Dealing with a biter

[starmom]

So you put your hand in like your telling him to stop, allowing him to bite your palm. But he can't get a hold and just bounces off. Then he backs down and your able to pick him up out of his enclosure. Is that how it works or am I just reading it wrong?

I doubt he'll bite your palm!
Some people use a wooden spoon to kind of get the head down while picking up from the body. Some people use an oven mitt to do the same. Some people just use their one hand to get the snake to zero in on that while the other hand is picking him up (a trick we use with one of our boas to get her out safely).
The thing is, don't be hesitant with your movements because nippy snakes will bully your fear into conditioning YOU to not pick them up!!!
Crazazy!!!

[jglass38]

LOL she's a big ole puppy dog snake!

Seriously though, we never forget just how big and powerful Mz. Tequila the boa is and the potential she's got in her for some real damage if she ever chose to bother herself with it. We love having her but part of that responsibility of housing a snake like her is being smart about how you approach her and allowing her the time to recognize you are friend not foe (or dinner).

I cannot imagine how it is to handle a true giant. Tequila's more than enough snake for me.

I'm glad she is doing so great!! Can't wait to see more pics...

[mikedahitman87]

Thanks everyone for your advice. I found poop this morning when I was leaving for work. She really laid down some logs! I took the poop out but will change the substrate tonight. I will try the "stop hand" technique with a gloved hand tonight.