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i got a Rio Bravo Hog Island a couple of day ago.shes and 05'...she hisses at me when I go near her ..any advice on what I should do to make her tame?

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Originally Posted by cris78

i got a Rio Bravo Hog Island a couple of day ago.shes and 05'...she hisses at me when I go near her ..any advice on what I should do to make her tame?

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Have you given her a week with no handling? The newspaper trick always is another option.

it has not been a week, but I havent handled her..just when I go near her cage she hisses

whats the newspaper trick?

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Originally Posted by cris78

whats the newspaper trick?

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The trick is you lightly crumple up some news paper and put it in their tank/tub. It more coverage for them. And its not uncommon for a snake to hiss if its never really been handled. Just handle it when its week is up and show it that you are no harm to it. It make take some time depending on the snake.

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Originally Posted by Vomitore

The trick is you lightly crumple up some news paper and put it in their tank/tub. It more coverage for them. And its not uncommon for a snake to hiss if its never really been handled. Just handle it when its week is up and show it that you are no harm to it. It make take some time depending on the snake.

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shes in her hide..will hogs really bite? or do they bluff?...

ANY animal that has teeth and feels threatened may bite.

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Originally Posted by lillyorchid

ANY animal that has teeth and feels threatened may bite.

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i know..im just sayin that b/c some of my bps hiss but as soon as u pick them up, thier fine

She may bite but likely she will calm down. Just start with 10 minute handling session every 7 days or so after the 1 week of settling in. Then you can gradually move up to 2 times a week 10-20 minute sessions and she will soon realise that you are not a threat and judging by your avator, she will fall in love with you just like you have/will with her!!!

Personality varies greatly among snakes even of the same species. Most tame down with good care and proper handling. When I got my baby red tail a couple months ago he was very defensive. He's only bitten me once and has calmed down quite a bit since I first got him. Just give him/her time and I'm sure he/she will calm down for you, hogs are generally good tempered. Good luck with the new addition by the way.

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Originally Posted by snakedude56

Personality varies greatly among snakes even of the same species. Most tame down with good care and proper handling. When I got my baby red tail a couple months ago he was very defensive. He's only bitten me once and has calmed down quite a bit since I first got him. Just give him/her time and I'm sure he/she will calm down for you, hogs are generally good tempered. Good luck with the new addition by the way.

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I agree. My male was pretty wired when I first got him and he calmed down a lot since then but still watches me like a hawk. Just keep trying. Eventually she should calm down and be the lap snake most BCI are

thanks..she hasnt come out of her hide..im leavin her alone for at least a week...shes soo cute

Hi Cristina,

Is it a hog island boa? They are naughty opinionated snakes! Drake (my hog) looooves to hiss. It's kinda like a kitten meowing with them... they don't mean anything by it, just a way to communicate, especially when they know you are about to put them back into their enclosure! They loooove to be out and they looooove to go UP!

But be forewarned... they are naughty snakes! :P

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Originally Posted by recycling goddess

Hi Cristina,

Is it a hog island boa? They are naughty opinionated snakes! Drake (my hog) looooves to hiss. It's kinda like a kitten meowing with them... they don't mean anything by it, just a way to communicate, especially when they know you are about to put them back into their enclosure! They loooove to be out and they looooove to go UP!

But be forewarned... they are naughty snakes! :P

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yea its a hog island..i still havent touched her..she peeks her head out of her hide, but I dont see her out..unless its in the middle of the nite

well once she's settled in for a week... start with small handlings and i'm sure she'll get used to you. who'd you get her from and what did they say her attitude was before she came to your home?

snakes are really sensitive to vibrations... you don't have her near anything which could cause constant vibrations do you? when i first got my hoggie... i had him on the floor in the living room beside our salt water tank being quarantined... then i read about how vibration can stress them out and the pump on the tank is huge and is constantly vibrating... so i moved him. perhaps there's something near her?

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Originally Posted by recycling goddess

well once she's settled in for a week... start with small handlings and i'm sure she'll get used to you. who'd you get her from and what did they say her attitude was before she came to your home?

snakes are really sensitive to vibrations... you don't have her near anything which could cause constant vibrations do you? when i first got my hoggie... i had him on the floor in the living room beside our salt water tank being quarantined... then i read about how vibration can stress them out and the pump on the tank is huge and is constantly vibrating... so i moved him. perhaps there's something near her?

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Shes a Rio Bravo Hog..was told shes easily handled...shes in a nice warm room closed off to everyone..when she arrived and i took her put of the bag and did the once over to make sure she was fine she was very curious and a little scared but didnt go to bite me..but now that shes in a tank and I would have to reach in over her I think thats what she doesnt like

i would just relax and not worry about it then. if she was handled before and fine... she will be again IMO

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Originally Posted by recycling goddess

i would just relax and not worry about it then. if she was handled before and fine... she will be again IMO

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Thanks :)
i will let u know how it goes

good cause we love pics and we loooove updates too!

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Originally Posted by recycling goddess

good cause we love pics and we loooove updates too!

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here u go..she doenst have a name yet...any sugestions?

https://ball-pythons.net/gallery/files/4/6/7/6/hog.jpg

again... her tail isn't quite showing! :P

crystal ghost - cause she's so pale.

or fog... as she looks like she's in a fog...

well I decided to try to handle her..she came out of her hide and seemed curious..i 1st put my hand in w/ a leather glove..no hissing she was just tasting me...so I took it off...she was wonderful...no problem...she slithered all over me and was a sweetheart...yay..I love her!!!!...i soo glad b/c Hogs are my favorite!!!

I named her Juliet

I like that name!! Did you get her directally from Gus or was she from someone else?

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Originally Posted by Pork Chops N' Corn Bread

I like that name!! Did you get her directally from Gus or was she from someone else?

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I got her from Mike Greathouse who got her from Gus

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Originally Posted by cris78

I got her from Mike Greathouse who got her from Gus

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Ok, Just curious. She looks great though!!! :rockon:

She is beautiful!!

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Originally Posted by J32A2

She is beautiful!!

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thanks