Re: Aggressive BP handling
If the BP all of the sudden feels something behind it, it's likely going to startle it. I go beside it so it can see me, I don't think I have much of a chance of getting struck as long as I pay attention. If I see the head coiled and starting to face me then I'll move my hand. If I go straight in from the front all it has to do is strike, if I go from the side it has to turn it's head and then strike.
Re: Aggressive BP handling
^^^^^ I do this with my BCI and even though its only a year and a half and only a lil over three feet (if he hit, it wouldnt be bad), he seems to know the difference between feeding time and handling time. I come in the same way every single time and have had no issues even though the local pet shop I got him from swore he was nippy.
Re: Aggressive BP handling
Hi folks, I've made note of all your input. Very helpful, thanks!
Re: Aggressive BP handling
Thanks for all the info everyone! I'm going to leave him alone for another week. Feed him on Thursday again and then I'm going out of town Fri-Sun so he should have nice quiet dark alone time to himself ;)