From reading others experiences and with my own, I agree food is not the answer. Even with females there can be more combatant behaviors. It all depends on the animal as well as your relationship with the animal. I met a breeder once that was astonished at how docile Rainbow was and also Aurora as well. She had been breeding them for years and has only experienced more aggressive/ defensive behavior with her retics in general. I have also talked to other breeders that have experienced the an experience that is in direct conflict with hers and that their animals tended to be easy to handle, but even they moved with caution with certain males during breeding season because of their tendency to be as nature intended them to be. They are emotional, intelligent creatures with their own desires that we need to be aware of constantly. Can never let your guard down. Some animals are simply not good pets. I am very lucky. My only combatant one is a corn snake that had a broken rib as a result of crawling through the key ring of someone holding her. She had to have surgery to remove the rib that healed wrong and doesn't like being handled. She will bite and keep biting till you let her go. I only handle her when I need to for cleaning at this point and I know that I will care for her for the duration of her life because no-one else will give her a good life with her attitude. I don't blame her though. Was traumatic experience for her.
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