Coffee Bean progression thread

[zina10]

i was so, so thankful for your advice and guidance. not many of us deal with these snappy babies, or just don't talk about it. it's really changed how i handle her and, honestly, my relationship with her. it's hard to bond with a snake who is scared and wants to murder you lol. it's nice to have someone who has gone through this before me, and has given me advice.

thank you for everything, zina. <3 you're awesome.

You are welcome
Arjana was a learning curve for me, that's for sure !! But in a way, raising one like "this" is rewarding, too ! You really get to notice the progress you make, and you fall in love with them all over again I've learned from tips I found online, as well as my own experience. Ending the handling session before they get frantic takes the stress out of it for them and the handler. Before you know it, the snake learns to trust it won't die, the handler gets to enjoy the snake and all is well that ends well

I can't wait to watch Coffee Bean grow up, she is such a unique color, make sure you update again when she is wearing her new skin. She is beautiful!!

[tttaylorrr]

You are welcome
Arjana was a learning curve for me, that's for sure !! But in a way, raising one like "this" is rewarding, too ! You really get to notice the progress you make, and you fall in love with them all over again I've learned from tips I found online, as well as my own experience. Ending the handling session before they get frantic takes the stress out of it for them and the handler. Before you know it, the snake learns to trust it won't die, the handler gets to enjoy the snake and all is well that ends well

I can't wait to watch Coffee Bean grow up, she is such a unique color, make sure you update again when she is wearing her new skin. She is beautiful!!

i learn from her every day, and i really DO feel like i'm falling in love with her all over again. with Yellow it was instant because he's so calm; it came easily. as much as i hate to admit, she kinda scared me a bit in the beginning! i'm just thankful to connect with others who can help and truly get what i'm dealing with; i feel reassured i'm doing okay, as is Coffee Bean.

tell Arjana i said thank you for helping us!!! give her a plump rat next meal for me.

[zina10]

That's the one thing you can always count on when it comes to Arjana. She will not say no to any food. LMAO !!!

Joking aside, I know (and knew) exactly how you felt, because I went through the same emotions. First is the excitement and anticipation. Can't wait to get it.
Then...its a little pisspot of a thing. Not the calm/curious/sweet BP we all want.

Also hard to talk about, this nagging little disappointed feeling inside. Esp. when you try hard to get them over it and it doesn't seem to work, quite the opposite. But its a learning experience and once you figure out the little buggers and what works for them, it gets so much better, and quickly, too! And then it just keeps improving. Both of you are already doing great and in a few month you'll do nothing but laugh when you think back on what a angry, tense little noodle she used to be!

[tttaylorrr]

look what i found!

264g

she was very relaxed, though balled up. i love her.

[tttaylorrr]

day 1 vs day whatever we're at now

[Starscream]

Aaaaaah! Precious girl! And the look on her lil face is hilarious. 'What the heck mum why am I awake so early!' So proud of her :').

[zina10]

Such a pretty girl.

And much nicer demeanor ..hehe.

I love the "silver glow" she is getting, so beautiful !!

[tttaylorrr]

quick handling session before moving her into her 32qt bin. this was our first stress-free handling session. she was relaxed and exploring like i've never seen. yay.

[Ashleigh91]

quick handling session before moving her into her 32qt bin. this was our first stress-free handling session. she was relaxed and exploring like i've never seen. yay.

Look at those dark eyes and that puppy face in the last pic! She's stunning.

Glad to hear she's starting to stress out less!

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[tttaylorrr]

Look at those dark eyes and that puppy face in the last pic! She's stunning.

Glad to hear she's starting to stress out less!

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she was like a completely different snake tonight. she seemed to actually enjoy being out of her tub, sniffin' around.