Damage of a 14' retic bite

this looks like he pulled his arm out as it bit him....his own fault, probably wouldnt have been AS bad, but still bad lol

I think he said he didn't pull the snake but the snake twisted as it pulled off his arm. a very quick bite and release.

My guess is that instead of reaching out and grabbing the snake behind the head he recoiled in fear and shock. This is the result of a few dozen pointy little spears being ripped through someone's flesh. My guess is that this snake probably has very few teeth left as well.

Working with wild caught tree pythons and boas early in my snake adventures, years ago, you learned quickly that when a snake bites you there is a process. You don't get it right the first time, but you must grab the animal behind the head to prevent it from removing its own teeth from your flesh. Also, you must not pull back or away from the bite. This is the result of not knowing what to do when you get bit.

Everyone makes these mistakes the first few times. Usually its not with a 14' snake though.

W.e happened It probably wasnt avoidable. Sometimes we think we have been around snakes long enough to judge how they will react but the truth is that they will surprise us from time to time. If you own large reptiles this is a good reminder to never handle alone. Good on him for posting. :gj: