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JanieW
Old Royal - I Post too much!
United Kingdom
2279 Posts |
 Posted - 28/01/2012 : 12:23:26
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I think I handle my two more often than generally recommended..every day for a couple of hrs apart from the 36hr feeding window. Slinky usually cuddles up beside Katana's toes and Fea leans his head on a finger, arm or anything available lol.
They both start with a mooch around and then both get comfy for a snooze.
Fea is out on hubby, having a mooch right now They are lovely tempered snakes, never bitten, never struck Fea hissed when blue but once only.
I won't be adding to my pair, as I couldn't share my affection..I admit i'm totally smitten by my babies :)
So how often do you take your snakes out for a cuddle?  |
Peoples Of Middle Earth:
Bert (Staffy) , named after Tolkien's stone Troll
Popeye, African Grey
Gimli (Son Of Gloin), Baby Beardie
Slinky, Baby Royal Python
Fëanor..Baby Mexican Common Boa
Casper 2011 Male Ghost Corn Snake **RIP**
Hoard of Orcs (Dubia Roach Colony)
Pearl & Ivory--African Giant Albino Land Snails
Ra, Taiwanese Beauty Snake
Henry, Western Hognose *Missing*
Pippin, Coastal X Diamond Carpet Python
Elanor, Pastel Royal
Timmy, Western Hognose
Flake, Calico male royal, Eowyn, Arabesque Boa |
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Kelfezond
The bearded one
United Kingdom
4803 Posts |
Posted - 28/01/2012 : 12:30:47
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Not as much as I could :(
I normally handle them all for about 10 minutes a week when cleaning them out and about 60 seconds every day just to check them over while I change water bowls. |
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chrisc
Old Royal - I Post too much!
United Kingdom
3326 Posts |
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JanieW
Old Royal - I Post too much!
United Kingdom
2279 Posts |
Posted - 28/01/2012 : 12:58:04
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Hmm so it looks like I baby mine too much.. lol but they are quite happy..both eating well and Fea likes to roost between fingers.
That's why I wouldn't get more snakes, I don't want to breed them..just to pet them :) |
Peoples Of Middle Earth:
Bert (Staffy) , named after Tolkien's stone Troll
Popeye, African Grey
Gimli (Son Of Gloin), Baby Beardie
Slinky, Baby Royal Python
Fëanor..Baby Mexican Common Boa
Casper 2011 Male Ghost Corn Snake **RIP**
Hoard of Orcs (Dubia Roach Colony)
Pearl & Ivory--African Giant Albino Land Snails
Ra, Taiwanese Beauty Snake
Henry, Western Hognose *Missing*
Pippin, Coastal X Diamond Carpet Python
Elanor, Pastel Royal
Timmy, Western Hognose
Flake, Calico male royal, Eowyn, Arabesque Boa |
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Kelfezond
The bearded one
United Kingdom
4803 Posts |
Posted - 28/01/2012 : 13:01:07
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| Sounds like you're doing great :) I should really handle mine more |
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chrisc
Old Royal - I Post too much!
United Kingdom
3326 Posts |
Posted - 28/01/2012 : 13:04:24
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| no more snakes? you wont be able to resist the temptation for long |
1.0.0 burmese python,giblet. 1.0.0 BCI, william. 0.1.0 blue tongue skink, 0.1.0 green iguana, jasmin, 1.0.0 cape house snake, 0.1.0 checkered garter snake
my youtube. http://www.youtube.com/user/pegrocks
incubate 2 campaign
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JanieW
Old Royal - I Post too much!
United Kingdom
2279 Posts |
Posted - 28/01/2012 : 13:17:44
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Hey Kelf :)
I have watched some of your vids, and nobody could fault how you treat your snakes.
Fea is still out..first he went nosing around, but now he has settled for a nap lol here's a pic I snapped moments ago:
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Peoples Of Middle Earth:
Bert (Staffy) , named after Tolkien's stone Troll
Popeye, African Grey
Gimli (Son Of Gloin), Baby Beardie
Slinky, Baby Royal Python
Fëanor..Baby Mexican Common Boa
Casper 2011 Male Ghost Corn Snake **RIP**
Hoard of Orcs (Dubia Roach Colony)
Pearl & Ivory--African Giant Albino Land Snails
Ra, Taiwanese Beauty Snake
Henry, Western Hognose *Missing*
Pippin, Coastal X Diamond Carpet Python
Elanor, Pastel Royal
Timmy, Western Hognose
Flake, Calico male royal, Eowyn, Arabesque Boa |
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JanieW
Old Royal - I Post too much!
