handling for baby

[Tripppysmurf]

Hey I Was wondering if I have had a baby ball for 5 DAYS SHOULD I BE HANDLING her at all yet?Been told yes and no by diff people so

[xdeus]

It's generally a good idea not to handle any new snake until it has had time to settle in and eat at least a couple of meals. Your snake may live to be 40 years old or older, so there will be plenty of time to handle it. Right now the most important thing is to make sure it is in a comfortable environment and eating consistently.

With that said, a lot depends on your individual snake as some can tolerate handling much better than others. You may be able to take it out a few minutes a day without stressing it, but that will have to be your call. Personally, I would wait and give it at least another week to settle in and have a meal or two.

[frankykeno]

It's just a baby and needs time to settle in and feel safe in it's new environment. Add that to the fact that with it's very basic reptilian brain it can't recognize you yet as anything other than a big, heat emitting thing that likely wants to eat it. Baby snakes are often just as much prey as a predator so their instincts drive them to act accordingly.

You've got years and years to build a handling relationship. For now I think your priority is helping the snake settle in, making sure it's eating consistently and correctly, pooping, peeing, shedding....all that stuff that indicates a healthy snake.