My dad wasn't handling her at all. I've handled once - one week ago. She seemed alright - I don't think she was very relaxed or very tense, but of course I don't know the snake and am no expert.
Before that, I don't think she was handled for at least a year, probably more because I think my dad wants to make it sound better than it was. He said he was getting afraid of her, which is strange to me, especially because she's never bitten or anything like that. She was also kept too cold, and with one hide (I have 2 identical ones ready to go once this is straightened out, and have gotten her temps more or less under control). From what he has told me, she was shedding well, feeding somewhat reliably on undersized prey between April/May and September/October, and not eating at all in the late fall and winter.
I'm glad she's with me, because I think I can give her a happy life, but I still have lots to learn.
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