Handling Protocol

[CloudtheBoa]

I've seen people who only take their snakes out when they're out and about, but imo that can be pretty risky if you're trying to avoid bites. When they're out and about, they're more likely to be food responsive and/or defensive. I usually take my boas out when they're in their hides, or if they're sleeping out in the open, but I don't risk taking them out when they're active.


I didn't used to do this when I only had one or two snakes, as they were very docile and not food responsive, but as I've owned more and more, I've come to feel that giving them their space is optimal. Especially now that I've got my retic, it's best practice for me to be cautious at all times so as not to slip up. lol Retics can take foreeever to snap out of feeding mode some days.