Hi everyone,

So after much research and consideration I decided to add a baby male Burm to my growing snake collection from a local trusted breeder. I have a few questions and would like to hear your opinions. When I handled the baby initially it let me hold him, but was tense and struck at me twice. After bringing him home and getting him settled in his new environment today, he is continuing to hiss and strike when I open the cage. I have already purchased a snake hook, and will definitely be hook training. The breeder, as well as other burm enthusiasts assured me that with constant handling and hook training, that soon my baby would calm down and not be so nippy. I am just wondering if this nippy and striking behavior is typical of the majority of baby burms, and what else I can do to mediate the behavior. I am dedicated to the health and well being of this snake and want it to have the best interactions with me possible. Thank you for your help.

Josh