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How often can corn snakes be held?

>>How often can corn snakes be held?

as often as you like but there are a couple of things to consider.
When you get a new corn snake give it time to get used to its new surroundings before handling too often.
I would recommend a couple of regular feedings.
One other note. It is best to refrain from handling for a little while after feeding. Some say 24 hours some say 48 hours.
I just say let your snake decide.
I can look at my snakes and determine if the food item is digested enough to eliminate the worry of regurgitation with proper handling.
I also know to be carefull on the third or fourth day after feeding. That can be the time to get a handfull of crap....lol
I think once you get a snake and get used to that snakes tendancies you should be able to handle it quite often.

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Corn snakes and rat snakes..No one can have just one.
"resistance is futile"
Jimmy (draybar)

Draybars Snakes

I 100% agree with Jimmy.You will get pooped on or musked sooner or later.Until you get the feel of what a corn or any snake does when holding it make sure it's over something you can throw away or wash...Paul