I own the devil

[Bogertophis]

Oh he ate already. He attacked the f/t I offered him so hard that when he clipped it, he turned himself wrong side up. Got back up, reared up like a rattler and went again.

In my opinion, that's a good little BP. They don't all have the same personality- did you want a boring snake? (Full disclosure, I love rattlesnakes too.)

[rzeppy]

glad i can entertain

[Bogertophis]

glad i can entertain

Not entertainment exactly- snakes that are very defensive are apt to be what survives in the wild. Some c/b snakes are wimpy, but because they're pets, they're coaxed along even if they feed poorly & are less defensive, because we love them as pets anyway. You may prefer to keep a mellow snake, but in nature, only the strong survive. What you have is a survivor- & I admire that.

And besides that, I welcome the challenge to communicate to them that they're safe with me- it means a lot more to finally see them learn & become a good pet anyway. Most do.

[KMG]

I had a Biak GTP neonate that did nothing but bite. I never once thought of giving it up. I continued working with it and was making progress. Unfortunately it died.

Then I had three Blood Python babies. Yep, have the paper towels handy because you will be bleeding. Again never once thought of getting rid of them. Just worked with them and settled them down.

The two baby Kings I recently got have bit me but that's just cute.

My yearling Cen Am Boa can get moody and has bit me.

My Ball, BRB, Dum, GTP, Hoggy, and Bloods have all bit me at some point.

What I'm saying is if you keep snakes it's going to happen. I have to say a bite from a Ball is nothing. Come move by male Blood around when he is grumpy. He will help train you in handing snakes. But thick bodied powerhouse trying to tag ya! He's usually pretty good though. Just has those special days but thankfully I've delt with enough snakes to know how to handle it.

Consider yourself in training.... You and the snake both.

Also examine the cage and make sure all it well. A stressed snake will be cranky and act out. If everything is good give it time to settle in and then start working with it slowly. Other than a quick check I don't usually disturb a new snake for the first week or two. I try to let it settle and take a meal or two before handling much.

[Snagrio]

My BP has yet to bite me, but going off of what I've seen on YT with bites and comparing what I had to go through helping to raise my sister's puppy, it's not even close. I'd take a bite from him any day.

[rzeppy]

Not entertainment exactly- snakes that are very defensive are apt to be what survives in the wild. Some c/b snakes are wimpy, but because they're pets, they're coaxed along even if they feed poorly & are less defensive, because we love them as pets anyway. You may prefer to keep a mellow snake, but in nature, only the strong survive. What you have is a survivor- & I admire that.

And besides that, I welcome the challenge to communicate to them that they're safe with me- it means a lot more to finally see them learn & become a good pet anyway. Most do.

i was talking about the fella that laughed earlier in the thread. Boger i actually appreciate your comments

[KMG]

i was talking about the fella that laughed earlier in the thread. Boger i actually appreciate your comments

I don't think that was personal. Just laughing at the situation while imaging it I would guess.

I use the paper towel roll as a shield when I'm dealing with a cranky snake or going in at night to one I know likes to bite things in the dark.