how often do we handle him??

[val46]

we brought home our first python (costal) on Thursday and were told to handle him lots during the first year so that he gets used to human contact.
How often is too much??? and how often is enough??

Do we take him out every day, every other day??? I dont want to stress the little bugger out but I dont want him to grow up a striker like our mates olive...

Thanks Val

[mckellar007]

i handled mine every second day for about 15 mins at a time, and after a couple of weeks he calmed down and didnt bite or strike at us anymore, just dont handle it for a couple of days after feeding because it will usually stress it out

[reptalica]

For a starters let it settle in for 1 - 2 weeks.....and let it adjust to its new environment, after that.....hmmmm.

Over to the experts.....I have heard 3-4 times a week and not more then about 15 mins at a time but seeing as though I dont own one I will certainly stand corrected if I am wrong.

[Paliadon]

If you have only just brought him home let him alone for a week and then handle him (if he is not still stressed from the move) about 15-20 minutes daily from then on should be good for a start until he is used to you. Don't try to control him, just let him do his thing and then all should be good.

[notechistiger]

I agree with what Paliadon said. Once he gets used to you, and he's relaxed, you can handle him much more - however much you want. There's no limit to say when you have to put him down. It all depends on the snake.