Hooray!! I finally got my new baby out. Just like I said, I kept it short, and she was only out for about 10 minutes. She didn't seem bothered at all when I moved the wood chips away(she doesn't use her hide boxes) or when I picked her up. But then, I know better than to hover over snakes when removing them from their cages, so I don't think I made her nervous by sticking my hand in her cage. She was tense and hyperventilating at first, and I let her calm down before readjusting my hands so they supported her completely. She then took a chance to look around. She did try to run once, and I just put my hand under her and held her where she had no chair arms to run to. I think the open spaces scared her more than I did, because she always kept her face away from me. I managed to startle her twice (once when setting her in her cage), but she calmed down quickly, so overall I would say she is a very sweet, but spooky little baby, and my first handling experience was a success! I feel bad for making her so nervous, and hope she grows out of her fear quickly.
I am still amazed at how beautiful she is. I never got a good chance to really appreciate how sleek their faces are. They aren't chubby like ball pythons, thats for sure. This was the first time I had a good look at her eyes, and at the pattern on her sides. I can't wait until she grows up, bloods are such beautiful animals, I am SOOO glad I got one!
Smiles,
Alinda
