Posted by:
DMong
at Thu Aug 13 12:52:16 2009 [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by DMong ]
Good advice!!
Yes, I've been heavy into Hondurans and other Lampropeltis for many years, and as a general rule, they can be pretty nervous as a whole. Most individuals will become very manageable especially after about their first year, while others can remain spooky the remainder of their adult lives. I have some that are absolute sweethearts to hold, and others that still go "bonkers" no matter what!..LOL!
As you mentioned,...slow, calm, deliberate handling without quick movements are key to this. And NEVER put your free hand in front of their face,....they will always see this as a threat, and bolt-off the other way. Extremely slow handling in an "escalator" fashion from underneath seems to work very well with them.
best regards, ~Doug
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