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View Poll Results: how much do you handle your ball python?

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  • daily

    242 37.93%
  • couple times a week

    295 46.24%
  • once a week

    79 12.38%
  • more than a weeks time

    22 3.45%
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    Re: how many times do you handle your snake?

    Quote Originally Posted by reptiman93 View Post
    my ball eats within ten seconds every time i put in my mouse. i just got a carpet two days ago.it refusing to eat. but i think it just needs time. but my ball loves being held. you can really tell
    Snakes do not get enjoyment from being held. Handling is a very stressful thing and is usually not enjoyable.
    However, a snake can get accustomed to being held and not mind it. All of the signs that he enjoys it are probably opposite of what you think they are. Some snakes shouldn't be held as often because they get more stressed than others. It depends on the snake.

    Holding daily is fine as long as you don't have him out for hours and you leave him be for 48 hours after feeding.
    I usually handle my snakes a couple times a week. Some don't mind, some hate it. :]

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