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Old 22-03-2009, 11:23 PM
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Who else find handling there snakes very relaxing?

I find after a stressful day a few mins handling Noodle and all the stress just flows away.
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Old 22-03-2009, 11:32 PM
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Who else find handling there snakes very relaxing?

I find after a stressful day a few mins handling Noodle and all the stress just flows away.

Depends what snakes you've got mate, one of mine stresses me out when hes not in a good mood, keeps me awake and on my toes though
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Old 22-03-2009, 11:35 PM
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Who else find handling there snakes very relaxing?

I find after a stressful day a few mins handling Noodle and all the stress just flows away.
I agree but it does sometimes depend on the snake lol
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Old 22-03-2009, 11:38 PM
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All depends, but generally yes
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Old 22-03-2009, 11:40 PM
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Yeh definately, I get a real buzz from handling them. Even just watching them.
Great stress reliever, just like stroking a dog or a cat
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Old 23-03-2009, 07:58 AM
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Thanks for the replys I am pleased I am not the only one
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Old 23-03-2009, 09:26 AM
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i voted very. can be in the worse mood in the world and 5 mins with one of the snakes and i'm as relaxed as can be
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Old 23-03-2009, 12:38 PM
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Yes i find handling my snakes relaxing..it can have an almost hypnotic quality!!
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Old 23-03-2009, 12:39 PM
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A big "yes very" for me. My doc said that, as with cats and dogs, tending to all kinds of creatures can lower the heart rate and aid with relaxation.
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Old 23-03-2009, 12:43 PM
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Very but I wonder what my snake would vote??! being the snake handled?
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