Using a Hook?

[Zeusy]

I've had my Jungle hatchling for just over two weeks now and i have been using a hook to get him out of his click clack (after a week of settling in). I let him climb onto the hook then lift him up and keep my open palm near him and allow him to climb on when he is ready. Is this ok? When should i just try and pick him up?
During the day he is always in his hide so i lift that up and he is coiled there, looking at me. I'm confident he will try to give me a bite if i go straight in (though i could be wrong). I'm not overly concerned about the bite (i kinda want it to happen so i can just get past that and move on) but i'm worried about causing damage to him. If he does bite me, could this set back the progress i have made and make him think he needs to just bite and i will go away?
Today, i got him out and he wasn't at all interested in exploring, he just sat there on the hook looking at me so i think he was stressed a bit and i just put him back.
Any advice on how i should progress would be great.

Thanks all.

 

[Wing_Nut]

Personally, I leave my snakes well alone if they are in there hide. I think it kind of defeats the purpose of a hide if they are taken from it when it suits. But then again, I don't handle my snakes all that much either, they seem so content just sitting there. I think in this case, less is really more.

Kind regards

Wing_Nut

 

[Tinky]

There will be differing ideas. I tend to get my guys out from their hied more than if they are out on a branch, (once they grab hold of the brance ite pretty much game over with a 2.5m python).

My Costal was fine with me reaching in and using my hands to remove, however my Bredli has always been cage defensive, (a big cuddly sook once out).

Now always use a hook to remove from their enclosure, but that is just what works for me and my animals.

 

[Sezzzzzzzzz]

i use a hook to get all my snakes out, 'cept my MD cos she doesn't even strike at her rats. IMO you do whatever works for you and whatever you are comfy with, but once you cop a bite from a hatchy you'll wonder what you were worried about.

 

[Tinky]

i use a hook to get all my snakes out, 'cept my MD cos she doesn't even strike at her rats. IMO you do whatever works for you and whatever you are comfy with, but once you cop a bite from a hatchy you'll wonder what you were worried about.

......and once you are bitten for the first time by a 2.5m python, (yes, had him from a hatchie, and bitten for the first time only recently), you will probably think a hook is the smart and safe option.

 

[Sezzzzzzzzz]

......and once you are bitten for the first time by a 2.5m python, (yes, had him from a hatchie, and bitten for the first time only recently), you will probably think a hook is the smart and safe option.

lol, yes, thats the key isn't it, its not IF a snake bites, but WHEN lol.

I just meant that a hatchy bite really don't hurt, its just the fear more than anything...

 

[Zeusy]

im not too concerned about the pain (or rerally lack there of) but it still worry about it. Lol. Thats why i want to get it done and over with but at the same time, i dont want to encourage him to bite me as im not sure what permanent effect they may have on his currently awesome temperament.

 

[The_Geeza]

I hook all my snakes but usually i just push there pointy end away with it then i just calmly hand them out.....worked for me last 3 yrs and im sure my adult jungle and bredli would have thought different if i didnt!..........Getting bitten? what does it achieve??????? who does it help? snake or u?

 

[PythonLegs]

A hook? For a hatchie? Bin the hook, take a trip to bunnings for a spoonful of cement. A bite won't change your snakes temperament, only time and size will do that.

 

[Zeusy]

Thanks for everyones help