Snake bites.

Have you ever been tagged by your snake?

I've been bit once or twice by monty, but recently I've been having dreams that she has been biting my hand every time I reach in to get her. I'm not afraid of her by any stretch. I won't lie, before she got me the first time I was terrified of being bit, but it's no worse than a tattoo or piercing. But now that it's happened, I'm not worried.

If you've never been bit by a ball python, are you afraid of your first time? I mean, it's bound to happen eventually.

Yeah I was a bit worried when I would get my first. Then I did something really stupid during a feed and got tagged. Even though it was an adult, it just felt like a scratch.

Now I'm a bit concerned of one of those - won't release bites to the death with blood everywhere bites. :D

In ten years with sapphire, she didn't strike at me one time, no hissing either, and loki hasn't tried in the couple of weeks I've had him, so far so good. I'm not really afraid of the pain or anything from my first bite (I'm assuming I won't go unbitten forever) but I am slightly scared of the situation I guess. 1. I wouldn't like a food response bite because I would be worried about the snake harming itself trying to coil me, like by ripping out teeth. And 2. I wouldn't like a defensive bite because it means that I startled the snake, or it just doesn't trust me. I can't imagine there would be much physical pain, maybe from an angry adult, but juvenile snakes I'm guessing it's more of a pinch?

I will soon get my first snake. I haven't held one since I was a child, so my fear is both that I will get bitten, and think they're icky.

I love watching snakes, seeing snakes handled, but what if I'm a wimp? I've had and adored rats, but their tales are still icky to me, even though I loved holding them and petting them.

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Originally Posted by carolineleven

I will soon get my first snake. I haven't held one since I was a child, so my fear is both that I will get bitten, and think they're icky.

I love watching snakes, seeing snakes handled, but what if I'm a wimp? I've had and adored rats, but their tales are still icky to me, even though I loved holding them and petting them.

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If you've ever been bitten or even nipped by a rat or mouse .... That hurts way worse than a ball python bite ..... Because it happens so quickly, it actually suprises/scares you more than it hurts .... Unless it's a feeding accident, it will be done before you even realized it happened

I've only been tagged once, and it was a defensive strike from a hatchling at the pet store I help out at. Didn't even leave a mark and my only thought was *awww how cute.*

Now getting tagged by one of the Parrots that boards at the store....that hurt like a mother and left way more of a mark.

Got my first boa, in 1986. I ordered from a local mom and pop pet shop. It was 6 feet plus of what I'm assuming was "angry wild caught". I was determined to make that snake handable. Needless to say, I got over being bit really quick after that. Before coming to this site, I would always feed in a separate tank. Back in the ninties it was considered to reduce cage aggression. I just didn't want rodent contamination/smell in my enclosures. I don't anymore. But for a good stretch I fed a little over a half dozen true red tails, an argentine and a couple of Brazilian rainbows in separate enclosures. So needless to say, I got really good at not getting tagged. The worst is when they just bite without a strike.

God, parrot bites are the WORST. I've been chewed on by hatchling iguanas while taming them down, had a ferret bite and latch onto my thumb when he missed his toy and got my hand instead without realizing it, been teethed on by puppies, been teethed on and clawed up by playing kittens, and nibbled on by taste testing hamsters, and I still think parrots are the worst for bites. Snakes aren't even a thing at this point.

Yep, parrot bites are bad. We have a macaw, and the bites are severe.....the lower beak scoops out the skin, leaving a crater-like bite.


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If you own enough snakes for long enough you will get tagged sooner or later and if it's a BP even a large one it really not that bad there are bites from other animals that are a lot worse, rats, dogs, cats, horses............and yeah I have been bit by all of those (I am bite magnet :rolleyes:)

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Originally Posted by Deborah

If you own enough snakes for long enough you will get tagged sooner or later and if it's a BP even a large one it really not that bad there are bites from other animals that are a lot worse, rats, dogs, cats, horses............and yeah I have been bit by all of those (I am bite magnet :rolleyes:)

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I've been bitten by a horse too (When I about 5, antagonizing the poor thing, and probably deserved it!) and I do remember that one hurting. For a herbivore, their teeth are much sharper than I would expect.

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Originally Posted by Sirensong26

I've been bitten by a horse too (When I about 5, antagonizing the poor thing, and probably deserved it!) and I do remember that one hurting. For a herbivore, their teeth are much sharper than I would expect.

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And because they're grazers, they tend to only get small bites which are much worse than large bites

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Originally Posted by Sirensong26

I've been bitten by a horse too (When I about 5, antagonizing the poor thing, and probably deserved it!) and I do remember that one hurting. For a herbivore, their teeth are much sharper than I would expect.

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In my case I was 19 I was just putting the saddle on him, what apparently people failed to tell me is that horse was notorious for biting people for no reason, he left a large bruise on my upper arm that turned black within hours, I had that bruise for a month but was lucky. Good thing it was not a child instead of me either.

