I do most of my regular cage maintenance during the day so try to not disturb the snakes anymore than I have to or just be quick about it and let them get back to their regular rest time.


Handling we try to do mostly in the evening when the snakes are most likely to be up and about anyways, even if they are just chilling in their hides. I usually just pick up the hide, give the snake a moment to realize I'm there, stroke them a couple of times along their spine then pick them up and out of the enclosure. After awhile of this routine, over and over, they are pretty good about recognizing it and don't seem to stress over it.

If they react poorly I just figure okay it's not the night this snake feels like coming out so generally just leave it be unless it's Brannagh who we are working with on her aggressiveness especially during removal and return to her tub. I have come to recognize that handling is really more for me and my pleasure at handling our snakes and the snakes mostly could care less so I try to respect their needs over mine as much as I can.


~~Jo~~