How to handle an aggressive snake

[dc4teg]

If I ever have an aggressive snake, I will most deff. try this technique. one thing is for sure though, you do not like to get bit

[hoax]

I was told that with aggressive snakes you should take them for a car ride.

I thought that was just for little snakes that just wouldn't go to bed.

Mike

[thetonyage]

when i was a kid id do this all the time catching snakes outside, babies seemed to be the only ones to actually try to bite my hand over their head.

[West Coast Jungle]

I dont use my hand but a small hide(as a shield, lol) If they strike its at the hide as I pick them up from behind. Good times

[stupidcracker00]

Well, I guess I'll be the only one to disagree. I've got a Lesser that would clamp onto your hand if you tried to go anywhere near her head like that.

Jim Smith

Hey I find this very interesting. I just received a '10 female lesser from RCReptiles and I've had her for 2 days. I'm leaving her alone for an entire week before I handle her, but I stuck my hand in the tank to adjust the hide and she immediately struck at me (this happened both times I tried). I know this is probably due to the fact that she's only 4 weeks old, shes in a new habitat, and she's probably stressed. But my point is I find it interesting that you have a lesser and that this technique does not work for you. I'm nervous to try it because of your experience. Please let me know what you think.

Thanks in advance

[stupidcracker00]

O ya, my humidity will not get below 65... what should I do to get it in the 50's range??

[j_h_smith]

Hey I find this very interesting. I just received a '10 female lesser from RCReptiles and I've had her for 2 days. I'm leaving her alone for an entire week before I handle her, but I stuck my hand in the tank to adjust the hide and she immediately struck at me (this happened both times I tried). I know this is probably due to the fact that she's only 4 weeks old, shes in a new habitat, and she's probably stressed. But my point is I find it interesting that you have a lesser and that this technique does not work for you. I'm nervous to try it because of your experience. Please let me know what you think.

Thanks in advance

A 4 week old lesser would not hurt you even if it clamped on and didn't let go. I'm sure it's just a defensive strike and nothing to worry about. Neonates are known for being a bit nippy.

Good luck!
Jim Smith

[stupidcracker00]

A 4 week old lesser would not hurt you even if it clamped on and didn't let go. I'm sure it's just a defensive strike and nothing to worry about. Neonates are known for being a bit nippy.

Good luck!
Jim Smith

O ya im not affraid of it biting me. I just wanted to make sure it wasn't going to be a constant thing that I needed to worry about as it gets older. I'm pretty new to this whole "snake thing" so I do not know what Neonates are lol. Sorry... could you very briefly explain?

Thanks for the reply!

oh P.S. I absolutely CANNOT get my humidity down below 70. It's staying at a constant 71. Ive read everywhere that it needs to be between 50-60. Three questions: 1) Is there a technique that I can use to lower the humidity? 2) If I cannot, what are the health risks of the animal? 3) and are they serious?

[Boanerges]

O ya im not affraid of it biting me. I just wanted to make sure it wasn't going to be a constant thing that I needed to worry about as it gets older. I'm pretty new to this whole "snake thing" so I do not know what Neonates are lol. Sorry... could you very briefly explain?

Thanks for the reply!

oh P.S. I absolutely CANNOT get my humidity down below 70. It's staying at a constant 71. Ive read everywhere that it needs to be between 50-60. Three questions: 1) Is there a technique that I can use to lower the humidity? 2) If I cannot, what are the health risks of the animal? 3) and are they serious?

Start a new thread here and ask your question and post what your set up is like and you will get more answers. You could need more air low:
http://www.ball-pythons.net/forums/f...splay.php?f=62

[MikeV]

I may try this method.

My blood is a nasty one, when I got her home she was snapping at EVERYTHING. I had to pick her up once to spot clean cuz she pooped in her hide, and during that time she tried to tag me like 10 times.

Thanks forp osting this! Ill try it and see how it goes