2 year old male burm, acting aggressive, what to do?

[Slyther83]

Who are these high end breeders?

Bob Clark, Brian Barczyk, Jay Brewer, Harry Wessels, Greg Bryant... I can keep going.

You're pretty pompous for a guy who has provided mediocre, borderline useless advice multiple times in one thread.

[wilomn]

Gee Whiz Beav, those are some impressive names. Guess what though, I've spoken to and done business with some of them as well. Cool, huh? Funny thing is, while I don't disagree with what you've said, I wasn't there, I've also heard different things directly from these guys.

Heh, who'd a figured?

At any rate I'm sure she'll make an informed and well thought out decision in spite of all our help.

[Slyther83]

You put yourself at an exponentially higher risk by feeding large constrictors outside of the cage opposed to inside.

Hook training is safer than moving a recently fed constrictor back to its cage, period.

[wilomn]

You put yourself at an exponentially higher risk by feeding large constrictors outside of the cage opposed to inside.

Hook training is safer than moving a recently fed constrictor back to its cage, period.

According to some. This is no where that I've ever seen, set in stone.

[Blaizenj]

I have two Burmese pythons that are both over 13 feet and I always put them in a large rubbermaid container to feed them and I have never had any probloms in doing so. I actually feel that this method is a much safer alternative rather than feeding them in the cage and hook traing them. With feeding them in there cage they still are expecting food everytime that door opens and even with hook training them you are still taking a chance of the snake expecting food when you open the door. I move all of my snakes into a rubbermaid container when they are getting fed and I have done so for many years and have had no probloms. I would have to also agree with Wes that if you have tried to do everything that was suggested and with time the snake doesnt seem to calm down any then it should be put down or takin to a rescue. Who wants a 14 foot plus snake that tries to eat you everytime you get it out. We dont need any more issues reguarding large constricters anyways.

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What is paper towel training?

[Blaizenj]

Paper towel training is basically the same thing as hook training, instead of taping or rubbing them on the head with a hook you use a roll of paper towels to do it before you get them out of there cage just to let them know its not feeding time.

[Hypancistrus]

I wanted to let everyone know, I handled him for a bit yesterday and he didn't hiss at any point. That's the first time in several months that he has behaved so well. I kept it short and positive. Going to feed him today and handle him again on Thursday.

[AkHerps]

Good, hopefully the more frequent feedings and short happy handling sessions make an impact

Have you tried the balled up newspaper trick, or are you going to skip it?

[lisafoster2510]

Glad to hear it.