How To Wake Up a Snake?

[redshepherd]

Would picking the hide up scare them?


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It surprises them only a little bit, but they don't freak out. They just "wake up" and look around. I stroke their back and they know they're about to be handled, and are overall calm. Hatchlings and younger ones are relatively more easily startled.

[Yzmasmom]

Can you post a link to your video? I would very much like to see.


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I'm doing a mini series on BP'S and their care for my family and friends who are afraid of them, to make them a little less scary.

I am in no way an expert and am just sharing knowledge I've learned along the way.

https://youtu.be/EftolGm6BHE

[Sallos]

Apparently, accidentally spilling an ounce or two of water from his water dish onto the paper towels next to his hide and splashing him isn't recommended. He came out of his hide ready for a go.


Luckily it is a warm day and it'll evaporate quickly. I'll probably wait an hour before I stick my hand in there to put the dish back...

[KingWheatley]

Apparently, accidentally spilling an ounce or two of water from his water dish onto the paper towels next to his hide and splashing him isn't recommended. He came out of his hide ready for a go.


Luckily it is a warm day and it'll evaporate quickly. I'll probably wait an hour before I stick my hand in there to put the dish back...

-water spills-

BOOM

snake: "WANNA GO MATE???!???!!! I GOT JAWS LIKE A CROC!"

You:..... -slowly backs away-

Snake: "YEA... Yea that's right.... You back away.... "

-Snake slowly slinks back in-


(I pictured this and had a giggle)