Why did my ball python bite me?

[the_knot]

That her you speak of is a he hahahaha.. And no, my snake does not love me but I guarantee he knows me does not matter what someone says.

[Jesse Hermanson]

Do you have links to the scientific report you mention....

I actually did not mention a scientific report.



It may recognize your scent and remember that you mean it no harm. That may be true. But any type of feelings or anything I doubt.

[Rob]

.. If the_knot handles her snake often I do think it is possible for the snake to recognize her and feel security there!

More likely then the snake recognizing its owner I'd say its the way it's handled. Ie the owner goes in a grabs the snake with confidence and the snake reacts appropriately. If the owners friend goes to grab it, he/she will most likely be a bit more timid and this will cause the animal to act differently.

[West Coast Jungle]

I have seen snakes behave differently when handled by a nervous or scared person as opposed to a calm assertive experienced person. I think animals can sense energy or fear or whatever you want to call it or maybe just a familiar energy? Not sure how to explain this just my observation.

[Jesse Hermanson]

I have seen snakes behave differently when handled by a nervous or scared person as opposed to a calm assertive experienced person. I think animals can sense energy or fear or whatever you want to call it or maybe just a familiar energy? Not sure how to explain this just my observation.

I have seen this too. A perfectly calm snake turn around and bite another person.

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[schrammalot]

I believe it... I can hold my guy, when anytime my fiancee goes to hold him, he usually strikes.

Maybe he just has it for the ladies...

[MarkS]

Snakes DO recognize individuals the same way they recognize familiar surroundings. Back in the olden days when I kept my snakes in aquariums, I used to have them stacked up next to the washing machine in the basement. When my wife walked by their cages they totally ignored her, when I walked by they would immediately come out of their hides and press their noses up against the glass. It's not like they felt anything special for me, I'm just the one who fed them and just the sight of me would put them in feeding mode.

[Seanjackmc]

I actually did not mention a scientific report.



It may recognize your scent and remember that you mean it no harm. That may be true. But any type of feelings or anything I doubt.

I honestly wasn't trying to ruffle your feathers. I'm curious as a new reptile owner. Actually it's my six year olds snake but we know how that works. When I read you say it's scientifically highly unlikely I just wanted more clarification. To me that's like saying I'm 100% almost certain. Just trying to clarify if you actually read a scientific report or just your opinion. Sorry for the confusion.

[Seanjackmc]

That her you speak of is a he hahahaha.. And no, my snake does not love me but I guarantee he knows me does not matter what someone says.

Sorry about that

[Jesse Hermanson]

I honestly wasn't trying to ruffle your feathers. I'm curious as a new reptile owner. Actually it's my six year olds snake but we know how that works. When I read you say it's scientifically highly unlikely I just wanted more clarification. To me that's like saying I'm 100% almost certain. Just trying to clarify if you actually read a scientific report or just your opinion. Sorry for the confusion.

I was just teasing too. No worries.

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