Hey, I just got my first corn about a week ago, nows he's about 9 weeks old. Since I got him I've been trying to handle him every day (except for 2 days after I fed him) and I've noticed something... He only lets me handle him in the morning, between 9 and 11 am. Any time after 12 and he doesn't let me pick him up or darts out of my hands before I can get him an inch off the ground. I was just wondering if any of you know why he would do this? I thought maybe since it was earlier in the day his cage is cooler and he is slower before we warms up like all reptiles but I don't know if this is true because when I handle him he seems to move the whole time and fairly quickly. Have any of you heard of snakes having a preference to anything like this? I know this is kinda weird but any help is appreciated, thanks.
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Handling and time?
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I'm not a big handler of my snakes. Nothing wrong with it, if they tolerate it well.
What is the temperature in the room where you handle it at hese times? If cooler in the morning, he will be more passive, if it is hot, the heat can crank up attitude. Just a guess.
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Thanks for reading.
Big Tom
The temperature scenario may be the reason.
Baby snakes can stress out when handled because they are in "escape the predator" mode.. at least until they are well adjusted and growing. I know it is hard to not handle a new snake, after all, you are excited and snakes are fascinating creatures. My advice is to curb the handling to when necessary (like cage cleaning, water change, etc). At least for a few months. I think the snake will benefit, which is then a benefit to you.
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Mark
