It's been nearly two weeks since I got my new BP home, and I have a few questions about him. I tried leaving him alone as much as I could, but I decided to swap to a tub (which didn't work out because I can't keep the ambient temp. at 75-80 in the room he's in) and then put him back into a tank. The first week or I was intruding on him at least once a day checking temps and what-not. So far this week since Monday he has been left alone to just get comfortable. I've held him a few times, but very brief and mainly just to move him. I offered him food yesterday. Petsmart has a sheet which marked what days he was offered food, and what days he ate / refused food. He was last fed on 7/7 and accepted the food (frozen fuzzy mouse). Yesterday I tried to offer him a fuzzy and he just seemed more irritated that I was bothering him with something bouncing around him.


1. When can I start (short, brief) handling sessions?

2. Should I just continue attempting feed once a week? Is it worth leaving the mouse laying in the cage for 30 minutes, or should I just bounce it around for 5 min and if I don't get a reaction, put it back in the freezer?


I have read a bunch of caresheets and used many google searches on this subject and it really seems like there's multiple opinions on these questions. I do know from experience with reptiles and fish that every different creature has a different personality and toleration level.

HUSBANDRY: 20G Long tank. Two accurite thermometers (85 on hot side, 80 on cold side ambient temps). 30-40G UTH with thermostat, tank glass stays at 88-90 on hot side and 80 on cold side. Humidity ranges 45-55.


Thanks!