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| mrsgibson |
Posted - 02/06/2011 : 15:33:40
has any one on here ever been biten by their corn? as we are new too snake keeping and it was my hubby who was the most keen i am slightly nervouse about being biten by our new friend morph! do they ever bite and how bad is their bite? |
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| Strawb |
Posted - 06/06/2011 : 07:34:15
Just handle the snake with confidence and leave it alone when it's in blue or digesting and being bitten should not be an issue. If you approach it nervously, then you could well get tagged. |
| lotabob |
Posted - 05/06/2011 : 20:11:29
Its the speed they hit that is amazing, quicker than the blink of an eye. I actually used a strike from my Boa and timed how long it took to travel 2 inches, She went from resting to latching on in 0.07 seconds. Human reaction time is 0.2 seconds so no point worrying because by the time you realise and react, its over. lol. Corns are very unlikely to bite though, its a badge of honour to be tagged anyway for just this reason. |
| saamicaat |
Posted - 05/06/2011 : 19:21:07
it'll give you a bit of a surprise and make you jump! that's all  |
| Spreebok |
Posted - 02/06/2011 : 19:35:49
quote:
Originally posted by LucyB
Ah see...... VELCRO teeth!!!!!!
Funny you say that! When my hatchie bit me, it reminded me of the spikey side of velcro :P |
| mrsgibson |
Posted - 02/06/2011 : 18:54:58
im liking the vecro teeth theory! lol great pic! x |
| Invalid User |
Posted - 02/06/2011 : 18:21:44
That is such a great pic!
This is the bite mark left by my king snake. You can clearly see the teeth marks but this wasn't a strike, it was a latched on bite and sadly I didn't get pics. I tried but the battery in the cam was flat!
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| LucyB |
Posted - 02/06/2011 : 18:16:05
Ah see...... VELCRO teeth!!!!!! |
| eeji |
Posted - 02/06/2011 : 18:15:43
ignore the actual bite, thats not too bad - its the speed of the strike that gets you most :)
most times you will feel the teeth but its more a "ow you little ****" than a "AAAAAAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRGGHHHHHHHH!!!!" |
| Kehhlyr |
Posted - 02/06/2011 : 18:14:22
They also only have tiny little teefs as well.
Generally so long as you don't pull on the snake if it was to bite then you'd barely feel it.
Plus not trying to remove the snake also minimises risk of causing oral damage to the snake by pulling teeth etc out.
See, tiny teefs.
She was latched on for about 30 seconds maybe, enough time to grab photos. Which is another thing you should do if you ever get bitten, get photos.  |
| LucyB |
Posted - 02/06/2011 : 18:12:39
I have never been bitten but have been told it is like catching yourself on the scratchy side of velcro, but it will bleed for longer than you expect - i have no idea if that is true but it is what i tell myself everytime i get nervous as even big wimp me can't be scared of velcro!!!!!! It it's wrong and it really hurts like hell i'd rather not know!!! |
| mrsgibson |
Posted - 02/06/2011 : 17:54:28
iv got a yorkshire terrier who gives a good nip so im sure if i can take that then if morph ever does take a pop at me ill be ok! lol x |
| Mamma |
Posted - 02/06/2011 : 17:11:22
its not that sore (you do feel their teeth etc) but for me it was more a shock thing when it did happen xx |
| mrsgibson |
Posted - 02/06/2011 : 17:09:21
thanks everyone! i knew they werent known for aggression but i just wanted too hear from actuall snake owners what its like lol for my own peace of mind! x |
| Invalid User |
Posted - 02/06/2011 : 16:07:10
Only been tagged by one of mine. I frightened him while changing his water and he struck out. Did leave a tiny mark and to my surprise even drew blood. I could feel his sharp little teeth but it didn't hurt, just stung.
I'm dealing with a King snake bite at the moment (there is a thread in general posts section) and that has been slightly worse due to the fact Kings like to hold on and have a bit of a chew lol |
| Mamma |
Posted - 02/06/2011 : 15:58:37
I have been bitten by romeo twice. But it was during feeding. Hes not usually like that. |
| gingerpony |
Posted - 02/06/2011 : 15:53:01
on the rare occasion that a corn does go for you, it will more often strike with its mouth closed and just nose-butt you |
| Figs |
Posted - 02/06/2011 : 15:50:11
I've been bitten by all of my snakes! (except Dinger, coz he is lovely )
Corns arent known for being aggressive so there isnt much to worry about; maybe a defensive bite or a feeding response.
Hatchlings are more likely to bite than well socialised adults, and you can honestly barely feel a bite from a baby! |
