We recently purchased a Hog Island Boa male, that is 1.5 years old. He has been very docile and friendly and after letting him get used to his new cage, we have had handled him and had him out of the cage several times. We fed him a rat F/T and he took it and ate immediately. I have always been told to wait at least 2 days to handle them after eating to reduce stress and the chance of regurgitation. So... after two days, my son (13) went to pick him up and he bit him.
So my questions are:
Do you think its because he ate two days ago and is in feeding mode?
Is it typical for them to be aggressive after they have eaten, even after a couple days?
What should our reaction be? This is the first larger snake we have had, so do I leave him alone for a few more days or do I handle him now to get him over it?
Any help would be appreciated!
Thanks!
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