Snake Handling
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- Опубліковано 18 вер 2024
- Choice-Based and Context-Based Snake Handling: Respecting Boundaries and Building Trust
In this video, I share my approach to handling snakes based on choice and context. I never force-handle my snakes, and I respect their space, especially when they are in their hide or within their habitat. If a snake chooses not to engage with me or the environment, we don't force interaction unless it's an emergency. However, if a snake comes to the door of its enclosure, explores, or shows interest, we allow interaction on their terms.
Just like how we expect our personal space to be respected when we stay inside, my snakes have the same autonomy. If they venture out, much like us stepping into the world and adhering to rules like following detour signs or stopping at stop lights, the snakes may experience brief touch, handling, or being picked up, without restraint or restriction, and then allowed to continue about their business.
Watch to see how this method fosters trust, promotes choice, and respects the individuality of each snake.
Lori A. Torrini, CPDT-KA, AAB-UW, FFCP-Trainer/Veterinary/Equine/Shelters
AAS Zoo Keeping, BSc Animal Health and Behavior, MPs Animal Science and Behavior
www.BehaviorEducation.org
www.Patreon.com/BehaviorEducation
Tau Ceti (TC)
Python reticulatus (Kalatoa locality - Super Dwarf)
Super Dwarf Reticulated Python, hatched 06/06/2019
Produced by @ReachOutReptiles
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Great video!
@@webwheeler2469 Thank you!
I also only handle mine went they approach me. There's always one or two that will come up to me when I enter their room and put their head on my shoulder for their "hug and kiss". Something that they copied from their mother. They have their own bedroom with a queen size heated waterbed(spoiled rotten. lol). There's nice enclosures in their room but the doors are left open so they come and go as they please. No I don't recommend anyone copying me. Oh yeah did I mention they are five 20 foot Pythons? The best home security system. They don't bark.
Same w/horses, cats, and dogs?
@@Dovietail Yes!
I've started trying to get my snake to come to me and I think it freaks him out. He normally just starts slithering out if I open something, even onto me but if l rest my hand under the opening, he stops and stares. Like its weird of me or something.
@@Badficwriter He’s not ready for the human contact yet then. I have a video series about how to work up to that. The Gradual Desensitization Playlist.
Do you have a video of how to snake proof your house?
@@naugle67 I discuss this in so many of my videos, I do t think I have one solely about this because I discuss it so much overall. I did help my friend by sending him suggestions when he made a video about it. You can watch that here: ua-cam.com/video/AniU5KFfxt8/v-deo.htmlsi=YkD-lgKL2uufek4F
@@LoriTorriniThank you for the link. I just got an enchi pied pos leopard male from Bob a couple of weeks ago.
Do you watch them like a hawk while they're out? Have you ever had a snake escape/get lost?
@@elisec9530 when they are out deliberately it is in areas we have snake proofed. We have had one Cornsnake escape without our knowledge, he was missing for 5 weeks and one day he just showed up crawling along a shelf.
@@LoriTorrini thank you for responding! Having a snake proofed snake room makes a ton of sense