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Originally Posted by Deborah

In my case I was 19 I was just putting the saddle on him, what apparently people failed to tell me is that horse was notorious for biting people for no reason, he left a large bruise on my upper arm that turned black within hours, I had that bruise for a month but was lucky. Good thing it was not a child instead of me either.

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Reason you shouldn't really touch a stallion unless trained. They can get really aggressive if they reach sexual maturity and are not gelded. I think under National Hunt rules (British jumps racing) the horses must be gelded as they only race at ages 3+ and can go on to race until about 13! Can't have stallions in them races haha.

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Originally Posted by George1994

Reason you shouldn't really touch a stallion unless trained. They can get really aggressive if they reach sexual maturity and are not gelded. I think under National Hunt rules (British jumps racing) the horses must be gelded as they only race at ages 3+ and can go on to race until about 13! Can't have stallions in them races haha.

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Not a stallion ;) just a cribber which of course they did not disclose and apparently for him people's arm were as fair game as objects. :rolleyes:

I've never been bit by any balls, but when I was 16 my 7 foot Colombian red tail boa bit my arm. I didn't even feel the bite, I just felt something dripping down my arm, I looked to find blood. Im sure if I didn't feel my boa bite, then a ball couldn't be that bad at all. If you've ever had to force feed, you will see their teeth are very small and thin like hairs.

Never with my first BP, only once with my current one at about 750g and 3', was watching TV with my cat, then afterwards went to put my snake in a tub to clean the cage, probably combo of weird scent and startling, felt like a gentle headbutt, was shocked to see tiny droplets of blood in a semi-circle on my hand, 5 minutes and a good wash later couldn't even see any marks on my skin. There is a possibility of infection, so cleaning with anti-microbial soap is a good idea, also washing hands BEFORE handling a snake if you have been handling other pets recently, and taking care not to startle the snake with extra care anytime rodents or food is anywhere near. There really isn't any pain, definitely nothing that lasts, it's the surprise that gets you, just like getting zapped by static electricity in the winter. The tiny needle teeth might barely break skin, but snakes produce an anti-coagulant, so if you bleed, it looks ridiculously worse than it really is. Worst I ever had was a tag to the arm from a buddy's big red tail boa I was helping with, got hit as the snake was pulling back, it stung pretty good at first like getting snapped by a rubberband, had a few tiny pinholes and a couple that ripped and scratched on the surface, looked like pro-wrestling bad, running blood dripping on the floor, literally 5 minutes later, and nothing, no pain, no blood, just a couple tiny scratches and pin pricks. IMO a hamster has a BP beat on it's potential to injure you with a bite, and unless you are talking about a full grown retic, or getting tagged in the face you really have nothing to worry about.

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Originally Posted by T_Sauer

If you've ever been bitten or even nipped by a rat or mouse .... That hurts way worse than a ball python bite ..... Because it happens so quickly, it actually suprises/scares you more than it hurts .... Unless it's a feeding accident, it will be done before you even realized it happened

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That's nice to hear. I can handle that. :)

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Originally Posted by Sirensong26

I've only been tagged once, and it was a defensive strike from a hatchling at the pet store I help out at. Didn't even leave a mark and my only thought was *awww how cute.*

Now getting tagged by one of the Parrots that boards at the store....that hurt like a mother and left way more of a mark.

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I remember a parrot at a pet store doing the same. Then mum wanted to show me he was friendly, and got bit too, that hurt.

Lets see... Feeder mice, a TON of cat bites (I used to work with a shelter, and I run a feral colony), some dogs, a few horses (maaaan I got it hard once on my chest by a rude gelding... it was the worst hickey ever). I am honestly not even afraid of my BP biting me...

I've had cats, dogs (as of today, granted it was an accident), a snake, a bird, a gold fish, a horse, a cow, a pig, a goat (that was weird cause they don't have top front teeth), humans.. I'm sure there are some more in there.

Lol my first snake bite was from a baby corn and I laughed at myself for jumping. My BP lashed at me on feeding day once and got me good on the thumb and I've been bitten several times by the BPs at work

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I have only had my guy for 3 1/2 weeks and to be quite honest as friendly as he is I am kinda freaked out at the idea of being bit. Everything I have read says its no big deal and all the youtube videos I have seen show that its not that serous but I am still a bit nervous about it. Hopefully I will never have to say "I've been bit and its no big deal" I will take the word of others lol.

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Originally Posted by I BALL OUT

I have only had my guy for 3 1/2 weeks and to be quite honest as friendly as he is I am kinda freaked out at the idea of being bit. Everything I have read says its no big deal and all the youtube videos I have seen show that its not that serous but I am still a bit nervous about it. Hopefully I will never have to say "I've been bit and its no big deal" I will take the word of others lol.

