Two things you said that i agree with : Handle it long enough to get used to it. A couple minutes isn't enough. Wear gloves! I've never heard ANYBODY say that. I completely agree. Nothing cuts the session short faster than shock, pain, and blood. The snake just learned that biting works. Continuing the session minus the pain and blood is always better, and the snake learns that biting does not work. Way to go.
0:45 I think she nailed getting the snake out. I've tamed up multiple jungle carpet pythons and helped others do the same, and grabbing them quickly out of their enclosure is what I recommend, so they don't have time to get stressed in the enclosure. Then handling them regularly, daily, teaches them that they aren't food and you aren't food either
@@Jontae4288 honestly, holding them for at least 5 minutes every day, except obviously after they've eaten. I don't even use a snake hook to get my snakes out, though I have one for just in case
I don't use a hook for my 14months and 2 weeks young dude. It's like you said. I have him( my cal king )since he was 7 weeks. And they're pretty smart (as long as you don't smell like food) He never bit me or musked on me. I also scoop him up so I never come from above. And I handle him a lot, and he's just so chill and curious (good long tongflicks, and just crawls onto my glasses and on my arm and so on, also I pet him gently under his chin) no tention, he's very relaxed. In the Terra when he sees me comes to the glass. Not always for food, because I slide the door open and he just crawls onto my arm. And when he's not in the mood for handling he pushes with his body to say not now please. Snakes are so awesome. Now that he's in his adult enclosure and has UVB, he hangs out everywhere (in the plants, branche, burrows him in the reptibark, just explores). It's a mansion for him.. But he deserves it, Afther all its him that cured my depression, and bad habits. Also when I feed him it's only the tongues with the mouse that get in the Terra, never my hands. So when he sees the tongues he already knows he's getting fed. And also Clinr gives only a 3 for handling a cal king. That's too low. They're great if you put in the time and effort. They're gentle snakes. And imo better, or as good as a cornsnake. Mine deserves 5/5 for handling. I hand him to my grandma and he also doesn't bite or musk there. But he's a more relaxed with me because I'm the one that's always busy with him. And he never had a negative experience (that helped too) Actually reading snakes (like my friend theres too that have all kind off snakes) is my only talent I have weirdly enough. They're getting bit by there own snake and I'm not. And I see almost immediately what they did wrong.
I agree I’ve had 3 different cal kings and all were awesome. Especially since it was 40+ years ago and all that were available were ones I caught myself 👍👍 Also had San Diego gopher snakes (total of 2) from age 10 in ‘64 and 1 in the 70s and they, while also very sweet, weren’t as enjoyable as my kings. The kings are so interactive and fun.
This is honestly the best handling video I have seen so far. My wife and I have a new ball python that we are going to start working with and this video will be super helpful. Thanks for sharing!
I’m a year into my first ball python and watching a few channels like this not only opened my eyes to different species but learned SO much on handling. Most wasn’t necessary because I got a sweetheart BP but I wanted to be prepared. Ready to get more when the ol budget allows! Don’t think I’d ever be even a dwarf retic person but I love the tips on husbandry and learning the genetics. Far from completely getting it but sure enjoy watching!! Good luck with your new noodle!!
I completely agree, I have used the information in this video with my female Kayuadi retic and she's gone from being a jumpy and nervous snake who hated being handled to a quiet, slow moving girl who is a joy to interact with. I made a video demonstrating this to show that it works.
This was pretty helpful I'm a new snake owner because I got mine as a rescue she's sweet she doesn't mind being picked up but she doesn't love being handled but she's new n I'm still working with her so we're both getting use to each other. She's the first snake I handled. I did hear if your confident in picking up the snake it helps in how the snake reacts to you. I tried it n I don't think it made that much difference with mine personally. She still tried to snap at me n the first time I jumped but didn't pull away n she tried bout 3 more times n it became funny because she's tiny n she tried to fit my wrist in her mouth. Mind you her head is bout the size of a dime. The last time I held her she wrapped around my wrist n laid in my hand while I pet her so it was cool. Thnx for the info very helpful! Pretty cool experience.
