Scarlette - 2022 Colombian BCI

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Also, question on handling, I have her out a lot. Oftentimes daily, for a few hours. She has never struck or hissed at me and always remains calm, often just sitting somewhere and falling asleep. Is there a limit on how much you should? It doesn't seem to impact how well she feds (hasn't turned down a meal in a while). I'm aware they don't enjoy handling, but is it alright to have them out and about that often?

It depends. If you open her enclosure and she crawls out of her own accord, then I think it's great. If you're pulling her out of her enclosure, or even worse out, of her hide, then I don't think it's great. Because they are captives, I think it's healthiest to allow them as much control over their actions as you can.

My Children's python does this. He'll crawl out of his enclosure daily for a week or more. I don't handle him much on these excursions, just enough to protect him from harm. I think the exercise and mental stimulation is good for him.