What's the smallest snake that we can own that doesnt hurt when they bite

[WingedWolfPsion]

I was bitten and constricted by a large yearling (feeding accident).
It hurt, but not enough to do more than make me go 'ow...ow....aw, c'mon, let go'. lol
I slid his tail off of his face, tapped him on the nose a few times, and held still--and he let go.
I don't recommend trying to forcibly remove a snake that is biting and constricting--you are likely to hurt yourself a lot more, and you're likely to break the snake's teeth off, which could remain behind in your skin, since they are so thin. Just remain calm, and let it release you itself.

Even that bite took only 3 days to completely vanish--the wounds are extremely minor, so long as you don't try to pull away or pull the animal off of you.

[JoeEllisReptiles]

Hognose are pretty awesome along with gray band kings. They are usually pretty laid back and almost never bite. they do not get huge either.

Joe

[theartofsolitude]

I was bitten and constricted by a large yearling (feeding accident).
It hurt, but not enough to do more than make me go 'ow...ow....aw, c'mon,.........

your post is very very helpful and informative. thanks!

[Raptor]

you're likely to break the snake's teeth off, which could remain behind in your skin, since they are so thin.

Speaking from experience: not fun. Though the tooth did work its way out enough that I pulled it out a week later.

[Jeremy78]

When we use to have the albino Burms I got tagged by her when she was about 9-10 feet. Completely my fault... Just gotta remember to stay perfectly still when they nail yeah. If you yank away not only will you tear your skin but you'll have a hand full of teeth too.

[Nocturnal]

I don't recommend trying to forcibly remove a snake that is biting and constricting--you are likely to hurt yourself a lot more, and you're likely to break the snake's teeth off, which could remain behind in your skin, since they are so thin. Just remain calm, and let it release you itself.

I agree, but I did have to break that rule once when one of my kingsnakes started to swallow my finger. She didn't get hurt though, and that's all I care about.

[blackcrystal22]

As far as ball pythons go, they don't really cause pain when they bite. It hurts far far more when an ASF, mouse, or rat bites me.

[Lolo76]

Hognose are pretty awesome along with gray band kings. They are usually pretty laid back and almost never bite. they do not get huge either.

Joe

I absolutely adore my hognose, and she's never bitten me... some of them (not mine) will put on a big show, but they're usually all bark and no bite.

[Lolo76]

As far as ball pythons go, they don't really cause pain when they bite. It hurts far far more when an ASF, mouse, or rat bites me.

I second that! I've been bitten by rats and mice, and it hurts FAR more than a BP bite... one crazy feeding rat bit my friend, and she was bleeding profusely for like 5-10 minutes.

[theartofsolitude]

i'm so happy how you people help me with my questions.