Quote Originally Posted by SlitherinSisters View Post
NO KIDDING! I would MUCH rather be bit by the snakes than a rat! Rats have some killer bites!

That little girl left a pretty good mark! Do they bite just for fun?
I hate rat bites

I've found with Rosys that they have a tendancy to take a nibble when they feel like it. She was perfectly fine whilst I was holding her and she decided to nuzzle my wrist then she wiggled her mouth over and locked on I don't think its for fun but it's certainly not an aggressive bite or a stressed bite.

Quote Originally Posted by MGOBLUE View Post
I would say it is safe to say no snake bites "for fun" Biting in most snakes is a last resort measure used in times of stress and self defense. A snake would much rather slither away then bite you.
I'm sorry but do you actually know what your talking about ?

Biting in snakes can be down to several reasons and they do not just slither away. A snake will bite if felt threatened, feeding response, if you smell like rat, if they just fancy a nibble etc.

I've been bitten by many different species and none were because of stress.

Quote Originally Posted by SlitherinSisters View Post
I just meant that it bit without a real cause. To me it looks like she was just holding it. Some snakes are just plan bitey. I'm guessing that kind of snake tends to bite unprovoked

And I'm not so sure that all snakes would rather slither away than bite....
You are right I was just holding it ( He not she ) Lol She just decided to take a munch on me which is acceptable they don't know whats right or wrong.

Quote Originally Posted by Jsh View Post
Yep, Rat bites are horrible in comparison to snakes.

One of my rosy is also a biter, hope you don't mind a little hijack.
Nice Rosy boa, We have a limited selection in the UK I only have Mexicans and Mid-Baja's at the moment but will most certainly be adding more

Sorry for the highjacking of your thread OP