Skittish Corns

[The Serpant Master]

I recently acquired two 2-year old corns from Kathy Loves collection from a guy off of Craigslist. Problem is both are very skittish and spend the entire time I try to handle them attempting to escape. Both are very fast and both act as if they want to bite. The guy I got them from swears both were very passive with him and that he held them all the time, but from their behavior, I really wonder! Any suggestions as to how I can get them used to handling and not so skittish?

Thanks!

[AkHerps]

Let them settle in, then do short handling sessions every day or every other day, excluding the 2 after digestion.

I personally handle my ball python once a day, but it's more of just...opening his tub, looking him up and down, then putting him back in. Then once a week, for 15-30 minutes.

[chromeitout]

Like was said, let them settle in and do frequent short handlings. Some corns are just a bit wild and wirey anyway, especially at that age. I'd say 10 out of my 18 09's are more interested in leaving than being held.