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    head shy

    hey guys how do u get a snake un head shy

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    Bps are naturally head shy

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    well 2 out of my 3 balls will let me hold there heads if need be but the 3rd one wont

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    i think it just depends on their amount of handling, just be slow and gentle, it should get better.
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    ok will do

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    Tiberius was pretty head shy when I first got him. Now he is at a point where I can rub his head and chin. Sometimes he even let's me touch his nose. Slow and steady wins the race.
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    Re: head shy

    Same with one of my BP girls,2 let me touch their heads,one doesn't for some reason,but then again she is a bit more timid. She lets my son touch her head,but not me ,but hey,as I say,BP's have distinct personalities

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    Re: head shy

    Quote Originally Posted by darthkevin View Post
    Tiberius was pretty head shy when I first got him. Now he is at a point where I can rub his head and chin. Sometimes he even let's me touch his nose. Slow and steady wins the race.
    My guy was the same way. Just had to get him use to me and now he has no issues with me touching around his head. Not that I do it too often.
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    Mine was head shy for about a month now he doesn't really shy away anymore unless I do somthing to startle him he will

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    To anyone who thinks you can tame the head shyness out of a BP, I have one you need to come try that on...I'll have the Neosporin and a beer handy when you get done...
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