I posted a while ago about wanting to get another snake - my first choice would be a Piebald but after much thought - I have decided that I just can not justify spending that sort of money on a pet, so I have decided to get a Male Spider - I found one that is absolutely gorgeous but after emailing with the breeder I have found out that he tends to be a bit aggressive - referred to as cage aggression due to the fact that it hasn't had much contact with people/handling.

My question is this - do I get him and hope to transform the aggressive behavior or should I pass. Is this aggression something common and it will pass or am I asking for misery. I keep my snakes as pets - no breeding - so I do intend to hold him.

He is a year old at this point - how bad does it hurt to be bitten?? I have never been bitten.

Any suggestions from you experts out there.