don't listen to your pet shop, most likely they don't know what they are doing.

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Originally Posted by Liquid Snake 06

ive been told from numerous pet store employee's to wait 24 hours. is this incorrect? or is it just cause my BP is around 3 months old?

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Not being rude to you here,pet store employees are not a good source of info majority of the time.I leave my snakes alone for at least 2 to 3 days after a meal.I leave the babies alone for at least the 3 days time period,why take the chance to upset there delicate systems.

Yup...like has been said:

1) Don't go by what pet store employees say. In general they tend to great sources of incorrect info. I had an employee tell me that 4 feet is small for a bp and I chould expect them to easily get to 6-7 feet and 12-14 inches around. I'd like to see that bp! :eek:
2) Definately wait at least 48 hours after feeding to handle you snake.

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Originally Posted by CritterLover

Yup...like has been said:

1) Don't go by what pet store employees say. In general they tend to great sources of incorrect info. I had an employee tell me that 4 feet is small for a bp and I chould expect them to easily get to 6-7 feet and 12-14 inches around. I'd like to see that bp! :eek:
2) Definately wait at least 48 hours after feeding to handle you snake.

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I agree, I've heard some crap come out the mouths of pet store employees. Basically, most of these people don't even own a reptile and never have!

Take what they say with a grain of salt!