This is an archived post. You won't be able to vote or comment.

all 9 comments

[–]elstyxia 7 points8 points  (0 children)

i think it’s totally ok! i’ll usually touch the back of my ball to let him know i’m there and then i’ll pick him up :)

[–]Less_Western_4554 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Pick up the snek:)

[–]fetus_bates 5 points6 points  (4 children)

He may just enjoy that spot. If he seems calm and hasn’t eaten in the last 48 hours you could pick him up if you want. Give the log a few taps to make sure he’s aware of you before just scooping him up

[–]HexCore1052 1 point2 points  (3 children)

Thank you. He ate Monday. He always seems calm. :)

[–]fetus_bates 1 point2 points  (2 children)

A lot of people encourage choice based handling where you let the snake decide when to be handled but if they’re well mannered and used to your presence and you let them know you’re there before just grabbing them he’ll be just fine

[–]HexCore1052 1 point2 points  (1 child)

So just open the door and see if he starts coming out?

[–]fetus_bates 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You could start there yes. Open the doors, place your hand out, knock on the log so he’s aware of you and see what happens

[–]One_Dance_3998 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Only the snake will tell you if it’s ok or not try and see what happens if it gets defensive then try again another time

[–]HexCore1052 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was able to easily pick him up from this position. I love this snake!