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BrianSmith
at Fri Jun 27 19:02:53 2003 [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by BrianSmith ]
As with any snake, boid or otherwise, every snake is an individual. So for the most part, you'll just have to wait and see what he is like, and then work around that.
I have many blood pythons and no two are exactly the same. One generalization I can make (but only based on my personal bloods) is that females tend to be more laid back and even personable. I often give them big hearty full palm pats and a deep massage before picking them up. They certainly tollerate this and even seem to enjoy it. As fat as 10-11 foot female burmese, they are like short, limp firehoses when I hold them. I call them, "My giant land slugs" lol.
The males, on the other hand,........ None of them are personable, none even seem trusting. One always tries to kill me. And the rest, while never biters, despise being held and will wiggle, squirm, flail, thrash and even pee until they either get away or are let go of. Because of this I try to never hold them (or let them know they're being held) and try to keep any contact to a minimum. I respect them and their wishes to be left alone, and so I do leave them alone. They get hides and fresh soaking tubs at all times as this adds to their feeling of safety and security. They all eat like champs.
And to answer your other question,... many people have different views on this,.. but pound for pound, foot for foot, the bloods in my opinion can consume larger meals than any other python or boa. I often give my 5 and 6 foot females 3 to 4 pound rabbits. The males get a weekly large rat. If the females eat such a big rabbit I may wait a month to feed them again. As they are mature I don't want to cause them to become obese. If I am short on rabbits the females get a jumbo rat per week (cept just prior to breeding and after egglaying)
I hope this helps.
>>Hi guys, new to this forum but not new to snakes..
>>I am getting an adult borneo blood python (that's what the
>>gentleman said it was) and just looking for some handling tips.
>>From what I have read, it's best to let them settle in for
>>weeks before really trying to handle a lot? The man says he
>>is handlable and tame, but we'll see!
>>I've read they do spray feces, is there anything to look out
>>for or watch for before this happens? Is it just the fact
>>that the bloods don't like to be held for long periods?
>>I know to really support the body and avoid holding and
>>restraining the head but if anyone has any other tips that
>>would be great!
>>Also, does the girth rule apply here? I can feed my largest
>>adult boas rabbits, will bloods eat those as well or do they
>>mainly stick to rats? Is one jumbo typically enough for
>>an adult or because of the girth do they require more than one?
>>Thanks, I'm a little nervous but very excited!
>>I'll post some pics once I've gotten him!
>>-April
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RE: Adult Blood Tips? - BrianSmith, Fri Jun 27 19:02:53 2003