Aggressive and Unpredictable?

[Arcapello]

I was just reading Wikipedia and the page on Blood Pythons said that "They are often regarded as unpredictable and aggressive, but captive bred individuals tend to be more docile than wild-caught specimens."
So, Blood Python owners, is this true? Or is it a myth? Just curious.

[Stewart_Reptiles]

They are animals that need to be work with regularly, unlike BP regular handling is needed, CB are definitely preferable compare to CH imports now as far as being unpredictable all wild animals are

Blood are great snakes but you need to do your research (elsewhere then Wiki ) and if you are interested the best thing you can do is try t o find someone local that may have adults that you could interact with so you know what to expect.

You also want to check this great resource http://bloodpythons.com/cms/

[Arcapello]

They are animals that need to be work with regularly, unlike BP regular handling is needed, CB are definitely preferable compare to CH imports now as far as being unpredictable all wild animals are

Blood are great snakes but you need to do your research (elsewhere then Wiki ) and if you are interested the best thing you can do is try t o find someone local that may have adults that you could interact with so you know what to expect.

You also want to check this great resource http://bloodpythons.com/cms/

I saw a pic of a Blood Python earlier, and I had just completely forgot that they even existed, so I was just looking at how big they get, etc.... Not looking at another snake for a few months
Thanks for the info.

[Stewart_Reptiles]

I saw a pic of a Blood Python earlier, and I had just completely forgot that they even existed, so I was just looking at how big they get, etc.... Not looking at another snake for a few months
Thanks for the info.

They can get big female being larger but you still see some big males as well I have a 24lbs boy so it's definitely something to consider which is why getting hands on experience will help you decide....it did it for me.

[Arcapello]

They can get big female being larger but you still see some big males as well I have a 24lbs boy so it's definitely something to consider which is why getting hands on experience will help you decide....it did it for me.

Do you think vendors at a reptile expo would let me handle their snakes to help me decide? It will be awhile before I get one but I might as well start researching so I know a lot more.

[KMG]

I have a female that is just over 4ft and weighs 13 pounds. She is captive born/breed and is a big puppy dog. She is the sweetest snake I own and she has become my favorite to handle. The most she will ever do is let out a little hiss but has never shown any aggression or defensiveness. She is a big baby that will just hang out with you as long as you let her.

Like mentioned each animal is different and I have heard of bloods that are not a nice to handle, but that can be said about any snake. Just be sure you are ready for their size. Even though they don't usually get real long it's the heavy body and weight that you have to be ready for. They get big and heavy and will require at least a 4ft cage when adult size and in some cases larger. Kingsnake has a female (or had) that weighed 38 pounds.

[Kaorte]

Do you think vendors at a reptile expo would let me handle their snakes to help me decide? It will be awhile before I get one but I might as well start researching so I know a lot more.

I don't see why not! I would preface the handling with saying that you aren't ready to take one home today, but you want to get an idea of how they are to handle.

I have a young borneo short tailed python and I must say, while she is much more wigly and restless than a ball python, they really aren't too bad. Maybe I just have a nice one

[Stewart_Reptiles]

Do you think vendors at a reptile expo would let me handle their snakes to help me decide? It will be awhile before I get one but I might as well start researching so I know a lot more.

Probably hatchlings but I doubt you will see adults at a show and you only really get a good idea when you hold an adult.

[alpine]

This is good to know, I might want to expand in the future to other pythons (besides balls that is) and I have heard that blood pythons aren't too bad.

[Kara]

I have heard that blood pythons aren't too bad.

Wanna know one of the best-kept secrets in herpetoculture?

BLOOD PYTHONS AND SHORT-TAILED PYTHONS ARE GREAT!!!

Good, USCBB selectively-bred bloods & shorties are among the most personality-filled, rewarding snakes to keep. The majority of them tame down easily as juvies, and they're really not that hard to keep, especially if you do your homework and have realistic expectations of these snakes and their husbandry.

Just my $.02 from keeping a few of 'em over the years.