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Nokturnel Tom
at Fri Mar 4 10:22:24 2005 [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by Nokturnel Tom ]
I did mention that my way may not be the case for all snakes. I said " I find that with Milks if you leave them alone for the first few months of thier lives and let them get some size on them they tend to mellow with out you having to work with them too much. I am sure it is not always the case"
It works for me with Milks. Pituophis are the opposite.If you do not handle a nervous baby they sometimes never outgrow it and are not the best as far as pets go. I have had Nelsoni and still have Black Milks and Hondos and letting them get some size on them before I start handleing them seems to work for me. I never suggested this should be "the norm". Your idea is also certainly worth mention, but even if my spazz of a Hondo is as cool as he can be...he still hates being held. My guess is some snakes of any type just don't tolerate handling no matter how much you want them too. I just get the impression some people who have never kept Milks are afraid they will not enjoy them because many people say they're squirmier than other snakes. This can be the case but my 3 adults are a joy to handle, and I would hate to think others would miss out on these great snakes fearing they never calm down.... Tom Stevens
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RE: To leave them 100% alone or not.... that is the question... - Nokturnel Tom, Fri Mar 4 10:22:24 2005