Bigblackdog
Well-Known Member
OK, my license arrived, and after much reading & lurking on this Board, I bought my first snakes today, a pair of Coastal Carpet Python hatchings. About 40cm long each.
The male is a nippy little bugger and I was aware of that when I got him. He got me twice when I was first handling him so I know the 'strikes' aren't painful or even break the skin, but how do I control my urge to rip my hand back when he's coiled & ready to strike when I reach into his tank?
Do I just reach in & let him go at me?
Do I gently grab him & lift him out to handle him for (how long?)
Is there a 'best method' for getting a snake accustomed to being handled?
How can I stop acting like a little girl when I know I'm going to get hit?
Thanks for your answers.
Wayne
The male is a nippy little bugger and I was aware of that when I got him. He got me twice when I was first handling him so I know the 'strikes' aren't painful or even break the skin, but how do I control my urge to rip my hand back when he's coiled & ready to strike when I reach into his tank?
Do I just reach in & let him go at me?
Do I gently grab him & lift him out to handle him for (how long?)
Is there a 'best method' for getting a snake accustomed to being handled?
How can I stop acting like a little girl when I know I'm going to get hit?
Thanks for your answers.
Wayne