Apollo is not being a good boy and he looks pink.

[Jcd5v]

So it has been a week since a got Apollo. He ate two days ago so I decided to get him out and weigh him (398g). He was ok when I got him out of his hide but when I was going to get him out of the plastic tub I used to weigh him in, he struck at me. It’s a miracle I didn’t drop the container. So now I am going to be snake shy of course. What is the best way to keep me from getting bit? I’d rather not have a snake I never see nor touch. Also his body seems a little pink. Temps are fine. 92 in hot hide, 84 ambient on hot, 80 on cool. 52% humidity. The thermometer probe is on the glass of the UTH and is controlled by a thermostat with the probe between the UTH and tank. Here are some pics


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[cletus]

Might be going into shed. Hard to tell on white snakes. It's an uncomfortable process for them. I'd just leave him be.

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[Jellybeans]

Could be the dog down there on the floor that's pretty close to the snake

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[Bogertophis]

You should be leaving him alone to settle in...you've only had him for a week...you are lucky he ate for you, but you are at fault for him striking...he should be allowed
to settle in for as long as it takes for him to eat 3 times at normal intervals. You don't need a weight on him this minute...just be patient, he's scared! He's in a new
place & there's this giant (you!) hanging around too... and instead of worrying about HIM, all you can worry about is being "snake shy" & "not getting bit"?

P.S. If you are so afraid of a snake bite that you might drop the container he's in, what are you doing with a pet snake?

P.S. Apollo is just being a snake...he's defending himself. Practice patience...learn to read his body language...nearly all bites are preventable.
You earned this one. Try to imagine how HE feels.

[Jcd5v]

You should be leaving him alone to settle in...you've only had him for a week...you are lucky he ate for you, but you are at fault for him striking...he should be allowed
to settle in for as long as it takes for him to eat 3 times at normal intervals. You don't need a weight on him this minute...just be patient, he's scared! He's in a new
place & there's this giant (you!) hanging around too... and instead of worrying about HIM, all you can worry about is being "snake shy" & "not getting bit"?

Ok. Thanks for the info. Could’ve been presented a little different. I read 5-7 days for adjustment but I can definitely wait 3 feedings. No need to be condescending.


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[Jcd5v]

You should be leaving him alone to settle in...you've only had him for a week...you are lucky he ate for you, but you are at fault for him striking...he should be allowed
to settle in for as long as it takes for him to eat 3 times at normal intervals. You don't need a weight on him this minute...just be patient, he's scared! He's in a new
place & there's this giant (you!) hanging around too... and instead of worrying about HIM, all you can worry about is being "snake shy" & "not getting bit"?

P.S. If you are so afraid of a snake bite that you might drop the container he's in, what are you doing with a pet snake?

P.S. it’s my first snake. I think most people don’t want to get bitten and I wasn’t actually going to drop the container. It was just surprising.


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[Bogertophis]

Ok. Thanks for the info. Could’ve been presented a little different....

I think it was your thread title, blaming the snake for being afraid of you. I will always side with the snakes... They get enough blame already.
It does get easier to "read" them, but it takes time...they are worth knowing.

[Jcd5v]

I think it was your thread title, blaming the snake for being afraid of you. I will always side with the snakes... They get enough blame already.
It does get easier to "read" them, but it takes time...they are worth knowing.

Oh ok. I guess I did make it seem that way. Yea I’m watching some more behavior videos. I’ll make sure to leave him alone for the next couple of feedings. I just wanted a weight to better choose his prey items. Thank you for your help! Do you have any ideas about the pink?


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[Bogertophis]

There's 2 kinds of pink:
When a BP (of any color or morph) is going into a shed cycle, their ventral side (underneath, 'tummy') often has a pinkish tint prior to shedding...it's normal.

When an albino snake is small (young), they often look pinkish all over...that's because you're seeing their blood circulation showing thru their pale color, at least
until they get bigger & put on more "padding".

I'm thinking it's the second one you meant? You should see some other hatchlings, like albino king snakes...you can see all sorts of things thru their nearly-trans-
lucent skin & scales when they're young, besides looking pink all over. They do outgrow it.

[Jcd5v]

There's 2 kinds of pink:
When a BP (of any color or morph) is going into a shed cycle, their ventral side (underneath, 'tummy') often has a pinkish tint prior to shedding...it's normal.

When an albino snake is small (young), they often look pinkish all over...that's because you're seeing their blood circulation showing thru their pale color, at least
until they get bigger & put on more "padding".

I'm thinking it's the second one you meant? You should see some other hatchlings, like albino king snakes...you can see all sorts of things thru their nearly-trans-
lucent skin & scales when they're young, besides looking pink all over. They do outgrow it.

Ok cool. I just wanted to make sure there’s nothing wrong with him because it was the first time I’ve seen the pink on him.


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