not touch/play with my bp for almost 2 months

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Originally Posted by ihsanely

where can i get this leather glove?

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Home Depot, Lowe's, Ace, Walmart...In the hardware or gardening section.

Dave

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Easiest way to grab one that's snippy is from the rear. Just grab a coil and pick it up. If most likely will calm down quickly once in hand. Look for tongue flicking and an extended body. These are your best signs of a a curious non aggressive BP. Also if you run a finger down the midline a relaxed snake's body will ripple. If they're tense, it'll feel solid and not react that way. No here's the scary part. If they don't relax and are still in the "S" position ready to tag you, ball them up. From the rear, come over the top of the head and force them to retreat into a more defensive posture. They're called Ball Pythons for a reason! A few times of this and they'll get that aggression is not acceptable. I've done this and it's worked well. I've actually been thinking about posting a video on this as I have a snippy candidate now. Let me know if you want to see it and I'll work on it tomorrow. I fed yesterday.

Dave

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I would love to see this video to further educate myself and have a new technique in the tool box

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Home Depot, Lowe's, Ace, Walmart...In the hardware or gardening section.

Dave

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lol +1 Dave. Its just your run of the mill leather glove. Get a cheap pair, doesn't have to be thick at all. Just get real leather not the fake coated ones as that coloring tends to come off eventually and i worry about that being ingested.

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Originally Posted by AKA Dave

Easiest way to grab one that's snippy is from the rear. Just grab a coil and pick it up. If most likely will calm down quickly once in hand. Look for tongue flicking and an extended body. These are your best signs of a a curious non aggressive BP. Also if you run a finger down the midline a relaxed snake's body will ripple. If they're tense, it'll feel solid and not react that way. No here's the scary part. If they don't relax and are still in the "S" position ready to tag you, ball them up. From the rear, come over the top of the head and force them to retreat into a more defensive posture. They're called Ball Pythons for a reason! A few times of this and they'll get that aggression is not acceptable. I've done this and it's worked well. I've actually been thinking about posting a video on this as I have a snippy candidate now. Let me know if you want to see it and I'll work on it tomorrow. I fed yesterday.

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I would also be interested to see your technique Dave.

Following would like to see Dave's technique

I would also like to see your technique, My boy is a sweetie, but the girl i just got is a bit snippy, i am just starting to handle her, she came from a large breeder and was only handled during cleaning, she is 223g. I used a glove the first time but she balled up and remained that way till i put her back 10 mins. later. Any suggestions to help her relax, would putting her on a blanket on my bed help.

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I would also like to see your technique, My boy is a sweetie, but the girl i just got is a bit snippy, i am just starting to handle her, she came from a large breeder and was only handled during cleaning, she is 223g. I used a glove the first time but she balled up and remained that way till i put her back 10 mins. later. Any suggestions to help her relax, would putting her on a blanket on my bed help.

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I would say keep up with the interaction. Let her ball up and just sit with her. Like i stated before make it every other day or so so not to keep it in constant stress or fear. Eventually ( i believe) they will see handling as nothing to fear. she sounds small yet so if you have a sweat shirt wear that and take her out of her tub and put her the pocket. Leave your hand in the sweatshirt pocket with her. This should give the sense of a hide and also give her some interaction with you while she is balled and hopefully that will help her relax.

This is just like when I worked at the studios! Talent is not cooperating. She simply won't un-ball and is just staring at me. I'll try again in a few days.

Dave

LOL Having stage fright :D

I've tucked young/nervous BPs in my shirt. They're warm, dark-ish, and hidey that way. If you don't have a natural shelf on your chest [emoji3], flop back on the couch/chair. Eventually they will relax and start tickling you/exploring.


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She cooperated today and did her normal thing! Wa-pow! I'll start a new thread as soon as I put it together and post the link here as well.

Dave