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  • 01-08-2013, 03:30 AM
    searcyc1
    Handling your balls outside of their enclosure
    I don't normally handle my bp's for more than a couple minutes but was wandering if there is harm being done if you sit on the couch for hours holding your snake in ambient temperatures under 75?
  • 01-08-2013, 04:00 AM
    sho220
    Re: Handling your balls outside of their enclosure
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by searcyc1 View Post
    I don't normally handle my bp's for more than a couple minutes but was wandering if there is harm being done if you sit on the couch for hours holding your snake in ambient temperatures under 75?

    Nope...the only harm will come to your couch if they decide to relieve themselves...been there, done that...:rage:
  • 01-08-2013, 08:57 AM
    Mike41793
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by sho220 View Post
    Nope...the only harm will come to your couch if they decide to relieve themselves...been there, done that...:rage:

    x2 And DONT let them sneak off under the cushions bc getting them out of the mechanics of a rocking chair is not fun at all...
  • 01-08-2013, 09:10 AM
    Sam71312
    Re: Handling your balls outside of their enclosure
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by sho220 View Post
    Nope...the only harm will come to your couch if they decide to relieve themselves...been there, done that...:rage:

    This is so true. :D Definitely something to keep in mind if you are planning on having your snake out for long periods of time and they have not done their business yet; I have also learned this the hard way more times than I would have liked to. IMO, keep a towel near by.. ;)
  • 01-08-2013, 09:20 AM
    elbee
    Nah. I have mine out for pretty long periods of time sometimes. They just sit in my lap while I watch tv. As far as temperature goes, if you're holding them they have your body heat anyways.
  • 01-08-2013, 09:44 AM
    Mike41793
    This whole thread could be in the out of context thread hahaha.

    Its ok to take out and handle your balls for long periods of time. I would suggest not doing it in public though.
  • 01-08-2013, 10:37 AM
    bx718
    Re: Handling your balls outside of their enclosure
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Mike41793 View Post
    This whole thread could be in the out of context thread hahaha.

    Its ok to take out and handle your balls for long periods of time. I would suggest not doing it in public though.

    i learned that the hard way.... :(
  • 01-08-2013, 10:43 AM
    tdrusk
    We kind of have a rule to only handle ours on the futon, since it is all one big cushion and can easily come apart. He always wants to get on the floor though.
  • 01-08-2013, 11:38 AM
    Quantum Constrictors
    Always sanitize before and after handling your balls.
  • 01-08-2013, 11:49 AM
    NormanSnake
    Oh goodness. :rolleyes:
  • 01-08-2013, 01:11 PM
    anwhit
    I never had a problem. Although because my house is cooler than most, I use my better judgement as to when to put her back.

    (Oh lord, this thread. :P )
  • 01-08-2013, 01:19 PM
    DooLittle
    I take mine out, and they cruise or chill and watch tv. But my little cottage in the magical forest is always woodstove toasty warm.

    X2 on don't let them loose in the couch. I never let mine go, but they try for the cracks. And watch out for sausage butt... Fear of poo is why I never let my snakes on my bed. Knock on wood, but only potty incedent we have ever had was our new boa letting loose all over my daughter and the floor. :p

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  • 01-08-2013, 01:44 PM
    h00blah
    Re: Handling your balls outside of their enclosure
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Mike41793 View Post
    This whole thread could be in the out of context thread hahaha.

    Its ok to take out and handle your balls for long periods of time. I would suggest not doing it in public though.

    LMAO. DUDE! I'm sitting here at work, reading the first few posts, and I said out loud "hey guys, this thread is GOLD for the out of context thread i told you about", then I saw your avatar, and figured your post would be the best candidate for the out-of-context thread XD.. Great minds, my friend... Great minds.. Or dirty minds lol
  • 01-08-2013, 05:53 PM
    Michelle1221
    I usually don't handle them for long periods. My daughter will take either of her two favorites and they watch tv together.
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