Hi there,
I have recently been given a 6 year old eastern python from a friend and they said he'd been handled his whole life. He was delivered to me on saturday.I've since set him all up and fed him a large rat. (they used to give him medium rabbit) but i couldnt find any in pet barn. i left him alone for 2 days and ive put my arm in (wrapped up in a tea towel) hes about 6 foot so know if he bites me its going to hurt and im not sure if he trusts me but he doesnt arc up at the glass and hes ok with my hand in there, but tonight i went to put my hand in again and he hissed at me after i had put my hand in about 3 times. I know he's warning me but i just want to pick him up. It would be ashame to have such a beautiful snake that cant be handled. Any idea of what i can do to make him more comfortable or do you think he just wants to be left alone?? He hasnt been held for about 6 months as his owner left him with his parents while hes away. Do you think i can get him used to be again. and also how long should i leave his red uv light on for? Ive had a childrens before but he was only a baby and my sister cared for it alot more.
I have recently been given a 6 year old eastern python from a friend and they said he'd been handled his whole life. He was delivered to me on saturday.I've since set him all up and fed him a large rat. (they used to give him medium rabbit) but i couldnt find any in pet barn. i left him alone for 2 days and ive put my arm in (wrapped up in a tea towel) hes about 6 foot so know if he bites me its going to hurt and im not sure if he trusts me but he doesnt arc up at the glass and hes ok with my hand in there, but tonight i went to put my hand in again and he hissed at me after i had put my hand in about 3 times. I know he's warning me but i just want to pick him up. It would be ashame to have such a beautiful snake that cant be handled. Any idea of what i can do to make him more comfortable or do you think he just wants to be left alone?? He hasnt been held for about 6 months as his owner left him with his parents while hes away. Do you think i can get him used to be again. and also how long should i leave his red uv light on for? Ive had a childrens before but he was only a baby and my sister cared for it alot more.