@@ReachOutReptiles she's very tiny I don't think I can handle her with a hook. She's about 12 inches. The first time I used gloves but I had trouble grasping her n I didn't like it because my fingers are small n it was hard for me to grasp her. The second time I just scooped her up with bare hands because she got into striking position but once I went for it she kind of just chilled out n was looking at me like ok we're doing this lol. She's never struck me while getting her so I think that's a good sign. When she gets longer I probably will use a hook but right now she still fits in one palm. I did learn about the hook method but I feel in my case I'll have to wait a lil longer to use it. I really enjoyed your vid because everyone else says to look at the snakes language n you'll know and every snake is different but not many explain much about it. It usually only boils down to if your snake strikes or doesn't like it's ok to hold or are they defensive n that's it. This was pretty good.
Wait until you get the "noodle fever" is can be very contagious; brain from Snakebytes, Ed and Emily from Snake Discovery and Clint from Clint's reptiles are all to blame for my noodle obsession.
@@technoraptor7778 I would say getting bit like a pro by a baby is great. No it doesn't hurt, but it is shocking for most people. My Thoughts? Rockstar status with adults is the ability NOT to get bit at all- rather than just taking it.
Just got my first scary noodle. A baby True Red Tail Boa! He is always is trying to run away. I’ve watched so many videos and this one helped me!!! I love the explanations!
I just got a baby rat snake and he's so defensive, agressive and stressed (he's been through alot before he got to me😪) and this video has been a great source of help ! Thank you guys ⚘
Thank you, I own six snakes before this baby kingsnake, he is well more feisty than my hognose, I am going to keep trying. He always musks and poops on me and strikes and bites me even with hook, I also think he has a huge feeding response. Always hungry
Dude little python bites don't hurt...it looks worse than it is...like a tiny pinch then nothing. Thats why its good to work with them young to greater avoid getting bit by an adult that can actually do damage.
Hi Garrett, I have to say I think it's amazing what you're doing by preserving bloodlines and locales of dwarf and super dwarf retics. I hope to maybe emulate what you're doing in the uk some day. Anyway, I recently bought my first retic and I absolutely love the species, she was sold as a 62.5% superdwarf and I found out later that she has both jampea, Kalatoa and mainland genetics. The percentage isn't certain nor if I'm honest is the locales because it came to light that the person I bought her from wasn't the breeder, he wasn't able to tell me the exact date she was born either so beyond being a cb 19 dwarf retic I really don't know. She has the markings that are typical of the dwarf localities and she is still quite small for her age. She's grown approximately 30 to 40 cm since February and has practically doubled in weight. She was only being fed once every 10-14 days. I since put her feeds up to once a week but after seeing your video about feeding schedules I dropped it to 9 days. I recently put her back up to 7 daily feeds as she seemed to be extra hungry everytime I went near her viv. She's not remotely aggressive and I can get her out without a hook. But she still seems flighty and if she hasn't got a good grip with her tail she tends to panic. Will this pass with regular handling? Great video by the way, I never actually realized the purpose of hook training before watching this video. I am definitely going to invest in one.
Thank you so much! I have extremely high anxiety and had a mental break down because my baby snake has been angry the few days and i put him in a box and he kept hissing at trying to bite
OMG your amazing for this upload! Thanks you your great, I just got a baby baby rat snake! My cat had it acting dead in the front yard. Now it's mine so I'm going to get some crickets to feed it.
kudos to Jess....she took that bite like a champ. Great video I'm gonna use what I've learned here with my two BCI's to get them more use to being handled.
Jessica did great job for not being big snake fan. One day she will own one. That was very helpful on things to look for thanks for all that good info. GOD BLESS 😃😃😃😃
I know it sounds crazy but I rub their bellies, it works on my boas and ball pythons. I dont know if it feels good or if they are getting a sensation that they are moving without really moving, but it works for me
@@ReachOutReptiles I freaking knew it. There's just something in the way they act. I've seen captive defensive snakes before, but their behavior is just too wild.
