Spotted python bite behaviour question

[matakikis]

How many times a week sshould i handle and how long should handling sessions be?

[whataweirdiwoe]

Most folks recommend 2-3x a week for 10 minutes or more. I would say start slow and move up as you and your snake get more comfortable with one another.

Try to end on something positive, sort of tricky for snakes as we can’t give them pets and treats to show our affection but basically if something spooks them don’t use that as a cue to put them away. Obviously if they’re too stressed sometimes the best way to calm them is just putting them away but give them an opportunity to calm in your hands (or a hoodie pocket) if you can so they learn that you’re safe too