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    how long to wait after feeding?

    Hello, My new BP ate for the first time last night...so excited as he has been finicky. was wondering what is the recomended time to wait after feeding & before handling?
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    Re: how long to wait after feeding?

    36 to 48 hours.
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    Re: how long to wait after feeding?

    Wait till it feeds a few more times before you start handling it a lot.
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    Re: how long to wait after feeding?

    I would echo... am echoing... what Slim said. Get a few feeds in it before you start handling.

    You have lots of time to handle once he acclimates.

    Congrats on the feed.

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