question for all that own 5+ snakes

20 here, mine are handled as much as possible unless in shed or "otherwise occupied" with a mate! I go to the extent of taking 2-3 with me to the local Exotic pet store every saturday night to introduce the public to the idea of reptiles as pets.

WE have 7. I NEED to update our sig..lol

TBH, we've been letting our handling. BUT. With 2/3 of the sick snakes better that will change. :)

I try to handle two to three times a week, BUT at least once.

I do however have a female ball who we basically never hold.. She's pure evil @_@

I handle some snakes more than others. The ones that are fun to show off and the especially friendly ones gets more handling than the unfriendly and neurotic animals. I do try to handle the neurotic ones a couple times a month. But they don't get taken to parties or handed to kids.

I actually liked being at 5-10: I really did spend more time with my animals then, but not so much that they didn't like it. At 3-4, I still wanted to handle them more than they really liked.

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Originally Posted by heathers*bps

No I don't handle my ball pythons much. Usually just for maintenance.

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Same here, and I don't have 1/10th the snakes Heather does. They are my pets and I take very good care of them but I just prefer not to handle. They are all pretty calm, except the Pin, she's the devil, and they hardly getting any handling.

I've got 25 and usually only handle when doing maintaining them. I pretty much leave them all alone except for a select few that seem to love coming out and exploring.

I handle them all each week but it is during cleaning and misting. I like to clean as soon as I see something so I take them out and let them explore a little while I clean their tub. I always wash their tub when I see urates or feces.

I actually find myself cleaning and maintaining all my feeder rats (norway and ASF) a LOT more than I need to maintain my reptiles.

I have 5 soon to be 6 or maybe 7 :) but yes we handle ours weekly. At least one but we try for 2 or 3. I have my husband and oldest daughter too though to help.

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In short, no.

I have a few favorites for handling, but some I handle recreationally for less than 10 minutes a week.

I own about 8 snakes and handle all of them about once or twice a week. Some more then others. I find it relaxing to spend time cleaning, handling and watering them so 8 honestly doesnt seem like alot anymore.

I have 13 bps. And yes I admit, I have a few favorites in my collection too that I usually handle 2-3 times a week. The others I make sure I handle at least once a week for them to be accustomed w/ handling. Now Im feeling guilty of not bein fair w/ my snakes. :please: