how long do you normally wait to hold your snakes after feeding

I was wondering how long everybody else waits to hold their ball pythons after feeding. I normally wait 2 days after feeding.

Normally 48 hours unless they make a mess in there tubs....

24-48 hrs

Depends on the individual snake. Some of mine I'm comfortable handling the next day, others i won't touch for 2-3 days. I've handled all of them the day after and some don't mind while others do. I just keep an eye out for what signs they show me and try to treat each snake the way they want to be treated.

I like to wait two days just to be sure they have had time to digest the food.

I wait two days. Mine crawls in her hot hide as soon as the tail goes down her throat and I don't see her again for two days. As soon as I see her little face at the glass again, I know she's ready.

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Originally Posted by dragonboy4578

Normally 48 hours unless they make a mess in there tubs....

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Same here. Some animals can handle handling about a day afterward, but I keep handling to a minimum for 48 hours just to be on the safe side.

Yup, same, usually 2 days, sometimes they will only wait a day or so if something happens(like a big mess!) but usually for sure 48 hours. :)

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Originally Posted by SlitherinSisters

I like to wait two days just to be sure they have had time to digest the food.

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Agree! 48 hours!

I usually wait a day or two. I did watch one of Brian's snakebytes videos on myths. He said that the 48 hour time length is a myth. He said that they shouldn't be handled 6 hours before feeding and to wait for 6 hours after feeding. Confusing to me. They say that boas have slow digestion so should you wait 4 days after feeding to hold them :rolleye2:. I usually only wait a day with her.

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Originally Posted by dart

Depends on the individual snake. Some of mine I'm comfortable handling the next day, others i won't touch for 2-3 days. I've handled all of them the day after and some don't mind while others do. I just keep an eye out for what signs they show me and try to treat each snake the way they want to be treated.

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interested to know what those signs might be?

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Originally Posted by DellaF

I usually wait a day or two. I did watch one of Brian's snakebytes videos on myths. He said that the 48 hour time length is a myth. He said that they shouldn't be handled 6 hours before feeding and to wait for 6 hours after feeding. Confusing to me. They say that boas have slow digestion so should you wait 4 days after feeding to hold them :rolleye2:. I usually only wait a day with her.

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I saw that episode too, I know he's an expert but I'm still not sure I should only wait six hours. 24 to be safe:)

I give the ball pythons the day after feeding off. After that, I handle them. It's usually less than forty-eight hours, but well over twenty-four. For my rainbow boa, I usually give her at least two or three days because she seems to digest slower. Tthe boa is a bit snappier in general and she tends to be extra alert after feeding, so I figure it's best to give her some time to settle down.