Re: How do you deal with a agressive/snappy/stressed snake? Training them?
Originally Posted by Team Slytherin
Ok, the thing about the turtles is really cute. I think assuming they don't have an emotional response because we don't speak their language seems short-sighted. 100% personal opinion, of course. I know many people disagree and that's doesn't hurt my feelings at all!
Sadly, Apophis thinks everything coming towards his cage is trying to feed him. He's a cuddly kitten outside his viv, then as soon as he crosses the threshold inside, his pupils turn into saucers and it's a hands-free zone!
This happened a few months ago after he'd been out playing like a good boy...the second he's back in his cage, he thinks it's dinner time. He'd eaten just three days before. I realized later that I'd accidentally left feeding tongs on top of his cage...I think he saw them and it was over. He has since also learned what the sound of a hairdryer means in this house