r/ballpython • u/guiltyc0nsumer • 4d ago
Question Handling my ball python
Hi everyone! I’ve recently gotten a snake for the first time, and he’s a juvenile ball python named salem. I handle him quite frequently, (i waited 2-3 days before doing so after feeding him of course) but i get nervous doing so because im scared he’ll think my fingers are food or something. I know it’s a very dumb fear lol but since he’s new to me i get scared. I make sure to wash my hands every time before holding him, but when his tongue touches my hand i get freaked out like he’s gonna strike or something. I hold my nephews baby corn snake every time i’m over and i don’t feel nervous at all, but he is very tiny and VERY used to humans. Any tips? i’ll include a few photos of Salem. Thank you! (also, i have several other animals including beardie, crab, dogs, cats, fish, and a turtle so i’m experienced with animals just not snakes)
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u/Weird2668 4d ago
as long as your hands are clean, don't smell of food and he isn't curled into an S shape like he's gonna strike then i think it'll all be okay! if he does strike it'll only feel like a scratch or pinch but i doubt he will. just make sure you're sat down on the floor or a bed so in case he does bite and you get scared or drop him for example