I don't think any snake enjoys being handled, but some will tolerate it better then others. Handling is more for our enjoyment then the benefit of the snake, personally I find handling snakes to be a great stress reliever. Of my ball pythons, I have four that tolerate handling well and one that does not (he's a biter too). Even though I never handle him except when necessary, he is still my poorest feeder. The others will eat anything I put in front of them (usually) I think he is just naturally high strung. Basically I think that it all boils down to getting to know the individual personalities of your pets.



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• DEBATE OVER HANDLING - crestedcham, Tue May 13 23:22:43 2003
• There is no debate........ - UrgentMike, Wed May 14 00:10:01 2003
• RE: There is no debate........ - graffitiraptor, Thu May 15 06:56:40 2003
• I think he means... - pmpimbura, Wed May 14 00:14:17 2003
• RE: I think he means... - crestedcham, Wed May 14 00:22:48 2003
• RE: I think he means... - UrgentMike, Wed May 14 00:33:47 2003
• RE: I think he means... - MightyPython, Wed May 14 01:05:07 2003
• RE: DEBATE OVER HANDLING - VoiceOfTruth, Wed May 14 17:54:09 2003
• I handle them...... - DR.EVIL, Wed May 14 18:39:00 2003
• Sip Sip - gailT, Thu May 15 00:26:47 2003
• RE: DEBATE OVER HANDLING - scotch1977, Thu May 15 02:58:33 2003
• Looks like debate-be-gone! ...more - krystal19_85, Thu May 15 23:35:33 2003