Ok i know its not right to handle my snake after she eats right???
well i did just for a sec i let her craw on my hand and put her on my desk with me....is this ok or should i put her back....by the way shes sleeping right now just how she was a sec ago when she was in her tank. thx
2007-01-11 07:41:42 · 14 answers · asked by Kenny Mccormick 2 in Pets ➔ Reptiles
ok well i put her back....so about how long till i can handle?????
2007-01-11 08:12:05 · update #1
It's ok. You can handle a snake after they eat. Normally you have to if they are in a feeding box and need to be placed back into their cage. However there is a risk of making the snake regurgitate.
A snake is safe to handle about 24 hours later, however the prey item isn't fully digested until 3-4 days later, depending on the temperature. So, to be on the safe side, I would wait 3 days.
Also if you leave her alone she'll bask in the heat so that her food can digest faster.
If you feed her every week then you'll have 4 days to handle her and 3 days to leave her alone. This routine should help to make for a rather tame snake.
2007-01-11 11:01:32 · answer #1 · answered by Jenn 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The reason they say not to handle a snake after it eats is because a snake will regergate it's food when a predator grabs them so they can get away faster. Some snakes may bite if they a still hungery, but if fed properly you will be fine. I leave my ball in his tank for two-three days before handling again just to let him digest. Your snake can crawl around after eating now problem, just don't be alarmed if she/he regergtates. I have never had it happen, but each snake is different. Next are you feeding live or thawed?? Cuz that can cause a biter too, a live fed snake is more appt to bite at moving fingers then a thawed fed snake they go for smell not movement. Any other questions just ask.
2007-01-11 17:43:34 · answer #2 · answered by maximus 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In all actuality if you gently handle a snake after it eats, you won't have a problem. If you are just holding it and it's just laying there then it won't be stressed out. Stress is a main factor in snakes regurgitating their food. It's not recommended that you handle a snake after it eats. In fact it's suggested that you wait about 2 days before handling it, especially for an extended period of time. But as long as no stress is being caused to the snake, then handling it for a very brief period after it eats is not going to do any harm.
2007-01-13 21:14:45 · answer #3 · answered by Eric S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are not supposed to handle a snake after feeding but it is more for your safety too because you take the risk of being bit after they eat if you handle them. It really depends on the snakes personality and on the species of the snake. If it lets you handle it then it is fine but if you get another snake and try this don't be surprised if it bites you.
2007-01-11 15:49:01 · answer #4 · answered by jason c 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You shouldn't place any undue stress on a just fed snake. The most common reaction is for the snake to regurgitate it's meal, which causes a large amount of stress to the animal, not to mention loss of nutrition. If the snake becomes too stressed, it may quit feeding altogether, This is rather extreme, but it has happened & can lead to the death of the snake.
2007-01-11 16:07:05 · answer #5 · answered by preacher55 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a rule I leave my snakes alone for 2-3 days after they eat. I know I don't like to be pestered when I'm all big and fat and full!
But the snake will kind of let you know (in her non-verbal snakey way) when she's ready to come out again. Mine always retreat under their logs or hide boxes on top of their heating pad right after they eat. When they come out and start slithering around again it's pretty much safe to pick 'em up.
2007-01-11 19:10:56 · answer #6 · answered by Uebermaedchen 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its ok to play with it for a little while. But put him back after a while. You don't want the snake to get loose or anything. I used to have a pet iguana. I once took it outside its tank to play with it. I turned my back and it was gone. So be careful and only play with for at least 4 minutes. not too long.
2007-01-11 15:48:15 · answer #7 · answered by The Zunester 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If handled too soon after eating they can regurgitate. Always feed your snake outside of their tank, that way they don't accidentally ingest some of their bedding. I put mine in an empty terrarium to eat.
2007-01-11 22:22:05 · answer #8 · answered by Jackie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It should be OK. We were staying in a hotel one time and had just fed my snake and the housekeeper wanted to hold him.I should have said no but I let her and the snake bit her.That's the only time Samson has ever bit anybody.We never pick him up after he has ate since that happened.
2007-01-11 15:47:15 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I owned a snake,I never handled it after eating.Just to be on the safe side,I would say no.
2007-01-11 16:10:16 · answer #10 · answered by Jo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