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21-Jan-07, 06:38 PM
|  | Regular Member | Join Date: Jan-07 Location: Sydney harbour bridge | | |  Handling tips
My first snake arrives next week.A 3.5 year old diamond/carpet 1500mm long...
I am told he is a good handler..
Any advice would be much appreciated.
Such as when i want to get him out do i use my bare hands or a hook ???
Throw it at me please i want his stay as well as mine to be comfirtable..
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21-Jan-07, 06:44 PM
| | Regular Member | Join Date: Sep-06 Location: brisbane Age: 16 | | | |
just stick ur hand in and grab him but dont flinch or do anything if he moves and dont hesitate just stick in and pull him out
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21-Jan-07, 06:57 PM
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I've always felt it's best to use a hook to get the snake out of the enclosure and then you can start handling it.
If the snake is coiled then i'll gently touch the snake with the hook just to let it know i'm there. If they remain calm and dont go into feeding mode then i'll hook under a coil and slowly slide the snake towards me. Then i'll lift the snake out with my arms.
If the snake is actively moving around the enclosure then i'll slide open the enclosure door and allow it to come out onto my arms willingly. But if it's me getting the snake out, then it's the hook.
Snakes tend to flinch less when touched by a hook as opposed to hands. They also tend not to expect food as much when hooked out.
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21-Jan-07, 07:01 PM
|  | IrRegular Member Subscriber | Join Date: Oct-06 Location: Melbourne Age/Gender: 17 | | | |
i usually hook the snake around its neck, (you know the are im talking about) then pick it up with my hands.
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22-Jan-07, 10:21 AM
|  | Regular Member | Join Date: Jan-07 Location: Melbourne Age: 43 | | | |
I have always used a hook just to let him know i'm there and just lift him up a bit, then i gently use my hands to get him out.
He has never bitten or even struck at me using this method.
Good luck with your new snake, and keep using this site. You will both benefit from the advice of all these experienced owners.
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22-Jan-07, 02:48 PM
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Don't move in a jerky or sudden manner. I find it fascinating that people who haven't handled a snake before tend to make quick, jumpy moves, which (in my minimal experience) are much more likely to provoke a defence response.
If your moves are slow and smooth, you're less likely to cause frights and the associated "bugger off" snappy bites.
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22-Jan-07, 04:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Jaymis  Don't move in a jerky or sudden manner. I find it fascinating that people who haven't handled a snake before tend to make quick, jumpy moves, which (in my minimal experience) are much more likely to provoke a defence response.
If your moves are slow and smooth, you're less likely to cause frights and the associated "bugger off" snappy bites. | I have found that to be true as well.
For the first few times try the hook and see how you go.Then try bare hands if you are game.
Make your movements slow and deliberate so that he knows you are there.
Don't tug it off the branch or provoke it and it will be fine.
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