Do You Think He'll Bite My Nose?

[missi182]

OK so every time I take my little boy bp out and hold him close to the upper half of my body, he makes his way toward my nose! (I breath out of my nose more than my mouth) He will stretch right out close to my face until he is literally licking my nose!

Do you think he might be hungry and bite it or is just checking it out because its warm? Hes very very docile and I don't handle him around feeding time. I know this is a weird question

[spix14]

Probably not likely...but as a general rule I don't trust a snake near my face until I know them really, really well. My friend got bitten in the face by his 7 foot red tail and the next day he looked like he got punched in the eye. Obviously a baby ball wouldn't be able to do the same kind of damage, but still. If you don't feel secure with him near your face then just gently steer him away. He's most likely just checking things out but better safe than sorry.

[ChrisBowsman]

It's really not a good idea to get nose-to-nose with any animal. Lots of different creatures take things lots of different ways.

[West Coast Jungle]

You need to see their body language, if they are in a S striking pose you dont want to stick them in your face.

[Indigo]

All of the ones here like to periscope up to faces, and crawl in hair and over glasses. It really depends on the animal.

[missi182]

hes never in a strike position when he does it, I usually dont let him do it for long but its crazy to watch him just sit in my hands and do whatever he can to get up toward my face.

[Ladydragon]

mine does that any time I hold him. He slithers about my shoulders and eventually ends up slithering up my face and entwining himself into my hair and/or glasses.. he's already bent two pair (thank god they are the cheap over the counter reading ones ). He also likes to rub against my mouth or nose, which of course I steer him away from gently. But it is funny to watch.

[TanyaL]

Would there be any concern about somanila(sp?) because the snake is 'licking' your face? Sorry if this is a stupid comment!

The only animal I get face to face with is my golden and only because I trust her 110%. I don't think you can establish that same level of trust with a snake as you can a dog. Some might disagree but that is just my opinion.

I won't get face to face with my other dogs either....rather it be because of bad breath or because the one gets cranky when she isn't feeling good.

[OhBalls]

Would there be any concern about somanila(sp?) because the snake is 'licking' your face? Sorry if this is a stupid comment!

The only animal I get face to face with is my golden and only because I trust her 110%. I don't think you can establish that same level of trust with a snake as you can a dog. Some might disagree but that is just my opinion.

I won't get face to face with my other dogs either....rather it be because of bad breath or because the one gets cranky when she isn't feeling good.

Heck, I share my ice cream with my dog till he licks his but (I'd say I was kidding if I didn't share ice cream with my dog)

they like the warmth......but anyway....it's usually just curiosity and wont bite unless they feel threatened...

and don't smoke...they'll strike without warning.......learned that the hard way!

[ajeff]

Its cold out side his home, he is probably just trying to reach the warmest spot he can find in the area... your head

But yeah, its generaly a good idea to keep them away from your face and head, just in case