should I let her explorer.

[lorenhavens]

Has anyone handle their bp and feed it right after? Plan on feeding it tomorrow just want to make sure she eats. Could i use a sandwich container lid to put the mouse on so the aspen doesn't get on it or could that hurt my bp?

[NH93]

Has anyone handle their bp and feed it right after? Plan on feeding it tomorrow just want to make sure she eats. Could i use a sandwich container lid to put the mouse on so the aspen doesn't get on it or could that hurt my bp?

Why are you handling right before/after feeding?


Usually "handling" refers more to longer duration of handling, as in more than just a couple seconds/minutes when moving the animal, for example, from one place to the next, or weighing/measuring it.

Keep in mind that any handling, especially to a young or new snake, can be stressful. Stress can cause a snake to refuse a meal.

I think putting the mouse on a lid on the aspen is a great idea. My corn snake takes her mouse right out of a small ice cream container. My ball python is picky though, and I have to do a whole show for him which includes warming up his rat and and putting it in tongs not too bad I should say! Fun to watch.

[lorenhavens]

I also had to use the tongs trick my my bp. It was fun to watch like u said. And I wasn't handling her it's just my daughter wanted to touch her but I told her no until i get more opinions on it.