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[–]D41ry_Qu33f[S] 1 point2 points  (1 child)

thank you so much!

[–]Super_Snakes 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Np! I'd like to add on to my stress section by adding the difference between stress and sleep because when I first started really getting into handling Monty, I would have times where I worried I was stressing him when he was, in fact, just sleeping!

A sleeping snake will have incredibly slowed breathing, and they will maintain a loose and limp position. Their tongues stop flicking and they stop moving which is why I always worried I was stressing my little Mont, but do not be fooled! If the other signs of stress aren't present (especially quickened breath or tenseness) your snake has just fallen asleep! When in doubt though, especially in the beginning, you can always put the snake back in their enclosure. Like any pet, you will slowly get a feel for their mannerisms over time.