How long to handle snake after feeding

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Status Not open for further replies. I've had a look around and am seeing people say 24 hours, 2 days, 3 days How long should I wait before handling? I fed my girl on Tuesday afternoon, I don't see any lump any more but in saying that I also don't see that she has done her business either so I'm not entirely sure! Sorry if this is sounding like a moronic question, I would just prefer to do the right thing the first time!

Colin morelia. Conversely, a large python who consumes a deer may spend weeks digesting. As a rule of thumb, wait 24 to 72 hours after your snake has fed before holding him. However, if your snake still exhibits a large food bulge after three days -- or if it has gotten bigger since the initial ingestion -- refrain from handling him.

Give him 48 more hours and re-evaluate his status. If you mistakenly handle your snake too soon after he has eaten, he may vomit while in your hands or shortly after returning him to his cage. Vomiting such a large item is hard on his body; he'll need to rest, relax and recuperate.

Ensure that he has access to clean water -- vomiting usually causes dehydration. It may be beneficial to soak your pet for about an hour the next day to ensure that he rehydrates completely. At this time of the year, you should be careful when opening their tubs. After a week or so they will go into shed. Once shed, everything changes. They become absolute demons! They will strike at everything that moves and your fingers are no exception!

They will usually calm down after feeding two or three times, but it may take a little longer for more aggressive babies, sometimes even months. We have noticed that aggressiveness is genetic.

We have one female that gives us babies that are always a lot of fun to hatch. Then they shed and we regret even breeding her! Just kidding, we still love them, but they are much more aggressive compared to most other babies.

We notice this every year. You can handle it immediately after a shed. The hands-off period occurs before the ball python sheds — not after. Always remember, however, you need to wait to handle it at least hours after it eats to allow for proper digestion and reduce the risk of regurgitation.

As a rule of thumb, wait 24 to 72 hours after your snake has fed before holding him. However, if your snake still exhibits a large food bulge after three days — or if it has gotten bigger since the initial ingestion — refrain from handling him. Give him 48 more hours and re-evaluate his status.

Feeding your corn snake rodents that are too small will leave it hungry.