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Literally feels like poking yourself with a sewing needle ;)

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As if she read this post. Monty started striking again today. And she looks like she is swollen. (The last 1/3 of her body looks more full than before) she is of breeding age from what I know, but has never had a mate. ::Confused:: can snakes be egg bound without mating?

I've been bit by every snake I've owned at one point in its life. The only exception is Dottie has never bit me but I have to be extra careful with her at feeding time as she has a stronger feed mode than a darn retic :rofl:You get used it, it doesn't hurt unless its from a big guy. Then you bleed some, cuss some and the snake stares at you. Key is don't yank away if you get tagged or it will make it worse.

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Originally Posted by MontyAndMelissa

As if she read this post. Monty started striking again today. And she looks like she is swollen. (The last 1/3 of her body looks more full than before) she is of breeding age from what I know, but has never had a mate. ::Confused:: can snakes be egg bound without mating?

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She is probably getting ready to leave you a giant present!! :P

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Originally Posted by Sauzo

She is probably getting ready to leave you a giant present!! [emoji14]

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Lol, just went over this in my last thread. She already pooped since the last rat. I think she's just fat and angry. I got her a new heat lamp today, paid way more than I should have. Any suggestions on thermostats for uth?

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Originally Posted by Sauzo

I've been bit by every snake I've owned at one point in its life. The only exception is Dottie has never bit me but I have to be extra careful with her at feeding time as she has a stronger feed mode than a darn retic :rofl:You get used it, it doesn't hurt unless its from a big guy. Then you bleed some, cuss some and the snake stares at you. Key is don't yank away if you get tagged or it will make it worse.

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And even in the heat of the moment, take your snakes safety into consideration. (ie, don't throw her across the room). No matter what happens you will be hurt less than your snake.

For a UTH, something like a Hydrofarm would work fine as a 2F+- swing wont really hurt it but if you want to go in style, then its Herpstat all the way set on dimming mode :D

Lol true about the snakes flying except if you got a 8' BCI girl. You wont be flinging her lol :P

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Originally Posted by SCWood

Literally feels like poking yourself with a sewing needle ;)

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I think jabbing myself with a sewing needle is actually MORE painful. Lol

I haven't been bitten by any of my balls yet (though I'm sure it's an eventuality), but my Brazilian Rainbow Boa tagged me once. I thought it was a closed-mouth strike until I saw the tiny spots of blood. :P

Also, since the title of the thread is "snake bites"... I have a piercing called snake bites! Haha

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Originally Posted by KitaCat

I think jabbing myself with a sewing needle is actually MORE painful. Lol

I haven't been bitten by any of my balls yet (though I'm sure it's an eventuality), but my Brazilian Rainbow Boa tagged me once. I thought it was a closed-mouth strike until I saw the tiny spots of blood. :P

Also, since the title of the thread is "snake bites"... I have a piercing called snake bites! Haha

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Aw sweet, i Love snake bites (the piercings)! If I didn't have kids, I would seriously consider getting some myself.

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Originally Posted by KitaCat

I think jabbing myself with a sewing needle is actually MORE painful. Lol

I haven't been bitten by any of my balls yet (though I'm sure it's an eventuality), but my Brazilian Rainbow Boa tagged me once. I thought it was a closed-mouth strike until I saw the tiny spots of blood. [emoji14]

Also, since the title of the thread is "snake bites"... I have a piercing called snake bites! Haha

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Lol right

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I love mine! http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15...6e05abf115.jpg
Not the best picture but I wanted one that included a herp. Lol

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Originally Posted by KitaCat

I think jabbing myself with a sewing needle is actually MORE painful. Lol

I haven't been bitten by any of my balls yet (though I'm sure it's an eventuality), but my Brazilian Rainbow Boa tagged me once. I thought it was a closed-mouth strike until I saw the tiny spots of blood. [emoji14]

Also, since the title of the thread is "snake bites"... I have a piercing called snake bites! Haha

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I have snake bites, too. Lol. Both types.

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Originally Posted by KitaCat

I love mine! http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15...6e05abf115.jpg
Not the best picture but I wanted one that included a herp. Lol

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http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15...3a6bef31f2.jpg these are my snake bites, http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15...cd3be2939d.jpg and this is a cute picture I thought I'd share. Lol. I thought I had a picture of my literal snake bites, but I guess they weren't picture worthy.

Hurray for piercings! Haha... Love your lipstick and eyes. :)
I actually have a picture of my really tiny snake bite. http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15...f5697c9536.jpg

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Originally Posted by KitaCat

Hurray for piercings! Haha... Love your lipstick and eyes. :)
I actually have a picture of my really tiny snake bite. http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15...f5697c9536.jpg

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Thank you. Aww. It's so cute. Lol.

I have horses and I have to say I would take my BP biting me over my horse anyday. The last time my horse bit me he got my collarbone and it actually took a chip of bone with the skin he took off needless to say I have a really nasty scar