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| daveopn67 |
Posted - 22/12/2010 : 23:37:32
just baught my first snake, he was very passive but today struck at me. I was calm and removed my hand slowly and he backed off.
No further sign of any defensive behaviour.
I think he might be at the start of shedding?
His skin is dull, between his scales he seems quite white. any advice folks? |
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| daveopn67 |
Posted - 23/12/2010 : 00:08:25
Thanks!
He is 2 yrs old and 4ft. I handled him at his previous owners and he was very gentle.
I started to let him run over my hand after afew days in the tank and he was a little nervous but then became nosy LOL.
Today he was quite defensive, i think he might be ready as he is also not eating and he is due a feed.
Thanks for the advice, just want to ensure he is ok |
| mikeyd_26 |
Posted - 22/12/2010 : 23:48:15
does sound like a shed - and sum snakes can show aggressive behaviour during the shedding process ( i have 1 myself!) but how new is he? as this can contribute to a snake been aggressive until it has settled, a weeks hands off period is usually the normal advice for a new snake so they have time to settle :) |
