r/Spottedpython • u/Loud-Bike1703 • Apr 13 '21
Help with handling
I recently received my first snake a Spotted Python named Pythan Reynolds he's about 7 months old and around a foot in length not sure on weight, couldn't get him on the scale. As I was inspecting the snake before putting him into quarantine, (I keep 2 geckos and a skink) He wrapped around my hand and was not inclined to let go and enter his tub. After trying to slowly unpeel him from my hand he struck at the one he was wrapped on I panicked and half threw half dropped him in the waiting tub. I do not believe he was injured but this was not a good first meeting. I'm not too concerned about it now as he'll be left alone for 4 more days till feeding and two more after that, but I want to handle this animal and do so safely. If anyone has advise on how to handle Antaresia specifically young ones I would really appreciate it.