United Kingdom
2279 Posts |
Posted - 28/01/2012 : 13:20:28
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Nah Chris, no more for me..these two take all my time cos don't forget I have Gimli too :)
I'm content with my babies lol |
Peoples Of Middle Earth:
Bert (Staffy) , named after Tolkien's stone Troll
Popeye, African Grey
Gimli (Son Of Gloin), Baby Beardie
Slinky, Baby Royal Python
Fëanor..Baby Mexican Common Boa
Casper 2011 Male Ghost Corn Snake **RIP**
Hoard of Orcs (Dubia Roach Colony)
Pearl & Ivory--African Giant Albino Land Snails
Ra, Taiwanese Beauty Snake
Henry, Western Hognose *Missing*
Pippin, Coastal X Diamond Carpet Python
Elanor, Pastel Royal
Timmy, Western Hognose
Flake, Calico male royal, Eowyn, Arabesque Boa |
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jonnyc1988
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
908 Posts |
Posted - 28/01/2012 : 13:31:01
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| I handle mine for 30mins - 1hour every day except for thursday nights because he gets fed on wednesdays. He spends most of that time just wandering round my room while I just watch. its usually quite amusing. |
1.0.0 Pastel Royal Python - Juju CB11
0.1.0 Western Hognose - Hetti CB12
1.0.0 Fire Harlequin Crested Gecko - Jasper CB13
0.1.0 Het Kahl Common Boa (bci) - Pandora CB13
1.3.0 Viper geckos
1.1.0 66% PH Toffee 50% Kayuadi reticulated pythons
0.1.0 Platinum Tiger Reticulated python |
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JanieW
Old Royal - I Post too much!
United Kingdom
2279 Posts |
Posted - 28/01/2012 : 13:36:32
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hiya Jonny :)
You sound like me lol quite happy spoiling them. I havn't let these two roam loose yet, as they are small and could easily get in places I couldn't get them out of .. |
Peoples Of Middle Earth:
Bert (Staffy) , named after Tolkien's stone Troll
Popeye, African Grey
Gimli (Son Of Gloin), Baby Beardie
Slinky, Baby Royal Python
Fëanor..Baby Mexican Common Boa
Casper 2011 Male Ghost Corn Snake **RIP**
Hoard of Orcs (Dubia Roach Colony)
Pearl & Ivory--African Giant Albino Land Snails
Ra, Taiwanese Beauty Snake
Henry, Western Hognose *Missing*
Pippin, Coastal X Diamond Carpet Python
Elanor, Pastel Royal
Timmy, Western Hognose
Flake, Calico male royal, Eowyn, Arabesque Boa |
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jimmer7
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
661 Posts |
Posted - 28/01/2012 : 14:10:48
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| I get Winston out every night except feeding night, for about 45 mins,soon as kids go to bed,he likes arm chair walkies,but don't like being put on the floor i think the open space scares him,but he is still young.bless. |
Winston Pinstripe
Pepsi Lesser Yb
Ronnie Sulfur Mojave
Sponge bob Firefly
Dr marshmallow brazilan black terranchala
Skellator costa Rican zebra T
Plus4 hissing cockroaches.
Reggie CA dwarf boa het blood
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Lotabob
Royal Python Moderator
United Kingdom
5008 Posts |
Posted - 28/01/2012 : 14:20:15
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I honestly dont think there is a recommended handling time and if they are comfortable been out and around you and they don't get cold then there is no reason to shorten the time they are out. I try to handle my lot a couple of times a week but Duke is more like once a week but every now and again I will get one out and just sit watching TV with them on me. I dont handle them on feeding day and then for two days after a feed so it only leave 4 days, 3 snakes. I've never really tested their maximum tolerances though.
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I get Winston out every night except feeding night, for about 45 mins
I hope you allow for the 48 hours after a meal so they can digest. |
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GMac
Grumpy scots admin
United Kingdom
1152 Posts |
Posted - 28/01/2012 : 16:09:31
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mine each get handled for about a minute a week, just to check over and feed/clean.
I dont see any problems in handling so long as there are no signs of stress from the snake ;) |
 
Royals, Corns, Boa, Kings, Hoggy, Ratsnakes
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reptilemadd
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
969 Posts |
Posted - 28/01/2012 : 18:49:58
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| Gmac I'm disappointed lol I thought with the title of this thread at least you might come out with a comment of comedy relief especially in response to kelfs post, I know we are a serious forum but it's nice to have a bit of comedy relief from time to time lol... |
1.0.0 beardie "magic"
1.1.0 100% Het Clown "Cerberus" and "Artemis"
0.1.0 Poss Calico "Ariadne"
1.0.0 Lesser " Kronos"
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Laws
Fully Grown Royal
United Kingdom
1007 Posts |
Posted - 28/01/2012 : 18:54:49
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| when i have mine out i have no set time , bout half hour each depending whos fed when etc, as long as the house is warm and no one is digesting then i just see if i have some free time in the evening |
www.facebook.com/Thehogbox
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Lorraine
Yearling
United Kingdom
480 Posts |
Posted - 28/01/2012 : 23:04:29
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I would handle mine more often if I could although I manage a couple of times a week for short periods at the moment.
