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Thread: handling BPs

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    handling BPs

    So I fed my new snake for the first time yesterday, is waiting until tomorrow long enough to let her digest before handling? How long do you guys usually wait?

    I don't want to stress her out, but I'd like to start getting her used to being handled.

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    Re: handling BPs

    i usually wait until after 2-3 days it depends.
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    Re: handling BPs

    MINIMUM 48 hours after feeding. If it's had a big or frequent meal and still looks like it has a lump of food in it, wait a bit longer.

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    Re: handling BPs

    48 hours at a minimum. If you have to handle it for cleaning etc as long as you don't move it much you are ok.
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    Re: handling BPs

    I usually wait at least 48 hours.

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    Re: handling BPs

    I usually wait 48 hours.
    It also depends on the temperature of the warm side of the snake's enclosure; the warmer it is, the faster digestion happens.
    Also, the size of meal is a consideration


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    Re: handling BPs

    just like everyone else stated. atleast 48 hrs or more if they still have a big lump

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