I think you are on the right track already, with your thinking, and the evidence that you witnessed with your other king, in that particular experience, speaks volumes. Of course, since each snake is an individual, some may require more handling, than others, to calm down, but like yourself, I am a believer of handling them when they are young can assist in letting them know that you are not a threat, and that they can, and do, calm down, from handlings.

For me, I let the snakes settle in a few weeks before I do any major handling, other than cage cleaning, watering, feeding, etc. Then, I handle them a little bit, at a time, then let those times get longer and longer, until it seems like they have become used to the handling. Then, as they grow, I have experienced them to remain calm for the remainder of their lives. My whole collection is dog tame, and so, that has been my experience.

Congratulations on the new snake as well!!




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