Quote Originally Posted by Cheesenugget View Post
Good idea on the towel. He did open his mouth one time and got into a striking position (This little snake does not know when to back down). I previously used a papertowel and gently poke him with it, and he had bitten that several times before. It was soft to his teeth so no harm there, but I was hoping he would just not bite or able to bite it (Hence the towel) because he put so much force in his bite and risk hurting himself. And I have thought of using hooks but he will probably bite that too so better not risk it. Tbh, if he was a retic, I would have to rehome him because his crazy biting/feeding aggression would be too much for me. It is funny when guests visit, the only snake I will not show and allow anyone else to handle is the smallest snake in my collection.

If I could pick again, I would probably choose the Spotted over the Children just because they are bigger and their dark spotted patterns are prettier. Mine had spots as a baby which faded away over time.
I think cardboard would be a good choice...it's not that hard, & he can't sink his teeth into it, nor does it taste good. Silly snake. You're right, it's lucky that he's small.

My Aussie seems to "change gears" very well...she's been handled by me & then by others in several public meet & greets with no problems at all. I like their patterns
too, but mine is a "granite phase" (not as pretty IMO but she was a rescue & I didn't care about appearance). I hope yours out-grows this, maybe with more handling?

I don't honestly handle mine much though...and she's always vigilant for anything coming near her cage, always ready to grab food too...I guess yours just has a more
extreme version of their typical personality? I hope you can turn him into a calmer (more enjoyable) pet in time. It IS funny that your smallest snake is the one you
have to protect ppl from...