My elderly mother lives with me and if she knew Oscar was in the house, she'd have a heart attack. I've managed to keep him hidden since last July, (even though he's in the kitchen when I can see him all the time) she's not very observant, pmsl and just pootles through without looking at anything.
When she's gone, he'll be out much more. He seems to like it. |
1.0.0 CB11 Normal Royal, Oscar.
1.0.0 German Shepherd, Bailey.
Still lots to learn. |
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GMac
Grumpy scots admin
United Kingdom
1152 Posts |
Posted - 29/01/2012 : 01:18:22
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Originally posted by reptilemadd
Gmac I'm disappointed lol I thought with the title of this thread at least you might come out with a comment of comedy relief especially in response to kelfs post, I know we are a serious forum but it's nice to have a bit of comedy relief from time to time lol...
did conisider it, then decided to go with normal reply lol. Do also agree comic relief is a good thing, but surely from my siggy you will notice im no billy connolly :D, although with some of the recent photo topics there has been the opportunity to say Jobbie ;) |
Royals, Corns, Boa, Kings, Hoggy, Ratsnakes
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JanieW
Old Royal - I Post too much!
United Kingdom
2279 Posts |
Posted - 29/01/2012 : 02:38:42
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Rep! I'm surprised at you tsk tsk
Do pray explain to one such as myself, the 'comic relief' of the title I set.
You do realise I assume that in posting that comment it isn't Kelf opening himself for quips..oh no..it's you!! LOL
You are fortunate that its gone 2am and i'm not as sharp witted as usual, but be warned come morning. |
Peoples Of Middle Earth:
Bert (Staffy) , named after Tolkien's stone Troll
Popeye, African Grey
Gimli (Son Of Gloin), Baby Beardie
Slinky, Baby Royal Python
Fëanor..Baby Mexican Common Boa
Casper 2011 Male Ghost Corn Snake **RIP**
Hoard of Orcs (Dubia Roach Colony)
Pearl & Ivory--African Giant Albino Land Snails
Ra, Taiwanese Beauty Snake
Henry, Western Hognose *Missing*
Pippin, Coastal X Diamond Carpet Python
Elanor, Pastel Royal
Timmy, Western Hognose
Flake, Calico male royal, Eowyn, Arabesque Boa |
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reptilemadd
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
969 Posts |
Posted - 29/01/2012 : 09:50:25
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Well in response to the first part of kelfs post (Not as often as I could :( ) I'm sure if we are being honest that would be every blokes answer even if they didn't own any reptiles  lmao |
1.0.0 beardie "magic"
1.1.0 100% Het Clown "Cerberus" and "Artemis"
0.1.0 Poss Calico "Ariadne"
1.0.0 Lesser " Kronos"
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sultanheart
Yearling
United Arab Emirates
182 Posts |
Posted - 29/01/2012 : 10:31:42
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| as for me, every two or three days but for long time ..put them both (rasha & slinky ) around my neck while exploring the net.. seems they like handling and the heat of our bodies =)) |
1.1.0 royal python(Rasha & slinky)
0.0.1 box turtle
0.0.1 water turtle
2.1.0 canary birds
1.1.0 budgies birds
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JanieW
Old Royal - I Post too much!
United Kingdom
2279 Posts |
Posted - 29/01/2012 : 10:32:32
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| Yeah but that's the bit I don't understand..would you explain it to me? :) |
Peoples Of Middle Earth:
Bert (Staffy) , named after Tolkien's stone Troll
Popeye, African Grey
Gimli (Son Of Gloin), Baby Beardie
Slinky, Baby Royal Python
Fëanor..Baby Mexican Common Boa
Casper 2011 Male Ghost Corn Snake **RIP**
Hoard of Orcs (Dubia Roach Colony)
Pearl & Ivory--African Giant Albino Land Snails
Ra, Taiwanese Beauty Snake
Henry, Western Hognose *Missing*
Pippin, Coastal X Diamond Carpet Python
Elanor, Pastel Royal
Timmy, Western Hognose
Flake, Calico male royal, Eowyn, Arabesque Boa |
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How Often Do You Handle Your Snake?
