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Over-Handling?

jennixnay

jennixnay

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All :

Clementine, the 2yo cord we adopted last month, has settled in beautifully.

Question: I generally take her out for no more than 10-15 minutes per day (except for the two days after she eats, when we leave her alone to digest), during which time my twins sons (they're seven) each get a turn to hold her, & we let her play on the carpeted floor of their playroom (where her viv is) -- they make little obstacle courses for her with their blocks, etc, & she seems to enjoy scooting around -- she always comes over to my lap after about 15 minutes, which I've interpreted as her signal that she's ready to go back to her viv (I'm the only one who takes her out & puts her back in).

Yesterday, when I picked her up to put her back in her viv, she slithered up to my shoulder & around my neck, & settled in wrapped around my neck (like a very pretty necklace), tucked under my hair (I have very long hair she seems to like hiding in). When I tried to remove her she kept re-wrapping herself around me, so I finally gave up & sorted the laundry, put in a load of wash, etc., while she literally hung out on my neck & shoulders. When I finally got her to dis-engage & returned her to her viv, she'd been out for about 30-40 minutes.

Is this too much? Is it OK to read her signals rather than enforce the 15-minute rule, or could this have ill effects?

Thx for input/insight...
 
I usually take mine out for 30 minutes a day.

If I see that they are calm I keep them out until they try to get away from me.
 
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I believe it's not exact science.

Some won't mind and even want longer periods outside than 15 minutes.
others might be in more of a "rush" to attend their business... I got one of each.

you should know you snake, so in my opinion listen to it. just watch out how the twins play with it :)
 
Tzuki said:
.you should know you snake, so in my opinion listen to it. just watch out how the twins play with it :)
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Thanks!

& yes -- it's been reinforced over & over that they need to be gentle, & they are super-careful with her. they were actually scolding me yesterday for having her out for longer than usual: "What if she's cold? Are you stressing her out? Is she OK? Are you sure she's OK?"
 
I think that is fine. If she was not happy, she would have left. Your skin was keeping her warm. Some snakes just like to be out. The more enjoyable ones (IMO!!) just sit there and relax. It is not unusual for me to keep a snake out for 30-60 minutes if it is just chilling. The ones that are in constant motion are the ones that don't get to stay out as long.
 
I agree. If the snake wanted to go back, she would have let you put her back.

I have snakes that RUSH back into their homes after tolerating me for a few minutes. Sounds like your baby is being calm and friendly!

Obstacle courses with blocks? Take some pics of that!
 
I let my snakes decide. If they are making motions to go back to the home I move to let them go. If they are moving around but being inquisitive or sitting still they can stay out. I have one that somedays he will sit and be held for 30 minutes and the very next day will be out for 2 and be trying to go home. I just go with the flow.
 
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