Usually it is stressful, especially when the handler is inexperienced.Originally Posted by ChicaPiton519
i must argue this to a point...
i understand they may not get "enjoyment" out of being "held" but
exactly where does my 5 foot female JCP fit into this? i open up her cage, and first thing she does is clime up my arm, i never have to actually pick her up..
ponder it, not to be argumentative, but i do believe that snakes dont always get stressed out when being handled... my ball python for example, i have had him 3 years, if i set him down on the floor and sit down close to him, he comes over to me and climes up on my lap -- wouldnt you say this means he feels secure? seeing as he always finds a nice spot around my arm or leg to chill? i mean, im just trying to spark interesting debate/conversation..
just my $0.02
---also, im not saying that i handle them daily, i dont, only every couple days - tops once a week, sept the female JCP, i let her out just about every other night if not more...
But like I said before, they get accustomed to not minding handling. They may enjoy your warmth, or your security sure, but can we really know? Probably not.
When your JCP climbs on your arm, it may be because he knows that when he gets to go out, he gets to slither around more and exercise and has associated this with handling, which naturally and instinctively is probably enjoyable.
Just my thoughts. :]
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