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handling BPs

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  • 10-09-2008, 12:09 AM
    mainbutter
    handling BPs
    So I fed my new snake for the first time yesterday, is waiting until tomorrow long enough to let her digest before handling? How long do you guys usually wait?

    I don't want to stress her out, but I'd like to start getting her used to being handled.
  • 10-09-2008, 12:12 AM
    RoyalGuardian
    Re: handling BPs
    i usually wait until after 2-3 days it depends.
  • 10-09-2008, 12:13 AM
    Pandora
    Re: handling BPs
    MINIMUM 48 hours after feeding. If it's had a big or frequent meal and still looks like it has a lump of food in it, wait a bit longer.
  • 10-09-2008, 12:20 AM
    Somed00d
    Re: handling BPs
    48 hours at a minimum. If you have to handle it for cleaning etc as long as you don't move it much you are ok.
  • 10-09-2008, 12:58 AM
    JayBP
    Re: handling BPs
    I usually wait at least 48 hours.
  • 10-09-2008, 01:24 AM
    starmom
    Re: handling BPs
    I usually wait 48 hours.
    It also depends on the temperature of the warm side of the snake's enclosure; the warmer it is, the faster digestion happens.
    Also, the size of meal is a consideration :)
  • 10-09-2008, 12:43 PM
    evil mechanic
    Re: handling BPs
    just like everyone else stated. atleast 48 hrs or more if they still have a big lump
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