This video is super informative. Any advice on a spicy yearling burm that when she bites, she rapid fire tag release tag release? She's only about 3 feet/1 lb so she's not huge and we're working with her, with some days no strikes no issues and other days she's rapid fire and she goes for the face/whoever is holding her. Currently I'm using a snake hook, looking to get her moving in her enclosure to get the brain thinking before we take her out of the enclosure, and some days I skip that step because she seems super calm and will snake hook scoop her up (coming out of a front load enclosure) and shell get me. Definitely try not to react if she bites but I will have to in some cases to avoid getting bit in the face since her strike zone is longer than my hand to face distance.
Hello reach reptiles I had my baby retic and I'd just cut it's fangs , does it affect its appetite in eat or whatever ever behavior the snake might have negative response at me?
My thought is maybe the enclosure is too big. The snake sees you coming from so far away you MUST be a predator. This automatically sets up a bad situation, which it must react to.
Yeah my guess is it doesn't feel secure. A 8'x6' enclosure for a 6ft green anaconda is way too big imo. That size is more suitable for a very large more active snake like a 12ft + retic. I would maybe put up a divider and give it half that space. Either that or put hides in it, but if you don't put a big enough water bowl in the hide it will never use it. Husbandry is a bit more complicated than for a Burm or Retic as I'm sure you know. I used to own a green anaconda and to say it was sedentary would be an understatement. That thing sat in it's water dish almost 24/7 and would usually only come out to grab a rat. Very tame as well. I housed it in a 100 gal glass tank (back in the 90s nobody knew any better :D) and it was a total waste of money. I could've saved a lot of money and kept it in a 37 qt sterilite bin with a large water dish and it would've been fine for the first year. They seem to be slow growers compared to Retics and Burms in captivity. At present I have a 1 yr old female burm and she's already 6ft. My Anaconda was over a year old and quite a bit smaller when I sold it.
@@ReachOutReptiles thanks so much sir!! Will update after a month or 2 with results!know that you have helped me in my retic keeping journey! Love from Malaysia!
One thing that for sure is if it hasn't improved in the past year, then doing the same thing continuing forward will not help. I'd go back to the drawing board and trouble shoot what might be making him fearful. Always start with making sure you have covered proper husbandry. ;)
@@ReachOutReptiles She has calmed down a bit. How often should I handle her? I dont do it that often because I dint want to stress her out. Her habitat is almost bioactive. She spends most of her time in the cold side or in the water. She has plenty of warmth also.
@@straightwhitemale2728 there are people who say "never push the snake past its comfort level you'll just stress it out". Problem is if its comfort level is zero you'll never get anywhere. A little stress, in my opinion anyway, isn't all that bad, and you can incrementally increase its comfort level to the point where its no longer stressed out at all. Problem solved, eventually.
@@keithfaulkner6319 thank you. Sometimes she fine. Sometimes she scared until she smells me and calms down a bit and others..well I've been bit dozens of times. I dont let it stop me though. I dont wear gloves so she can get used to the smell but I need to get a snake hook eventually. Itll just be harder cause it's in the process of being bioactive enclosure so there are alot of things she can grab ahold of and will be nearly impossible with a hook.
@@keithfaulkner6319But thanks. I was just worried. I've seen youtubers and breeders with massive retics but there were extremely aggressive and was worried if some were just simply hopeless...as bad as that sounds. Lol
Haha really? Little baby bites freak him out?...aww wimpy. It doesn't hurt....guess its like some people are scared of needles when getting a shot. Cat scratches or a paper cut are waaaaaaaaay worse.
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Two things you said that i agree with :
Handle it long enough to get used to it. A couple minutes isn't enough.
