Woma Python

That's exactly what he's been doing. Prodding into the skin like he wants to burrow (and after having a Western Hognose, I thought it would be normal of a burrowing species) and then he took a bite. A sweet spot? Thank you for the insight. Now I kinda know what to look for. I was really curious of what signs to look for since all the snakes I have worked with in the volunteer work setting and even my Spotted haven't shown signs of distress or ready to bite.

How long have you had him Cchardwick? That's unusual for a woma isn't it? Usually always hungry? I have heard about Retics and they are the one species I have a lot of respect for both with them and the people who work with them. I have helped with Burmese, and they are intimidating enough for me. But still held a lot of respect while holding one down to give her shots. I know that works really well with hooks, that's how I use to get my Western Hognose out because he was always false striking me and that was extremely intimidating until I realized that he was bluffing and also way too small to actually hurt me. Thank you for the advice.

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Originally Posted by John1982

My black-heads will push their snout into me(like they're trying to borrow) a few times before munching. I learned pretty quick to move their heads away when they're prodding, before they decide it could make a nice treat. There's also a sweet spot on mine, just a bit behind the head on their necks, that I have to watch out for sometimes. It seems to be a trigger for a feeding response!

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We have 3 womas we got as babies in July. As with most snakes, temperament varies from snake to snake and these are no different. All 3 have never been defensive or defensive biters, they are all very curious and active. They come out of their hides at the slightest sign of movement. All 3 tolerate regular handling and all 3 have great feeding responses and have never refused a meal. This however is where the similarity ends. One male and 1 female have never even tried biting. One female requires a snake hook to remove (yes she has bit and wrapped the hook too). Once out she is constantly prodding with her head trying g to find a part of my hand small enough to swallow. She is completely calm about it too. I just have had to learn to handle her from the tail and mid body like you would an aggressive snake. She shows no sign of distress or aggression, no striking either. If she finds your wrist or hand she will just push along until she finds a spot she likes and she will bite and wrap then stay there until she realizes she can't swallow it and she let's go and starts looking again.
I am hopeful she will grow out of this but I do have 2 my kids can handle so even if she does not, she is beautiful and will make a great breeder.