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daveopn67
Snake Mite
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 Posted - 25/12/2010 : 21:07:02
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how do I gain my new adults corn snake confidence in me handling?
What are the signs of the snake being defensive |
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lotabob
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
4334 Posts |
Posted - 25/12/2010 : 21:13:12
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Signs of defensive behaviour include, tail shaking, hissing, coiling into an 'S' shape at the neck and puffing out their chest to make themselves look larger. More obvious signs are been bitten but don't worry its nothing major.
If you give your new snake a week to settle in before even attempting to handle you stand more chance of having a calm snake. Just be patient and learn to read your snakes mood and you'll be grand, sometimes they just want left alone. |
Anery Corn snake SPOT. Royal Python, DUKE. Hogg Island Boa, SANKE. Albino House Snake, HAL.
Harlequin Crested Gecko HARLEY
Albino Horned Frog WAKA
Chilean Rose Tarantula TRIXIE. Brazilian Salmon Pink Bird-eating Tarantula SAM. Orange Baboon Tarantula BORIS.
Giant Asian Forest Scorpion, SALLY.
Giant African Land Snails, SHELDON & MICHELLE.
Budwing Mantis, MAIA
Dubia Roach Colony. Silkworm Colony. Mealworm Colony. Waxworm Colony. Fruit Beetle Colony.
MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL http://www.youtube.com/user/alocheeky |
Edited by - lotabob on 25/12/2010 21:13:29 |
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daveopn67
Snake Mite
16 Posts |
Posted - 25/12/2010 : 21:16:34
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Thanks,
with what you said it sounds like he is a little nervous, if I give him time will he come to me?
He fed though 3 days ago so at least he ie eating and drinking!!!!
United Kingdom
1189 Posts |
Posted - 25/12/2010 : 21:42:39
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If he is eating and drinking that usually indicates that he isnt stressed, which is a good thing and means he can be handled. All though have to be is confident, but not too confident as fast movements will obviously make him more scared. Hold him bravely, but be gentle, he is a delicate little creature remember! :) Im not sure which part of handling you are struggling with, but usually once you have them in your hands they relax and are happy, they just arent too keen on being picked up, but if it is during handling then just keep it up, keep trying and only time will prove to him that you are safety! :)
I hope this helps.
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lotabob
Fully Grown Corn
United Kingdom
4334 Posts |
Posted - 25/12/2010 : 21:56:52
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| Tiffany is right, picking them up is the hard part for the snake (putting them down again is the hardest bit for us). As its all new to him then he probably is just a bit nervous. They are curious/nosey little creatures though, sometimes been there and keeping still is enough of an intrigue to get them to investigate you. How long have you had the snake? |
Anery Corn snake SPOT. Royal Python, DUKE. Hogg Island Boa, SANKE. Albino House Snake, HAL.
Harlequin Crested Gecko HARLEY
Albino Horned Frog WAKA
Chilean Rose Tarantula TRIXIE. Brazilian Salmon Pink Bird-eating Tarantula SAM. Orange Baboon Tarantula BORIS.
Giant Asian Forest Scorpion, SALLY.
Giant African Land Snails, SHELDON & MICHELLE.
Budwing Mantis, MAIA
Dubia Roach Colony. Silkworm Colony. Mealworm Colony. Waxworm Colony. Fruit Beetle Colony.
MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL http://www.youtube.com/user/alocheeky |
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Zincubus
Hatchling
197 Posts |
Posted - 25/12/2010 : 23:57:22
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| Hi bud , did you get my email ?? |
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jonoandapril
Hatchling
United Kingdom
171 Posts |
Posted - 26/12/2010 : 11:03:13
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| i found that mine sometimes darts into cover when i try to pick her up. if she does i just leave it a few hours or she just sits on my hand not moving. if she doesnt try to run away then i know shes happy to be handled. however saying that, my wifes snakey ALWAYS darts for cover but is active during handeling? just different personalitys i guess. |
1x amel corn (tango)
1x carolina corn (pepsi)
1x carpet python (butch)
1x normal royal (rachel)
1x bumblebee royal
wishlist: abbotts okeetee female, crawl cay boa, emerald tree boa |
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corn snake grumpy
