How often to you handle?

I take out my normal almost everyday. He's my little bud. We watch TV together. I haven't handled my pinstripe at all yet, waiting for a successful feeding.

3 times a week for me seems like just the right amount. Not too much and as far as my snakes are concerned too little is not possible

I handle mine pretty sporadically. I'll get the babies out at least every couple of days (or I try to) and my older ones maybe get out every other week. Times range from 10 minutes to a couple of hours for my older ones, never had an adverse reaction to it time wise. They get stressed if the environment is a little intense for them (lots of noise or light). No feeding issues though. and normal behavior

Whenever I feel like it 48 hours after feeding. My snakes seem to enjoy being out of they're tanks. Anyone who thinks they don't enjoy being out is just wrong in my opinion. If you were in a tank or tub curled up in the dark all the time wouldn't you like to come out every now and then?

Pretty much when ever I feel like it as long as its been a couple days after feeding or as long as she's not in shed and I like to make sure that the house is a good temp... her tank is normally much warmer than the house... shes so spoiled.

As long as your snake is eating and you don't let him get cold, I don't see why you can't hold them as often as you wish. Keeping them warm is my main concern is keeping them warm and healthy.

Everyday except pink to shed and 48 hours after feeding. Could be 10 min at lunch or an hour after work. I bought them to enjoy as pets :D

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Originally Posted by The Serpent Merchant

I agree with the first 2 posts, I handle my snakes whenever I feel like it and for as long as that particular snake will tolerate it (some will only do 5 minutes, while others will sit in my lap for over an hour watching Star Trek)

As long as they haven't been fed in the past 48 hours, aren't shedding, are established, and eating well I see no reason to over think handling.

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Totally agree with this and I do the same. :gj:

Almost every day except shed and feeding (2 days rule). This funny guy always come out of tub almost every time I open the lid. I nap with my Hog Island boa next to me. She is always at the same spot when I wake up (staring at me).