How old is your child? As a parent of 4 children the only advice I can give is that it's entirely up to you. There's no right or wrong age to start your kids with animals. Aside from a brand new baby of course! Don't give a newborn a 3 foot Rosey boa to hold lol. Your gonna have to make the decision based on the disposition and trust your have of your animal and the gentleness and understanding that your child has. One of my kids just turned 4 and she loves my snakes and even handles them with supervision of course. But I only let her handle a couple that I trust because other ones I have can be a bit "touchy". But my 7 year old doesn't handle them at all because she's too jumpy and nervous around them. But holds her beardie all day if I let her! Whatever age you chose just practice safety and cleanliness. Never leave your child alone with it and make sure hands are clean before and after handling. As a parent you'll make the right decision.
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