Handling New Snakes

[Craiga 01453]

So, also, because he mostly hides in there, the only way to check in him and make sure he was ok was to dig him out and eyeball him.....

Snakes hide, that's what they do. Especially juveniles like yours. So unless you have reason to believe something is wrong no need to dig him out. Every time you do, you're stressing him out.

[Bogertophis]

hes a BRB. I have another thread asking for feedback in his set up, so I don't want to repeat it all here. Thanks.

I saw your other thread later...but for clarity & because many people have more than one snake, you should always JUST repeat what KIND of snake you are
asking about in each thread (& personally, I'd have posted a link to the other thread)...there's an awful lot to read on this forum...not everyone reads every
thread. Help us so we can help you, ok?

[Bogertophis]

And FYI, for a new snake, ESPECIALLY a young one, "eating" is 'job #1'- new snakes can die of stress, refusal to feed & improper cage conditions...
"taming" and being "a pet" needs to wait.

[Damselle]

I saw your other thread later...but for clarity & because many people have more than one snake, you should always JUST repeat what KIND of snake you are
asking about in each thread (& personally, I'd have posted a link to the other thread)...there's an awful lot to read on this forum...not everyone reads every
thread. Help us so we can help you, ok?

And FYI, for a new snake, ESPECIALLY a young one, "eating" is 'job #1'- new snakes can die of stress, refusal to feed & improper cage conditions...
"taming" and being "a pet" needs to wait.

Ok, thanks for checking out my other post. I guess if there's no feedback on my set up than its ok.....

and he's eating... So he's ok

still can't help but worry about him, now that I haven't seen him since I posted this thread and stopped checking on him. I don't know if he's dead or alive in there 😳

Dogs and cats are way easier...lol

[Bogertophis]

Ok, thanks for checking out my other post. I guess if there's no feedback on my set up than its ok.....

and he's eating... So he's ok

still can't help but worry about him, now that I haven't seen him since I posted this thread and stopped checking on him. I don't know if he's dead or alive in there 😳

Dogs and cats are way easier...lol

I have lots of snake experience but none with BRB's...I know they need high humidity but that's about all, so don't jump to any conclusions...they aren't kept by as
many members on here, and of those who keep them, not all are always around & posting constantly. I guess I'm just suggesting that you read up all you can.

I know how you feel, snakes take some "getting used to"....we'd all love to handle & interact with them right away, but we know better...and in time, this will be
second nature to you too. They are wild animals, even if captive-bred, meaning they rely on instincts, whereas dogs/cats are wonderful pets but they're domesticated.
It makes a big difference...our snakes have to "be snakes first"...it's best we don't overwhelm them with all that their instincts haven't prepared them for...once they
settle in, they'll be stronger & healthier, better able to deal with learning about us & being handled. Just have to be patient...I promise, it's worth it. And yeah, they
hide...especially when young, because everything can eat THEM when they're so small. If they don't hide, they don't survive to reproduce. Instincts...

P.S. I have 2 dogs too...I love all animals, each for who & what they are.

[Bogertophis]

By the way, pet stores are seldom the best source of information...they want to make a sale, & if they told you not to handle your new pet for a while, you might
change your mind...so that's why they seldom give you the whole story, even IF they have the experience & knowledge to do more than just sell. BRB's are really
gorgeous snakes & yours is no exception. Once you get the housing (heat & humidity) details figured out it won't feel so overwhelming, and once your snake
settles in, you'll start to see him being more active. You'll get there...