Well it had to happen LOL. Even tho I swear Baby is one of the most relaxed balls ever hatched, she went for me yesterday. Having tons of experience with other pets as well as a few of my own kid's that went through the "bite Momma" stage I'm fast as lightning and she missed me (or wasn't really trying all that hard).

I think it was a combination of handling her earlier in the day than I usually do as well as the first signs of yet another shed (3 sheds in 2 months of ownership does seem a lot). I think as well I was in a bit of a hurry to tidy up her bin and add in the humid hide and may have been moving my hands faster than I usually do around the snake. Anyways, more my fault than the snake's.

Does bring up the thought tho that many of us new owners will eventually get nipped at (anything with teeth will nip someday) so a bit of advice from experienced people might be a good thing to explain how they bite and why as well as what is appropriate to do if the snake does not immediately let go.

What we've told our kids as they handle Baby too (under supervision) is this....handle the snake quietly and with slow hand movements...do not go direct to her head but rather let her first feel your hand elsewhere....if she nails you don't fling her around....if she doesn't immediately let go put the snake and the body part she's attached to under a stream of cold water for a second....clean any puncture with soap and hot water

Is this about right as far as a basic plan. I'm a big believer in planning ahead rather than just reacting to things in the moment, especially when kid's are involved.


~~Jo~~