Quote Originally Posted by Monster Dodge View Post
Just to add to all the great info already:

Once your about to enter your snakes enclosure you notcie he is hissing and in strike mode correct? One of the ways you can take him out of strike mode that I found helpful is have a spray bottle on hand. Spray it above the snake a couple times and then let it rain down on him if you will. This will completely change his mind about striking because what he/she thought was about to happen just took a completely different turn and has since put you back in control
No he isn't hissing all the time he did that to me once when I was touching him in his enclosure ... he is usually in strike mode Im pretty new to reading body language but if its that "S" shape than yes he is in striking mode .... mind you I haven't touched him since wednesday and I'm going to leave him alone for a few feedings and a few more weeks but I will defiantly use the spray bottle technique when Im ready to start handling him I guess it cant do any harm to do something to prevent him from striking . Thanks for all the advice and help