Wear gloves! I've never heard ANYBODY say that. I completely agree. Nothing cuts the session short faster than shock, pain, and blood. The snake just learned that biting works. Continuing the session minus the pain and blood is always better, and the snake learns that biting does not work.
Way to go.
0:45 I think she nailed getting the snake out. I've tamed up multiple jungle carpet pythons and helped others do the same, and grabbing them quickly out of their enclosure is what I recommend, so they don't have time to get stressed in the enclosure. Then handling them regularly, daily, teaches them that they aren't food and you aren't food either
I have a jungle carpet and I’m about to start taming him
@@Jontae4288 honestly, holding them for at least 5 minutes every day, except obviously after they've eaten. I don't even use a snake hook to get my snakes out, though I have one for just in case
@@lyzzidc yeah I gotta start doing that
Snake didn’t like you talking with your hands!😂
I don't use a hook for my 14months and 2 weeks young dude. It's like you said. I have him( my cal king )since he was 7 weeks. And they're pretty smart (as long as you don't smell like food) He never bit me or musked on me. I also scoop him up so I never come from above. And I handle him a lot, and he's just so chill and curious (good long tongflicks, and just crawls onto my glasses and on my arm and so on, also I pet him gently under his chin) no tention, he's very relaxed. In the Terra when he sees me comes to the glass. Not always for food, because I slide the door open and he just crawls onto my arm. And when he's not in the mood for handling he pushes with his body to say not now please. Snakes are so awesome. Now that he's in his adult enclosure and has UVB, he hangs out everywhere (in the plants, branche, burrows him in the reptibark, just explores). It's a mansion for him.. But he deserves it, Afther all its him that cured my depression, and bad habits. Also when I feed him it's only the tongues with the mouse that get in the Terra, never my hands. So when he sees the tongues he already knows he's getting fed.
And also Clinr gives only a 3 for handling a cal king. That's too low. They're great if you put in the time and effort. They're gentle snakes. And imo better, or as good as a cornsnake. Mine deserves 5/5 for handling. I hand him to my grandma and he also doesn't bite or musk there. But he's a more relaxed with me because I'm the one that's always busy with him. And he never had a negative experience (that helped too)
Actually reading snakes (like my friend theres too that have all kind off snakes) is my only talent I have weirdly enough. They're getting bit by there own snake and I'm not. And I see almost immediately what they did wrong.
I agree I’ve had 3 different cal kings and all were awesome. Especially since it was 40+ years ago and all that were available were ones I caught myself 👍👍 Also had San Diego gopher snakes (total of 2) from age 10 in ‘64 and 1 in the 70s and they, while also very sweet, weren’t as enjoyable as my kings. The kings are so interactive and fun.
This is honestly the best handling video I have seen so far. My wife and I have a new ball python that we are going to start working with and this video will be super helpful. Thanks for sharing!
I’m a year into my first ball python and watching a few channels like this not only opened my eyes to different species but learned SO much on handling. Most wasn’t necessary because I got a sweetheart BP but I wanted to be prepared. Ready to get more when the ol budget allows! Don’t think I’d ever be even a dwarf retic person but I love the tips on husbandry and learning the genetics. Far from completely getting it but sure enjoy watching!! Good luck with your new noodle!!
I completely agree, I have used the information in this video with my female Kayuadi retic and she's gone from being a jumpy and nervous snake who hated being handled to a quiet, slow moving girl who is a joy to interact with. I made a video demonstrating this to show that it works.
This was pretty helpful I'm a new snake owner because I got mine as a rescue she's sweet she doesn't mind being picked up but she doesn't love being handled but she's new n I'm still working with her so we're both getting use to each other. She's the first snake I handled. I did hear if your confident in picking up the snake it helps in how the snake reacts to you. I tried it n I don't think it made that much difference with mine personally. She still tried to snap at me n the first time I jumped but didn't pull away n she tried bout 3 more times n it became funny because she's tiny n she tried to fit my wrist in her mouth. Mind you her head is bout the size of a dime. The last time I held her she wrapped around my wrist n laid in my hand while I pet her so it was cool. Thnx for the info very helpful! Pretty cool experience.
