"Do you have any links or docs that can help me become a better owner?"



Read every thread/post here in the forum. There's 6 pages readily available with tons of good info within 'em. And there's a whole lot more in the archives. Use the "Search Forums" link to search for any topic, keeping your search phrase to one or two words in length.



If I was only allowed to tell you two things it would be:

* Hook train

* Respect their territory



There are several posts on hook training, it's simple & effective. The basic idea is to use a hook to get the snake's attention before handling. Don't use a hook when feeding, only prior to handling. They learn quick & easy.



By "respecting their territory" I mean realize that their cage is their turf and they're apt to naturally defend it. Regardless of the snake's size or species, regardless of the cage type, I normally don't "go in after 'em" I let them come to me or drag them out of their cage onto neautral ground.



Hook training & respecting their territory go hand-in-hand, to me, at least. Even though I use a hook to get their attention I still let them come to me. And they do.



If you've got any specific questions please don't ever hesitate to ask. You know the ol' sayin' about dumb questions - the only dumb question is the one that doesn't get asked. None of us were born knowing what we do now.



Have a good one!

HH
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Due to political correctness run amuck,

this ol' hillbilly is now referred to as an:

Appalachian American





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