Aggressive Baby

[Bogertophis]

1. All baby snakes must be defensive to survive in the natural world...this is instinctive. Not all survive, no matter what, but it's NORMAL.

2. You only got her a week ago. When you get a new snake, for BEST results, allow them time to settle in, & remember handling should NOT be the priority.

3. The first priority for a new snake is feeding. When you persist in handling, you will likely have a snake that won't eat, and when too stressed to eat, they are
more likely to get sick...that's not the goal, here, is it?

4. If you want a happy & healthy pet, put their needs FIRST. They're living animals with instincts, fears & feelings. They have NO idea how & why they no longer
recognize their entire world, and to them this means danger...they don't feel safe yet.

5. For best results: leave a new snake alone to settle in for at LEAST a week, preferably 2. THEN, try offering food by preferred methods for species (night, etc).
If they eat, great...leave them alone to digest & try feeding again in a week (if a young snake) Repeat a few times, BEFORE you handle them. Just because you got
away with it before, doesn't mean you should jump right into handling this poor terrified soul...you're causing the problem, AND making it worse.

6. Your "warm side" is too hot: please stop at 90*, not 95*.

7. Your 40 gal. tank is HUGE and making her more afraid. A smaller cage for now would be best, or LOTS more clutter & hides.