Be sure to use some kind of hook or tool to pick her up, so each handling session doesn't start with her stressing out. Good luck!
@@ReachOutReptiles she's very tiny I don't think I can handle her with a hook. She's about 12 inches. The first time I used gloves but I had trouble grasping her n I didn't like it because my fingers are small n it was hard for me to grasp her. The second time I just scooped her up with bare hands because she got into striking position but once I went for it she kind of just chilled out n was looking at me like ok we're doing this lol. She's never struck me while getting her so I think that's a good sign. When she gets longer I probably will use a hook but right now she still fits in one palm. I did learn about the hook method but I feel in my case I'll have to wait a lil longer to use it. I really enjoyed your vid because everyone else says to look at the snakes language n you'll know and every snake is different but not many explain much about it. It usually only boils down to if your snake strikes or doesn't like it's ok to hold or are they defensive n that's it. This was pretty good.
That was so informative. I don’t own any snakes but found that fascinating!
Wait until you get the "noodle fever" is can be very contagious; brain from Snakebytes, Ed and Emily from Snake Discovery and Clint from Clint's reptiles are all to blame for my noodle obsession.
Wow Jess great job keeping calm! I can tell you trust Garrett, good team work over there at ROR.
That was ROCKSTAR status Jessica... Really very bad azz congrats seriously... 🤩🤩🔥🔥👊
?? It was just a baby guys....try keeping calm when an adult does that...then thats Rockstar status.
@@technoraptor7778 I would say getting bit like a pro by a baby is great. No it doesn't hurt, but it is shocking for most people. My Thoughts? Rockstar status with adults is the ability NOT to get bit at all- rather than just taking it.
Is Jess taking over Rob’s job since she knows how to handle a snake bite like a Pro? Good video and happy to see Jess in there. We need more Jess.
Just got my first scary noodle. A baby True Red Tail Boa! He is always is trying to run away. I’ve watched so many videos and this one helped me!!! I love the explanations!
I just got a baby rat snake and he's so defensive, agressive and stressed (he's been through alot before he got to me😪) and this video has been a great source of help ! Thank you guys ⚘
Awesome Video! We love our new Selayer Island dwarf we purchased from you. He's been energic, sweet and curious sense the first day he arrived.
Jess freaking killed it! Great info put out Garrett, love the desensitization program y’all have going on at ROR
My tegu will not let me roll him side to side and almost upside down haha. She took that bite like a boss
Damn girl you got balls of steel. I jumped when it bit you haha. That was amazing and great tips.
Jessica is a trooper.
Thank you, I own six snakes before this baby kingsnake, he is well more feisty than my hognose, I am going to keep trying. He always musks and poops on me and strikes and bites me even with hook, I also think he has a huge feeding response. Always hungry
Awesome job Jess, couldn't have done better myself, and that's 20 years of snake experience
Damn girls are strong she didnt even flinch, Meanwhile my reaction of getting bit was the same with ROB xD
Anyways great video!
Dude little python bites don't hurt...it looks worse than it is...like a tiny pinch then nothing. Thats why its good to work with them young to greater avoid getting bit by an adult that can actually do damage.
@@technoraptor7778 My retic isn't that small anymore she is 3 ft and my hands was for dinner XD even tho i used hook to get her out of feeding mode.
Really great video. Jess is better than most of us. She’s definitely a “snake person” within a year. Probably more than one.
Snakes can really understand our chemistry...
This was almost like ASMR.
