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| CadburyCorn |
Posted - 03/07/2012 : 17:55:30
Does anyone have any suggestions about dealing with a very aggressive corn snake, our chosen option is to give her to a more experienced breeder, since we already have a very mild-mannered amel motley which we are very happy with.
We would love varied opinions!
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| Raksha |
Posted - 04/07/2012 : 14:43:18
Put a tea shirt in you have worn crow the day so it can get used to your sent |
| Spreebok |
Posted - 04/07/2012 : 13:11:23
How exactly is she being aggressive? Is she biting, or just striking?
But really, all you have to do is persevere, a bite doesn't hurt, just reach in, without hesitating, grab her and show her that her attitude won't get her what she wants (To be left alone) |
| leee123 |
Posted - 04/07/2012 : 12:23:32
Hi mate, just pick him up, the more nervous you are the more he will be so just go for it. I know it is a bit unsettling when they strike but its probably more scared of you than the other way around. If you do get tagged well its hardly an anaconda is it, and you can proudly show the pics of your wounds on the forum. |
| CadburyCorn |
Posted - 04/07/2012 : 10:28:48
Thanks for the encouraging comments!
I will be visiting my local reptile shop (Global Geckos in Windlesham) to ask about her habits. |
| Isoldael |
Posted - 03/07/2012 : 19:53:33
My Jake used to be the same, often rattling and/or striking at my hands. It's a lot better now, but I tried quite some things, so I'm not sure what did the trick xD
- leave something that has your smell on it in the viv, so the snake gets used to your smell being "safe".
- Put your hand at a distance of the snake where it doesn't feel threatened yet, and wait until curiosity makes it come investigate your hand. Don't spook it, just let it explore, and once it gets bored you remove your hand again.
- When picking up the snake, make sure you move in a secure, steady way. No sudden moves, and don't shy away from the snake as it starts rattling. Pick it up, wait until it calms down in your hands (watch for signs like rapid breathing) and then put it back as a "reward" for calming down.
Not sure if any of this actually helps, but Jake certainly got a lot calmer. Hope it works for you, good luck :) |
| 343guiltyspark |
Posted - 03/07/2012 : 18:25:29
Uhh why is this topic in the photo section? |
| Figs |
Posted - 03/07/2012 : 18:13:48
Persevere, i say 
Stick on some gardening gloves and give a short handle every few days. Even just chill in the room for a while and (in theory) she'll eventually get used to your presence.
My big ol' bull snake used to be awful (...hence the name 'Terrible Tex!), roaring and rattling her tail long after people had left the room, striking at the glass and of course taking a few good chunks out of me. Now I can actually pick her up and feed with tongs pretty safely; she only gets riled up after she gets bored or handling or the dogs get too close lol  |
| Auld Baldy |
Posted - 03/07/2012 : 18:12:10
What age and approx size plus how long have you had her?
What handling has she had?
Aggression is often mistaken as fear and self preservation. |
