Handling Help

[snakkko]

Heyy, i recently purchased a coastel carpet python and i was wondering if there any tactics to help settle him in and hold him -by picking up with a hook. He is alright but he is very scared when i am there and rears his head up to attack-HELP

[Miss B]

How long have you had it, and how old is it?

Particularly if it's a young python, your best bet is just leave it in a quiet part of the house for a couple of weeks and interfere as little as possible (ie only to feed and clean).

[mrmikk]

Exactly as Miss B said, if it is new, leave it alone for a while to settle in, moving a snake into a new home is very stressful for them, being handled on top of that really stresses them. Give him a few weeks to settle in, then follow a few simple rules;

1.) Wash your hands and arms thoroughly before handling the snake, &
2.) Be slow and confident with your movements and fully support the snake's weight, &
3.) Minimise disturbances in the area where you are handling the snake as much as possible, eg remove other pets, and have as few people around a possible (eg dont try handling him when you have a party going on).

Good luck Snakko

[snakkko]

Thanx guys, yeah he his a young python-only bout 2 months old and thats what i have decided to do-just let him get settled in without me holding him

[snakkko]

hey, it's been a while and u guys are right, he is extremely placid and he even lets me hold during his shedding period

[mrmikk]

Originally Posted by snakkko

hey, it's been a while and u guys are right, he is extremely placid and he even lets me hold during his shedding period

Hi Snakkko, Best to not handle at all during the shed cycle. I find they can do without the added stress of handling.

[snakkko]

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