Zen and the Art of Snake Maintenance

[Merriah]

I am still relatively new to keeping snakes (almost 2 years), and I've found some challenges along the way with feeding mostly, but I've gotten better at that. This blog, and folks like you, help me to learn so much! I sincerely appreciate you taking the time to throw out your pearls of wisdom!I have a question for you: I have two snakes, one is about 2 years old and he has become unexpectedly cranky lately. He has not bitten me, but he has struck twice. I used to handle him every day, and he has been to several events with little kids and he's done fine. In the last 2 months he's changed (Harvey). I have not changed his routine at all. He is properly heated and humidified. I got some leather gloves so I can hold him even if he gets cranky when I hold him. It seems he's getting better. Any advice?
Meanwhile, my other little guy (Mikey, 9 months) is super cuddly and even allows me to pet his head.
Again, I thank you for posting your wisdom.
M

[distaff]

Oldie, but goodie.
Probably my favourite post ever.

[Slither Seeker]

the likeness to Pirsig's Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance is what first caught my eye and man, am I glad to have read the OP, at a time when I am diving in with both feet with my 5 year old son. we have had a BRB for 2.5 years and just got two morph BP hatchlings. I never thought I'd become so infatuated with snakes, BP morphs in particular, but here we are. we have our own set of dynamics here, zero net energy home, solar and a general fascination with biotopes and biodomes, a basic desire to figure out how to combine energy efficiency with good healthy practices. I've created several enclosures that are heavily insulated and require a bit of a different approach to balance the care peramaters. it seems pretty common that various peoples unique circumstance require a more zen approach, a less strict hard line, allowing some room for the unique personality of the individual snake and the dynamic of one's life. do I ever with I had a mentor near by, what a cool opportunity having one next door must have been!

[mom_of_bananachip]

Where have you been all my life? Can you be my valentine? Can you at the very least, be MY mentor?

A

[zina10]

Skiploader,

Your post deserves a BIG HEART !

[cayley]

This post is so wonderfully written and makes me even more excited to get my first BP tomorrow!

[Reinz]

This post is so wonderfully written and makes me even more excited to get my first BP tomorrow!

Please post photos or it didn't happen!

[Craiga 01453]

Wow, I'm so glad I got the opportunity to read that. That was simply beautiful. Thank you!!!

[CALM Pythons]