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How long of a handling period is safe for corn snakes?

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kirimoth

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My recently acquired snake is about 3 years old, very docile, and seems calm and comfortable with being handled, so I try to do so for at least a little bit every day (except for 2-3 days after feeding).

Is there a guideline to how often or how long a corn snake should be handled? The longest I've had her out of her viv so far was for about an hour, usually I just handle her for 5-15 minutes.
 
I bring animals to shows where they get handled a lot over a three day period. As long as it is attentive handling, as in not rough horseplay, a snake can be held for a very long time. My friend has a Butter that regularly falls asleep in his hands during shows. We all swear the animal has Narcolepsy! I have friends who sit and watch tv with their snakes for hours on end. The snakes are content to have a warm safe spot to relax as much as their owner.
By three the chance of regurge after a meal is much reduced. You can usually handle a 3 year old snake comfortably within 24 hours after feeding.

Terri
 
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