Not sure what to think about what happened to me during my BPs last feeding. I did what I normally do on feeding day and put the rat in the tank like always. Shortly after I put the rat in, he tried to escape out the door (my tank has a large drop down door since it's a converted showcase). At the time, my BP didn't show any interest in the rat, until I tried to prevent the furry meal from getting out. At that time my BP struck my wrist and tried to wrap me. Thankfully I was quick enough to grab his tail to stop the wrapping. This is the first time I have been bitten and the first time I am aware of that my BP has struck a human (I'm the third owner of this snake).
Should I be worried that my BP will continue to strike or just chalk it up to him becoming interested in his food as I reached in? He did release me on his own and went into his hide right after (kinda seemed like he felt bad for biting me, if that's even possible, lol). This just has me concerned that this won't be a one time event. Oh, before I forget. The rat hadn't been handled by the hand attached to the wrist he struck, so I'm certain that he didn't go after any scent.
Thoughts?
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