I’m excited to welcome ‘Noodle’ into my family. She is 3 months old. I’ve had her for a month now. Enclosure is all set according to basic guidelines (Green Room Python videos on YouTube were my guidelines). Warm/cool side established. Coco fibre substrate. Identical dark well-concealed hides on both sides. Warm side basking is 90, cool side is about 77 on average (would like a bit warmer, but I live in a cool climate). I have a temp gun to measure temps. Warm side basking spot is maintained by heating pad and thermostat. Lots of clutter in enclosure so she doesn’t feel exposed anywhere. She has been eating well.
My question is about handling. She is very shy, and I can tell she doesn’t like being handled. Often tries to conceal her head. She starts exploring during handling, but can’t help but think she’s trying to escape from me 😂. I’m gentle and only do about 10-15min sessions. I started handling a little over a week after I got her, and after she ate her first meal (48 hours after). Does it take time to get a juvenile comfortable with handling? Is this normal?
Any and all insights would be sooo appreciated! Thanks guys!
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