Adopting an aggressive female rtb soon

[Twist]

Anyone have any tips other than a snake hook and infrequent holding? My friend broke up with her boyfriend and he left her 6 snakes all of which are rtbs. One is an aggressive 6ft female and another is a 9 ft male. The 9 ft male is very well socialized though I don't have the room for another 6ft cage in my room. Here's her and the 9 ft one.



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[jason_ladouceur]

Years ago I adopted 2 rtb from the local herp society. they had both been badly abused. they had broken ribs, were covered in burns and had been left in a dumpster in January to die. they were both crazy mean (obviously for good reason) and were no picnic to handle to say the least. like you mentioned you will obviously need a good snake hook or 2. the problem with is at 6' she will already have a strike range of close to if not more than 4'. and in my experience hook longer than 4' are basically useless. you can try to use a piece of cloth to put over her face to calm her down. you may want to get a pair of Gentle Giant tongs but more or less hooking and tailing is going to be your best hope for handling her. I think you basically need to come to terms with the fact that your more than likely going to get bit and just hope that she calms down for you.
Good luck

[Twist]

Yeah Im expecting a few good ones but I've been bit on numerous occasions.. nothing as bad as a giant macaw (sp) that was at this pet shop.. he licks girls fingers but uh.. not a guys. Anyways ill update with pics once I buy the snake from her. I don't think they are abused, just probably hungry.

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[jason_ladouceur]

Yeah Im expecting a few good ones but I've been bit on numerous occasions.. nothing as bad as a giant macaw (sp) that was at this pet shop.. he licks girls fingers but uh.. not a guys. Anyways ill update with pics once I buy the snake from her. I don't think they are abused, just probably hungry.

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ya i would have to agree that no snake bites (with the exception of hots) are near as bad as parrots. those things suck and take forever to heal. just remember she is more than likely not aggresive but defensive so slow and steady movements are improtant to try to keep her calm.

[Vypyrz]

One thing that you can try, that might help, is each night place a shirt that you wore that day on or near her cage, so that she can get used to your scent and identify it as non-threatening. Good luck with her...

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