Getting bitten

I read the post wrong if you just got her leave it alone for at least 2 week and feed a few times...

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Originally Posted by OuterScience

I'm more worried about her biting at my face at this point. If I had some gloves I'd put 'em on, but unfortunately, I don't.

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It's easy to not get bitten in the face. Don't let the snake get that close to your face. :)

We had to move her today to clean out her tub, nothing more, she just tried biting at us when we tried putting her back. My older bp ended up being fine after a bit, and after we left him alone.

This thread is less about me asking how I can calm her down, and more about me asking if it's best to just let myself get bitten the next time we decide to handle her, probably after a couple more days. We took her out today to clean out her feces from when she ate.

I wouldn't worry about her making contact on your face just don't make a habit of putting her in front of it. Baby's have such a small strike range. She may try but as long as you're not try to kiss her she shouldn't tap you as much as she may try. Right now she just needs time. Patience will be key in this even though it's super exciting to get a new snake and you don't want to leave it alone. I agree with giving her a few meals first.

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Originally Posted by OuterScience

This thread is less about me asking how I can calm her down, and more about me asking if it's best to just let myself get bitten the next time we decide to handle her, probably after a couple more days. We took her out today to clean out her feces from when she ate.

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Also to answer your question then, obviously try your best NOT to let it bite you if you can help it but if she does, she does, and continue to hold her.

It was difficult to even pick her up and move her without getting bitten at.

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Originally Posted by OuterScience

It was difficult to even pick her up and move her without getting bitten at.

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Then wear gloves if you're scared, but it might be good to take a bite just so you know instead of being so worried about it. Cleaning out the mess is one thing but try not to move her if you don't have to. Not yet anyways. If you've ever been bitten by any other animal ever, just know this will be ten times better. The only exception might be a pet fish. Lol You shouldn't feel a thing.

I didn't really plan on messing with her unless I had to. She got messed with today so I could clean out her tub.

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Originally Posted by OuterScience

I'm more worried about her biting at my face at this point. If I had some gloves I'd put 'em on, but unfortunately, I don't.

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A snake should not be near your face to start with, your head is the hottest part of your body and letting a snake near your face is just asking for trouble.

Young snakes are defensive which is why I recommend minimum handling until they reach 200/250 grams.

Learn your snake body language, learn to make it snap out of it when it is coiled and ready to strike (tap on the top of the head etc), and expect to be bitten and if you do it's not the end of the world it just feel like a paper cut.