how many times do you handle your snake?

[reptiman93]

i heard your only supposed to handle 15 minutes a week. but to be honest i handle mine probably daily. and it seems to want to be handled alot. i want to see how much everyone handles theres

[takagari]

where did you hear this from? another pet store rumor?

We handle ours when ever we see fit.

I think there was a poll on this a while back actually

If your snake stops eating then you should be concerned your over stressing him

My 2 cents

[Jenn]

There are tons of threads on this very interesting topic. Daily handling is fine. I would handle all mine daily if I had more time. That said, there is always going to be the occasional mean snake that just hates to be handled.

[anendeloflorien]

My understanding is that as long as the snake is healthy and not refusing food that handling, whether it's once a day, once a week or only on a monthly cleaning is not going to affect them. I would say as long as the snake is not out in a cold room for so long that they start getting really cold that it should be fine. But then I'm not exactly the expert on this type of thing and my BP is probably the easiest snake I've ever owned

[reptiman93]

my ball eats within ten seconds every time i put in my mouse. i just got a carpet two days ago.it refusing to eat. but i think it just needs time. but my ball loves being held. you can really tell

[bigballs]

how can you tell that your ball loves to be held?

[reptiman93]

i dunno. i think i can just tell if it likes to or not..

[blackcrystal22]

my ball eats within ten seconds every time i put in my mouse. i just got a carpet two days ago.it refusing to eat. but i think it just needs time. but my ball loves being held. you can really tell

Snakes do not get enjoyment from being held. Handling is a very stressful thing and is usually not enjoyable.
However, a snake can get accustomed to being held and not mind it. All of the signs that he enjoys it are probably opposite of what you think they are. Some snakes shouldn't be held as often because they get more stressed than others. It depends on the snake.

Holding daily is fine as long as you don't have him out for hours and you leave him be for 48 hours after feeding.
I usually handle my snakes a couple times a week. Some don't mind, some hate it. :]

[reptiman93]

ok i understand now they dont like being held. doesnt hurt to believe though

[gmcclurelssu]

Snakes do not get enjoyment from being held. Handling is a very stressful thing and is usually not enjoyable.
However, a snake can get accustomed to being held and not mind it. All of the signs that he enjoys it are probably opposite of what you think they are. Some snakes shouldn't be held as often because they get more stressed than others. It depends on the snake.

Holding daily is fine as long as you don't have him out for hours and you leave him be for 48 hours after feeding.
I usually handle my snakes a couple times a week. Some don't mind, some hate it. :]

i would definantly agree with that. when my guy is happily slithering around, i notice that he always eventually tries to go back in his tank or another hiding spot. he's not necessarily stressed, but he dosn't mind the activity.

as a side note, make sure you are watching them at all times, because while i was typing this, my bp thought he was an arboreal snake and climbed from my shoulders to the top of my computer chair, and fell off the chair while he was making his way down