Hi Garrett, I have to say I think it's amazing what you're doing by preserving bloodlines and locales of dwarf and super dwarf retics. I hope to maybe emulate what you're doing in the uk some day. Anyway, I recently bought my first retic and I absolutely love the species, she was sold as a 62.5% superdwarf and I found out later that she has both jampea, Kalatoa and mainland genetics. The percentage isn't certain nor if I'm honest is the locales because it came to light that the person I bought her from wasn't the breeder, he wasn't able to tell me the exact date she was born either so beyond being a cb 19 dwarf retic I really don't know. She has the markings that are typical of the dwarf localities and she is still quite small for her age. She's grown approximately 30 to 40 cm since February and has practically doubled in weight. She was only being fed once every 10-14 days. I since put her feeds up to once a week but after seeing your video about feeding schedules I dropped it to 9 days. I recently put her back up to 7 daily feeds as she seemed to be extra hungry everytime I went near her viv. She's not remotely aggressive and I can get her out without a hook. But she still seems flighty and if she hasn't got a good grip with her tail she tends to panic. Will this pass with regular handling?
Great video by the way, I never actually realized the purpose of hook training before watching this video. I am definitely going to invest in one.
Way to go Jess!
Thank you so much! I have extremely high anxiety and had a mental break down because my baby snake has been angry the few days and i put him in a box and he kept hissing at trying to bite
Great job Jess!!! Lots of great info in here too Garrett!
OMG your amazing for this upload! Thanks you your great, I just got a baby baby rat snake! My cat had it acting dead in the front yard. Now it's mine so I'm going to get some crickets to feed it.
This was awesome and just straight to the point!
kudos to Jess....she took that bite like a champ. Great video I'm gonna use what I've learned here with my two BCI's to get them more use to being handled.
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This was so helpful I didn’t know about the anchoring meant they getting ready to eat you lol but it’s true
Jessica did great job for not being big snake fan. One day she will own one. That was very helpful on things to look for thanks for all that good info.
GOD BLESS 😃😃😃😃
I've recently switched from K-Y Jelly to EVOO for backdoor entry 😎
This is great. I have a baby scrub python I've been working with. Definitely making progress, but I'll absolutely be employing some of this.
Thanks Garret.
Gonna start doing this rutine with my new VERY defencive baby
Jess great job ......Rob lol
Sorry had to comment again GREAT VIDEO
This came out at the perfect time for me. Just added a baby Bredl's to the family.
Glad we could help! Be sure to check out our other training videos as well.
This video is By far the best video I’ve ever seen!
Have you checked out the rest of our videos yet?? ;)
@@ReachOutReptiles I go through them everyday!
Great video👍👍... Jess you are a trooper. Zero reaction was amazing. Was that the first time you were bitten by a snake?
Great information 👍🏻
Another great video! Thank you!
Well done! Couldn't have done a better job!
Love this channel
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I know it sounds crazy but I rub their bellies, it works on my boas and ball pythons. I dont know if it feels good or if they are getting a sensation that they are moving without really moving, but it works for me
I'm gonna try this exact thing with my baby Giant Hognose. They're surprisingly "feral" compared to Plains Hognose.
Especially since nearly all of them are wild caught.
Especially since nearly all of them are wild caught
@@ReachOutReptiles I freaking knew it. There's just something in the way they act. I've seen captive defensive snakes before, but their behavior is just too wild.
Thanks
Jess is a rockstar!
yeah she is!
Awesome video! Learning as much as I can. Trying to get snake wrinkles in my brain. Lol
Glad to help
This video is super informative. Any advice on a spicy yearling burm that when she bites, she rapid fire tag release tag release? She's only about 3 feet/1 lb so she's not huge and we're working with her, with some days no strikes no issues and other days she's rapid fire and she goes for the face/whoever is holding her.
Currently I'm using a snake hook, looking to get her moving in her enclosure to get the brain thinking before we take her out of the enclosure, and some days I skip that step because she seems super calm and will snake hook scoop her up (coming out of a front load enclosure) and shell get me. Definitely try not to react if she bites but I will have to in some cases to avoid getting bit in the face since her strike zone is longer than my hand to face distance.
