striking baby

[Ezmay]

hi all, my baby childrens python is so scared when i try to get him out of his tank. i think im just as scared cos he strikes at me. i kno it doesnt hurt cos he did get me but i dont wanna scare him too much so how often should i try this? im not sure how to overcome my fear so he stops being so scared?? :?

 

[CrystalMoon]

If you havent had him very long he just needs to settle in, I used a hook to get my firey jungle baby out(not cause I was afraid but it was less stressful for her, imo)and feed her in a separate container. I did this a few times and then progressed to letting her explore along the hook and onto my hand this all took time and patience but I felt it was less stressful on her and it allowed her to come to me on her own terms. I know hooking is not for every-one but this I found worked with my little Girl. Remember she is only a Baby and needs to learn your her protector not predator(biting is the only defence they have ) good luck
Crystal

 

[Ezmay]

thanx

thanx.. i wil have to get a hook wen i go into town next n try that!! might not be as scary that way

 

[Vincey]

I used my old electric bass stand (the top part that holds the neck in place) when mine was a lil angry.Works a charm haha, could also get a nice stick with an angle to it.
buying a hook for a childrens is a bit over kill but hey whatever works

again, with what crystal said let it settle.
snakes bite. learn to love 'em for it

 

[CrystalMoon]

thanx.. i wil have to get a hook wen i go into town next n try that!! might not be as scary that way

I use just a plain old plastic coated wire coat hanger for my Hatchy it will let you build up your confidence too they sense your nervousness and it can make them even more defensive Just remember if you've only just got your Baby let it settle in first apart from the feeding etc

 

[Ezmay]

thanx heaps guys... very much appreciated!! so should i only really pik him up with the hook wen im gonna put him in his feeding tank n bak again for a while n c how that goes?

 

[Vincey]

thanx heaps guys... very much appreciated!! so should i only really pik him up with the hook wen im gonna put him in his feeding tank n bak again for a while n c how that goes?

There's lots of talk about feeding inside and outside enclosures, do a little search and see what you would prefer, or do a test and see which 'works better'.

I personally feed inside my enclosure, as I don't want him to think of handling time as feeding time. Lots of threads about this though

Just let it settle as normal if it's new, and take a few bites here and there to get your confidence up and soon enough youll dive your hand in there without a thought.

 

[Ezmay]

true.. thanx vincey.. i just dont wanna piss him off n scare him!! wel, il have a crack with a hook every now n then n hopefully he wont bite me too often

 

[CrystalMoon]

I would kinda start from scratch and take him in and out for feed and to clean tank. for sayyy 2/3 weeks then try getting him out on a non feed/clean day and let him slither on his hook for a bit till he loses his strike pose and looks calm as soon as Pandora did this she started coming up and tasting my fingers/hand and then gradually slithered up onto it they are all different though and there is no set time or method they do things in their own time

I agree with Vincey, some do like being fed in some out of their enclosure I dont have the probs with mine associating being taken out with feeding because I dont feed by routine lol I change it all about so they never know what will happen I do have 2 that feed in their enclosure and 2 that feed in a separate container.

 

[Ezmay]

awesome.. thanx crystalmoon