meaner than the average bear???

[montypython123]

In the future im planning on getting a blood but i hear they a re really mean.(when i say future i mean 1-2 years)

[Mindibun]

That's why they call them blood pythons. They're out for your blood!



I'm just teasing. They are like all snakes in that they all have the capacity to bite, but not all of them will. Bloods are a little bit more ... "independent" than some other snakes. They can be nippy as babies, but with time and trust can grow out of it.

I don't personally own one, but from everything that I've heard a blood will let you know when it wants to be handled. I kind of think of them like a cat. They'll let you "play with them" and "cuddle them" (not literally, of course) but only on their terms. But really, all of this will vary from snake to snake. Some are nicer than others.

[snakey68]

In the future im planning on getting a blood but i hear they a re really mean.(when i say future i mean 1-2 years)

thats good your planning as it gives you time to do a bit of research maybe go and see some adults and handle them so you get an idea what your letting yourself in for.

I dont buy into the Bloods are mean stigma thats often attached to these marvelous snakes, I have bloods and have been tagged once purely by my own fault and not because I have a bad or ill tempered snake either.

Bloods are pretty inactive when compared to say a Burmese or Boa for example they tend to slouch around most of the time. As babies they are very jumpy and some what nervous but with regular handling will tame down.

All bloods retain a very shifty stare that can make some keepers uneasy as they always seem to have an eye on you lol

Bloods are very good eaters when you get them started and will eat and eat so you need to be careful not to overfeed. I feed mine every two weeks although I gave them a medium rabbit this week so wont feed them for a bout 3 or 4 weeks now.

Its really a pleasure watching a hatchling grow into the substantial meaty powerhouse snake they become and with regular handling and proper husbandry ( they are not as forgiving as some so this is very important) they are on the whole a pretty docile but impressive snake to have in any colletion or as a single pet.

I wont blab on too much as there is tons of reading material from this site alone and if you google them to read up on.

They are not inherently mean imo though and I think most of the bad mean specimens came from wild caught snakes or snakes in poor health.

[littleindiangirl]

All bloods retain a very shifty stare that can make some keepers uneasy as they always seem to have an eye on you lol

LOL, I love it! They do keep an eye on ya!

Both really answered everything I would have said

[roosterman2173]

My blood is as sweet as any of the balls i have.

[Patrick Long]

My blood is very sweet as well. He doesnt really watch me either, now the FWC now SHE watches me.

[Laooda]

LOL, I love it! They do keep an eye on ya!

Both really answered everything I would have said

No doubt that's true LOL! This is from tonight's feeding... even in deep shed, and in the middle of a meal... Sonja watches EVERYTHING!


*ignore the dirt... lol she came out of her water and rolled aroud with this meal*

[Earl]

Mine held his crap in for 7 months then squirted it all over a Vets office just to embarass me in public.

Stay far away from this species of monster.

[Laooda]

Mine held his crap in for 7 months then squirted it all over a Vets office just to embarass me in public.

Stay far away from this species of monster.

YES!!!!

Score: Monster 1

Score: Earl O

[Earl]