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a couple quick questions

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  • 08-19-2009, 09:53 PM
    armbarvictim
    a couple quick questions
    Hey guys, My name is Ryan, I am 23 and new to bp's, I have had a corn snake for a while but opted to take in a bp as I love they way they look and behave.

    I got my little guy on Monday evening. He was due to eat the next day, but the breeder said to wait a week and then feed him to get him used to the new home.

    He has been trying to escape for the past couple of nights, just climbing on the Viv and rubbing his nose all over the place on it. He is falling all over the place and stuff, it is pretty funny to watch but I don't want him to hurt himself.

    anyhow my questions.

    1- How much can I handle him and for how long each time?(while he is getting used to his new environment)

    2- Should I try and feed him or wait a week? it will have been 2 weeks since he has eaten by the time next Tuesday comes.

    3- If he is trying to escape should I pick him up or just let him be?


    Thanks in advance!

    Ryan
  • 08-19-2009, 10:03 PM
    Prophet
    Re: a couple quick questions
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by armbarvictim View Post
    Hey guys, My name is Ryan, I am 23 and new to bp's, I have had a corn snake for a while but opted to take in a bp as I love they way they look and behave.

    I got my little guy on Monday evening. He was due to eat the next day, but the breeder said to wait a week and then feed him to get him used to the new home.

    He has been trying to escape for the past couple of nights, just climbing on the Viv and rubbing his nose all over the place on it. He is falling all over the place and stuff, it is pretty funny to watch but I don't want him to hurt himself.

    anyhow my questions.

    1- How much can I handle him and for how long each time?(while he is getting used to his new environment)
    Dont handle him while hes adapting please
    2- Should I try and feed him or wait a week? it will have been 2 weeks since he has eaten by the time next Tuesday comes.
    Its best to wait a week to let him settle into his new enclosure
    3- If he is trying to escape should I pick him up or just let him be?

    Let him be until a week, then feed him then wait 24-48 hours after feeding to prevent a regurg.
    Thanks in advance!

    Ryan

    Answers in red.
  • 08-19-2009, 10:10 PM
    armbarvictim
    Re: a couple quick questions
    righty-O brother. Thanks for the quick reply, so it is normal for them to try and get out errr...... and also will it make him aggressive not being handled for that long?
  • 08-19-2009, 10:24 PM
    Prophet
    Re: a couple quick questions
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by armbarvictim View Post
    righty-O brother. Thanks for the quick reply, so it is normal for them to try and get out errr...... and also will it make him aggressive not being handled for that long?

    Mine tried to get out for a few days after i got them, but i found this forum and im betting you have them in an aquarium so im going to get some links that helped me and im gonna edit this post.

    ETA:
    glass tank setup http://ball-pythons.net/forums/showthread.php?t=56846
    Shed help http://ball-pythons.net/forums/showthread.php?t=43403
    humidity if you have problems with it, i did and this works wonders. http://ball-pythons.net/modules/Sect...warticle&id=53
    best thing for measuring temps and humidity http://ball-pythons.net/forums/showthread.php?t=92057
  • 08-19-2009, 10:40 PM
    armbarvictim
    Re: a couple quick questions
    awesome bro, I really really appreciate that.
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