That was a great video
How do I do this with a western hognose
Hello reach reptiles I had my baby retic and I'd just cut it's fangs , does it affect its appetite in eat or whatever ever behavior the snake might have negative response at me?
I got a 6foot green anaconda that I cant seam to get to stop biting me any suggestions
What type of enclosure size is it
@@wanik4 8foot by 6foot
Wear gloves, and use the tips in this video consistently. Good luck!
My thought is maybe the enclosure is too big. The snake sees you coming from so far away you MUST be a predator. This automatically sets up a bad situation, which it must react to.
Yeah my guess is it doesn't feel secure. A 8'x6' enclosure for a 6ft green anaconda is way too big imo. That size is more suitable for a very large more active snake like a 12ft + retic. I would maybe put up a divider and give it half that space. Either that or put hides in it, but if you don't put a big enough water bowl in the hide it will never use it. Husbandry is a bit more complicated than for a Burm or Retic as I'm sure you know. I used to own a green anaconda and to say it was sedentary would be an understatement. That thing sat in it's water dish almost 24/7 and would usually only come out to grab a rat. Very tame as well. I housed it in a 100 gal glass tank (back in the 90s nobody knew any better :D) and it was a total waste of money. I could've saved a lot of money and kept it in a 37 qt sterilite bin with a large water dish and it would've been fine for the first year. They seem to be slow growers compared to Retics and Burms in captivity. At present I have a 1 yr old female burm and she's already 6ft. My Anaconda was over a year old and quite a bit smaller when I sold it.
How do you go about purchasing a snake from you. Looked at your sight and couldn't figure it out.
Hi Benjamin! We'd love to help you find a snake. Please email us at info@reachoutreptiles.com :)
Rob 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Also, bites HURT! Ok, not much for a baby, but still. Pain is pain, and it's there. Telling people there's NO pain is wrong.
What hook is that?
I make small hooks out of those s-shaped plant pot hangers. Bend one end out - instant hook.
Do we do this handling daily? And is there a time limit to how long a handling session would be?
Short sessions multiple times a day, each ending on a good note, once the snake is calm and relaxed. Good luck!
@@ReachOutReptiles thanks so much sir!! Will update after a month or 2 with results!know that you have helped me in my retic keeping journey! Love from Malaysia!
My Tiger Retic is a little over a year old and still pretty angry all the time. Is it too late to turn her to puppy dog tame or will it never happen?
One thing that for sure is if it hasn't improved in the past year, then doing the same thing continuing forward will not help. I'd go back to the drawing board and trouble shoot what might be making him fearful. Always start with making sure you have covered proper husbandry. ;)
@@ReachOutReptiles She has calmed down a bit. How often should I handle her? I dont do it that often because I dint want to stress her out. Her habitat is almost bioactive. She spends most of her time in the cold side or in the water. She has plenty of warmth also.
@@straightwhitemale2728 there are people who say "never push the snake past its comfort level you'll just stress it out".
Problem is if its comfort level is zero you'll never get anywhere.
A little stress, in my opinion anyway, isn't all that bad, and you can incrementally increase its comfort level to the point where its no longer stressed out at all.
Problem solved, eventually.
@@keithfaulkner6319 thank you. Sometimes she fine. Sometimes she scared until she smells me and calms down a bit and others..well I've been bit dozens of times. I dont let it stop me though. I dont wear gloves so she can get used to the smell but I need to get a snake hook eventually. Itll just be harder cause it's in the process of being bioactive enclosure so there are alot of things she can grab ahold of and will be nearly impossible with a hook.
@@keithfaulkner6319But thanks. I was just worried. I've seen youtubers and breeders with massive retics but there were extremely aggressive and was worried if some were just simply hopeless...as bad as that sounds. Lol
Great tips guys.... Wish every breeder did this...... Some just want money
Haha really? Little baby bites freak him out?...aww wimpy. It doesn't hurt....guess its like some people are scared of needles when getting a shot. Cat scratches or a paper cut are waaaaaaaaay worse.