I do too. They seem so miserable, especially when they totally disappear to their hide and don't come out except to shed.
05-01-2017, 07:40 AM
Craiga 01453
My Kingsnake is the absolute worst during shed. He turns into a jerk (not that I blame him) and will lunge at my hand despite being an absolute sweetheart typically. He's never even attempted to strike when not in shed (barely got a tail rattle one time), but even just reaching into his enclosure to change his water, spot clean, etc... is a challenge at times when he is in shed.
It must be pretty miserable for them if it changes his behavior this drastically.
I feel bad for them as well.
05-01-2017, 07:58 AM
Finn0208
Re: Poor fella
Mine is a sweetheart no matter what, he lets me do whatever I want.....I love him to pieces [emoji171]
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05-01-2017, 08:37 AM
Booper
Oh bless him :D
05-01-2017, 09:30 AM
dboeren
It may be partly discomfort, but it may also just be the impaired vision. When you're half-blind and a meal for many predators, it's not unreasonable to get a bit defensive.
05-01-2017, 11:00 AM
Reinz
Poor fella
Quote:
Originally Posted by dboeren
It may be partly discomfort, but it may also just be the impaired vision. When you're half-blind and a meal for many predators, it's not unreasonable to get a bit defensive.
That's why I always talk to my snakes whenever I open the cages. Even though they don't hear like most animals, they at least feel familiar vibrations which I believe helps shun defensive behavior. I always gently touch them as well, except during shed.
