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Hey guys,
My name is Joe and I live in Queensland. I have been interested in snakes for as long as I can remember, and recently obtained my first two in the last few months. I have a two year old male spotted python and a one year old female bredli. I don't usually post in forums, preferring to read, but seeing as I now own snakes I felt that registering on aussiepythons.com was probably a responsible decision so far as I can draw from a wide range of opinions, experience and knowledge if and when I encounter problems or unfamiliar situations. From what I've seen everyone on this site is generally very helpful, even though there are some differing opinions!
I'll leave you guys with my first problem; my female bredli is flighty. She doesn't like to leave her enclosure, and when she is being handled she is constantly moving, and not moving her head around sniffing and checking things out, I mean moving everywhere, it's almost hard to keep up. She is nervous and will flinch relatively frequently and does look like she is going to strike sometimes, but bites are few and far between. Currently, I handle her about twice every three days for 15-25 minute periods. I feed her large meals fortnightly and make sure to leave her for four days after feeding before I touch her again.
I have read that bredlis as young snakes are somewhat flighty and do tend to calm down once they are a bit bigger / older. I was just wondering if anyone can give me an idea of the age or size they reach before the begin to calm down? I was also wondering if anyone can comment on my handling frequency / method as to whether or not it is suitable to tame a python or whether I should increase / decrease the handling etc.
All feedback will be much appreciated!
Thanks guys
Joe
My name is Joe and I live in Queensland. I have been interested in snakes for as long as I can remember, and recently obtained my first two in the last few months. I have a two year old male spotted python and a one year old female bredli. I don't usually post in forums, preferring to read, but seeing as I now own snakes I felt that registering on aussiepythons.com was probably a responsible decision so far as I can draw from a wide range of opinions, experience and knowledge if and when I encounter problems or unfamiliar situations. From what I've seen everyone on this site is generally very helpful, even though there are some differing opinions!
I'll leave you guys with my first problem; my female bredli is flighty. She doesn't like to leave her enclosure, and when she is being handled she is constantly moving, and not moving her head around sniffing and checking things out, I mean moving everywhere, it's almost hard to keep up. She is nervous and will flinch relatively frequently and does look like she is going to strike sometimes, but bites are few and far between. Currently, I handle her about twice every three days for 15-25 minute periods. I feed her large meals fortnightly and make sure to leave her for four days after feeding before I touch her again.
I have read that bredlis as young snakes are somewhat flighty and do tend to calm down once they are a bit bigger / older. I was just wondering if anyone can give me an idea of the age or size they reach before the begin to calm down? I was also wondering if anyone can comment on my handling frequency / method as to whether or not it is suitable to tame a python or whether I should increase / decrease the handling etc.
All feedback will be much appreciated!
Thanks guys
Joe