thanx everybody yea hes a bit of a tard sometimes.lol. he actualy was quite happy when i picked him up today. but ive noticed ive been a lil shaky (never been bit) but it didnt hurt that much i guess till the 3rd strike. more the extremly freaky sight of it will they always contract like that before they strike ? is there any ways i can tell if he doesnt wanna be held or hes grumy or if hes gonna bite not sure i can handle another bite (yes im 6'2 230 an pretty well fit) but im scared to death of mice an now snake bites