dadaman
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Just ditch the sock and take the bite.
thats what she said...Just ditch the sock and take the bite.
thats what she said...
He has done his research which is how he heard of using the glove, he tried it and it didn't work out, now he knows. There are so many differing opinions when it comes to snakes. There's always someone who has to throw in their 2 cents of unconstructive feedback e.g. telling him to "buy a goldfish"
Wow! They do inspections in ACT do they? That's good! Here in QLD they just give licenses away for $80 or whatever it was. I am pretty confident now to ditch the glove so I will try again on Saturday if I have time, if not on Sunday. I will definitely let everyone know how it does Normally I wouldn't let Jamie and the likes get to me, I was somewhat expecting it; but I was super tired this morning and a little cranky after a cr@p commute to work
infinite handling a python is something u learn with experience.
no one ever starts off knowing how to handle snakes, they may have a few pointers but they still arent masters of it.
i was just commenting on how instead of correcting drake with something constructive u went straight into saying how little he knows.
im sure he knows a ton about his snake but reading a snake and handling are things u do learn in time.
Thanks for all your help guys! I just got him out and everything ran smoothly. I have ditched the sock/sack and he was absolutely fine! I didn't handle him long, it was more a "get to know you" kind of thing. I am actually a little upset that I didn't get tagged so I could get it out of the way but I'm sure that will happen in time But I am glad that I was able to suck it up (and a couple of beers) and have a good handling experience with him after last time.
No... what you do, when you choose your python, is talk to the breeder and get the breeder to spend half an hour talking you through the basics, and handling is probably THE most basic requirement for a new keeper. This should also apply if you buy from a petshop. If you are having the snake delivered, BEFORE you take delivery, you find someone nearby (even ask here...) to show you the ropes. Not to do this PRIOR to getting your animal is irresponsible... it's like the dog that eventually catches the car... and thinks... now I've got it, what do I do with it? Success in reptile keeping is just the same as many other ventures... planning ahead will prevent many potential problems.
I agree that experience makes a difference, and no one expects Drake to be a master snake handler in the early days of owning his first animal. I was not pointing out how little he knows, because we all have to start somewhere, I was making the point that he put the cart before the horse (and he's not unique in that - I've done it myself on many occasions).
If aspiring snake keepers read this thread, hopefully what they will get out of it will be the notion that snake ownership is not just a matter of getting your new animal into your home, but there are some fundamental requirements that all animal keepers need to know BEFORE they get their animal - correct handling techniques and confidence are essential for the wellbeing of your animals. It's as basic as that.
Now, hopefully, Drake will progress in confidence and knowledge, and snake and keeper will find a good balance.
Jamie
Maybe do some research,im not bigheaded and i dont winch about a little bite.Did you ever think the snake wouldve been scared to death seeing that big glove coming towards them.I wouldve biten you too.It doesnt take a rocket scientist to figure they can only bite,considering they dont have arms-legs.Everyone is welcome to there opionion,well i just gave mine..
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