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    Re: How often can I/should I handle my bp?

    Quote Originally Posted by piedpython View Post
    Let them settle in for about two weeks and make sure they ate a few meals and then you can handle them daily except for feeding day and during shedding. And most importantly wait 48 hours after feeding so they do not regurge.
    THIS!!! Plus, the more your handle you snakes, the more you'll get a feel for their individual personalities. Some tolerate regular handling, and become very relaxed. Some never really take to it much. The key is learning your animal and being able to read it's stress signs.
    Last edited by Slim; 02-13-2014 at 10:28 PM. Reason: Sp
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