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Taming snake

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  • 28-01-2008 5:19pm
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    Con9903
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    hey, I bought a corn snake last week, Its only ten weeks old and is petrified, any attempt to pick him up and he slithers away. I fed him today for the first time and he ate it no problem. Has anyone got any tips as to how I can gradually get him accustomed to handling?


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    Vinnie K
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    The reason wh he move away is because he's afraid, he;s got to learn that you are not going to hurt him. You just gotta keep taking him out, say 15-30min a day and he'll soon get to tolerate you handeling him. Just make sure not to be rough with him, slow, relaxed movements when picking him up. I just got a new boa recently and am trying to get him used to me, i wish when he didnt wanna be handled he would just move way like yours but instead he lashes outs, but in a short while he'll be alot better.

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    Barlow07
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    Vinnie K wrote: »
    The reason wh he move away is because he's afraid, he;s got to learn that you are not going to hurt him. You just gotta keep taking him out, say 15-30min a day and he'll soon get to tolerate you handeling him. Just make sure not to be rough with him, slow, relaxed movements when picking him up. I just got a new boa recently and am trying to get him used to me, i wish when he didnt wanna be handled he would just move way like yours but instead he lashes outs, but in a short while he'll be alot better.

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    I think thats good advice from Vinne, i had a corn-snake and it was afraid of everyone including myself. I made the mistake of bringing loads of people into the house and let some handle him, it got more aggressive as time went pass. If i was you i wouldnt be letting to many handle it and also as vinne suggested pick up at least twice a day for 15min. I had same problem and i was told this as well.


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    biko
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    Let it out and let it move around you so that it learns you're not going to hurt it. Once it feels comfortable moving around on top/around you then pick it up for longer periods.


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    Vinnie K
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    You could also try putting something of yours in its viv like a glove or something that would get him used to your scent.


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