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How long do i wait to handel corn snakes

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Question
i just got a about 6 month old corn snake on late friday and right now its monday afternoon on saturday i stuck my hand in to move something and im wondering how much longer efore i can start to hold him

Answer
Hi Tommy,
  I would start handle him now. I am not sure of your experience, but you are going to get bitten. The best way to handle a snake of that size is to reach in with no fear. A snake that size will likely not even draw blood. It is a good idea to not handle them for 24 hours or more after feeding to help them digest their food.