Nippy Albino Nelson's Milksnake

[mxrider42]

I just bought an Albino Nelson's Milksnake and it has bitten me everytime I have held it. Is this common with small snakes? I understand that it may be scared but after it sees the bitting doesn't do any good it should calm down right? But this one doesn't. I have a ball python and red tail boa and have never been bitten by either of those.
Thanks
Trey

[Evan Jamison]

A lot of lampropeltis are pretty squirmy and/or bitey as hatchlings, especially nelsoni. It should calm down as it grows, and with regular handling, but you will likely have a few bites along the way.

-Evan

[Shelby]

Yes.. quite common with young colubrids of many species. Just be patient with him and handle him as calmly as you can (wear gloves if you feel the need)