Cape African house snake, Clyde

[macandchz]

dear dollysmom. i am so glad you play with clyde as much as you do. i have a albino ball python and he sounds as tame as clyde. i take mac out and let him slither all over my colorful bedspread -which he seem to like. most people say don't handle them too much or they get stressed, but mac seems to be a sociable snake like clyde.

[DollysMom]

Originally Posted by Charis

Hi there Dollysmom and Clyde!

This is Tavia from CS, I'm Charis on all other reptile forums.

Hi Charis! (Clyde's breeder). Thanks for checking in. Clyde and I send our best, as always. He's curled up in his hide right now, but I'll tell him you said hello!

Originally Posted by macandchz

dear dollysmom. i am so glad you play with clyde as much as you do. i have a albino ball python and he sounds as tame as clyde. i take mac out and let him slither all over my colorful bedspread -which he seem to like. most people say don't handle them too much or they get stressed, but mac seems to be a sociable snake like clyde.

I'm so glad to hear about Mac. He sounds wonderful. I have no experience with BPs but they certainly are beautiful and make great pet snakes. I can picture him happily snaking across your bed!

I guess I don't know any better on handling. Coming from the corn snake world it is the norm to handle. However, I did know that house snakes are hardy and a snake that is very amenable to handling before I got Clyde. I try to handle both my snakes regularly, digestion and shedding aside. But I always look to the snake's needs first. I prefer short, positive handling sessions, especially with babies and youngsters. I'll also skip handling if I'm too tired or not feeling well. No point in having an accident because my brain is not fully functional!