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    Re: Agression In Snakes

    Quote Originally Posted by twistedtails View Post
    Here is the Webster definition:

    Main Entry: ag·gres·sive
    Pronunciation: \ə-ˈgre-siv\
    Function: adjective
    Date: 1824
    1 a : tending toward or exhibiting aggression <aggressive behavior> b : marked by combative readiness <an aggressive fighter>
    2 a : marked by obtrusive energy b : marked by driving forceful energy or initiative : enterprising <an aggressive salesman>
    3 : strong or emphatic in effect or intent <aggressive colors> <aggressive flavors>
    4 : growing, developing, or spreading rapidly <aggressive bone tumors>
    5 : more severe, intensive, or comprehensive than usual especially in dosage or extent <aggressive chemotherapy>

    — ag·gres·sive·ly adverb

    — ag·gres·sive·ness noun

    — ag·gres·siv·i·ty \ˌa-ˌgre-ˈsi-və-tē\ noun


    If you ask me....I have a female that when I open her cage is ready to strike. Yes I'm in her cage, but, she is still "marked by combative readiness". Sounds like even ball pythons can be aggressive.
    A good read if you have the time:

    http://books.google.com/books?id=7ZE...0moyer&f=false

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