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Just a quick question from a newbie snake lover!

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Dragonz

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Hey! I've just had my first cornsnake (shes gorgeous!) Fully grown I think she's about 2. I had her 2nd hand, and she seemed fine in the house we went to (my guys had snakes before and could tell she was well looked after and good health etc.) Anyways shes very nervous, shes still in the same viv, I'm just wondering how long its best to leave before trying to handle her (I handled her at the house before she was fine, if not a bit nosey!) I've heard to leave her for a week and then try, or wait until she feeds then try a couple of days after shes fed, I'm very confused!! I don't want to cause any uneccesary stress etc. So if someone could give me a couple of pointers etc. I'd really appreciate it!
Thanks!
Heather
:eek:

One more thing, I can't think of a name for her!! Shes typical red and brown and black... Anyone got any suggestions?!?
Thanks!!:D
 
I tend to err on the side of caution. I give more time rather than less. I personally have found that 2-3 weeks works well. The snake has ample time to adjust to changes in temperatures, light cycles, ect.
 
I'm with CAV

Let her settle in to her new environment and eat a couple of times before handling her much. With adults, I find few (never) problems with regurges or such handling the day after feeding. Enjoy your snake! Post a picture if you have one, in my humble opinion, "normals" are the prettiest of all! Good luck. :)
 
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