how many times do you handle your snake?

[blackcrystal22]

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

Of course not!

To GMC:
Haha, they tend to do that a lot don't they.. it's good when they are out of a ball because then you know they are more relaxed, even if they are trying to get away.

[gmcclurelssu]

exactly, sometimes when i get him out, he just never un coils, so back he goes untill he is ready, usually a day or two later. as long as you let the snake be a snake, its all good.

[reptiman93]

ya mine is never in a ball. it was for a day. but now it just likes to sit there for a minute. i love balls they are so calm

[kid_mustango02]

And Santa Clause doesn't exist either by the way!! All these scientific minds around here...sheeesh

Love is just a chemical induced feeling in the brain too right? I think alcohol speeds it up.

[blackcrystal22]

And Santa Clause doesn't exist either by the way!! All these scientific minds around here...sheeesh

Love is just a chemical induced feeling in the brain too right? I think alcohol speeds it up.

Uh, what?
Alcohol is a depressant. It doesn't speed anything up. It shuts down your brain.
What does this have to do with anything? Please don't post off-topic things.

[ChicaPiton519]

Snakes do not get enjoyment from being held.

i must argue this to a point...
i understand they may not get "enjoyment" out of being "held" but
exactly where does my 5 foot female JCP fit into this? i open up her cage, and first thing she does is clime up my arm, i never have to actually pick her up..

ponder it, not to be argumentative, but i do believe that snakes dont always get stressed out when being handled... my ball python for example, i have had him 3 years, if i set him down on the floor and sit down close to him, he comes over to me and climes up on my lap -- wouldnt you say this means he feels secure? seeing as he always finds a nice spot around my arm or leg to chill? i mean, im just trying to spark interesting debate/conversation..

just my $0.02

---also, im not saying that i handle them daily, i dont, only every couple days - tops once a week, sept the female JCP, i let her out just about every other night if not more...

[blackcrystal22]

i must argue this to a point...
i understand they may not get "enjoyment" out of being "held" but
exactly where does my 5 foot female JCP fit into this? i open up her cage, and first thing she does is clime up my arm, i never have to actually pick her up..

ponder it, not to be argumentative, but i do believe that snakes dont always get stressed out when being handled... my ball python for example, i have had him 3 years, if i set him down on the floor and sit down close to him, he comes over to me and climes up on my lap -- wouldnt you say this means he feels secure? seeing as he always finds a nice spot around my arm or leg to chill? i mean, im just trying to spark interesting debate/conversation..

just my $0.02

---also, im not saying that i handle them daily, i dont, only every couple days - tops once a week, sept the female JCP, i let her out just about every other night if not more...

Usually it is stressful, especially when the handler is inexperienced.
But like I said before, they get accustomed to not minding handling. They may enjoy your warmth, or your security sure, but can we really know? Probably not.
When your JCP climbs on your arm, it may be because he knows that when he gets to go out, he gets to slither around more and exercise and has associated this with handling, which naturally and instinctively is probably enjoyable.
Just my thoughts. :]

[ChicaPiton519]

Usually it is stressful, especially when the handler is inexperienced.
But like I said before, they get accustomed to not minding handling. They may enjoy your warmth, or your security sure, but can we really know? Probably not.
When your JCP climbs on your arm, it may be because he knows that when he gets to go out, he gets to slither around more and exercise and has associated this with handling, which naturally and instinctively is probably enjoyable.
Just my thoughts. :]

true true
even tho im sure she gets enough dang exercise when shes thudding around her cage at night lol!

and yes, your right, with someone inexperienced it can cause stress, although, i have learned how to read (most of) my snakes and how they act when they are in an uncomfortable situation... lol... its hard not to be able to when you feel their whole body tense up and they start trying to go up my shirt... ahha

[kittyrodriguez]

This is certainly a subject of great debate. I think as pet parents, we like to give our snakes human emotions. I know I do. But in all reality, no one knows what is going on in that mind of theirs. In my opinion, I think snakes can appreciate more than we give them credit for, and are most definitely more intelligent than some like to think. All of these opinions are just that, opinions. No one has learned to speak snake, no one has asked a snake "hey, do you like this?" Sure, it is easy to tell what they clearly don't like, and a good owner we can tell when they are unhealthy or stressed out. But other than that, who knows? I will continue to believe that our snakes like us, recognize us, and enjoy what we provide for them. And if that is your fancy, you should feel free to think that too. Remember that old saying about fish? Fish are yellow-brained and can feel no pain... Who ever asked a fish if something hurt? There are no absolutes in this world, and everyone has room to learn something. The most important thing is to make sure that your snake is happy as well, not just you.

[reptiman93]

everyones right. no one knows if the snake likes it or not. but i think a snake can trust you and feel secure. hey, maybe i am wrong but i feel trust just by some of the snakes actions