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Cazador · 12-03-2006, 12:23 PM

Your snake seems to have a real wild streak. Give it a longer swim to tire it out before you offer it your hand. Remember to let it come to you when it gets tired. Don't actively try to grab it. Make sure the water isn't too warm (about 90F or so), and make sure the water is deep enough that it has to swim all the time. It may take a couple of trials, but it'll work if you stick with it.

Since your snake is such a "problem child" you might also try just sticking your hand in its pen once in a while. Don't even touch the snake; just get your scent in there, so it gets more used to you.

12-03-2006, 12:23 PM	#10 (permalink)
Cazador Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Alaska, USA Posts: 1,611	Re: Holiday Gifts Your snake seems to have a real wild streak. Give it a longer swim to tire it out before you offer it your hand. Remember to let it come to you when it gets tired. Don't actively try to grab it. Make sure the water isn't too warm (about 90F or so), and make sure the water is deep enough that it has to swim all the time. It may take a couple of trials, but it'll work if you stick with it. Since your snake is such a "problem child" you might also try just sticking your hand in its pen once in a while. Don't even touch the snake; just get your scent in there, so it gets more used to you.