Okay, I just got my first BP, he is a 2013 hatchling measuring at 14". I have had many reptiles in the past, but never a snake (I wasn't allowed). Now that I have my own house with my fiancé, I decided to get a snake and a FWC was out of the question hehe.

Anywho, I am very nervous handling Jory (his name), simply because I am not used to snakes. I want him to feel safe in my home, in my hands, and with my fiancé. I handle him multiple times a day every day, but he still assumes a "striking position". I usually ball him up, like the breeder told me to do, and just hug him to my body. If he begins to wriggle, I'll give him an opening to go out of and slither around my arms and legs.

I'd like to make it known, I am a paraplegic reptile owner, so I can't chase after him, so generally I try to keep him on the couch or on my lap. He has only struck at me once and that was the first day, in the breeder's store. He didn't sink in teeth, just "bumped" me with his nose.

I guess there really isn't a question here, but I guess my question is, is there anything I can do to make him more comfortable and "tame"? I understand it takes time, and I have all the time in the world.


Thank you!


Also, I have attached a picture of him before I bundled him up, can anyone tell me what he's "thinking"?