These are all SUCH fantastic suggestions - thank you SO much!!!
The choice based handling is an interesting concept that I would love to use, at least at first, to get her more comfortable around me. I do earnestly believe that when snakes (and people, even) feel like they can do something on their own terms, instead of being forced, they are more likely to give it a try. I know when I feel forced into something, my natural tendency is to resist
But I’ll often agree when I have the choice.
I have been, up until this point, keeping handling sessions brief. But I can do maybe less sessions, but longer to get her used to me. That way maybe she has longer to relax and get comfortable and we end our session on a positive note each time.
And to put something in her enclosure, such as a glove, that has my scent on it sounds like a great idea. Get her exposed/familiarized with me more in an area she is already comfortable in. Love it
‘Noodle’ is overall doing well. Very sweet - just shy. I’ll keep working on her slowly. Thanks all!
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