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 Posted - 01/11/2009 : 17:44:38
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| I haven't actually been bitten by a snake *touch wood* but if my corn gets how would i go about getting it off? I know i cant pull. but how ? |
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Tizzy
The Corn Snake Moderator
United Kingdom
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Posted - 01/11/2009 : 18:00:45
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| Most of the time when a corn snake strikes it won't hang on, it's more scared of you than you are of it!!! But if like me you're unlucky like me then pouring cold water over snakey will usually make them let go - it also works when big ass boas decide the wan't to coil round the bath taps and not let go!!! |
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BlueTongueDan
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 01/11/2009 : 20:52:58
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I agree with Tizzy.
Corns usually strike quickly and wont bother to hold on. Unless, Its a feeding response.
Ive found that both times my Hognose has bitten me, a bit of cold water on the nose/face has got him to let go.
A king however, thats a case of waiting for them to get bored/realise your not edible. (Though thats just based on one King ive been had by a good few times)
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Kellog
the nice one
United Kingdom
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Posted - 03/11/2009 : 03:59:24
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| I am glad you know never to try and pull the snake off when it bites. I guess it is the difference between whether it is a strike or a bite. Pulling it off can damage the snake's teeth. Glad of the advice from Tizzy about using cold water - just in case! xxx |
  
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Kehhlyr
ǝʞɐɔ sǝʌoן
United Kingdom
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Posted - 03/11/2009 : 04:26:29
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Originally posted by BlueTongueDan
A king however, thats a case of waiting for them to get bored/realise your not edible. (Though thats just based on one King ive been had by a good few times)
Did you get pics like this though: http://www.thekingsnake.co.uk/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=569
If anyone has any quibbles about tiny snake bites, then don't follow that link.
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Posted - 03/11/2009 : 05:22:48
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| Doesn't everybody keep a camera next to their vivariums just in case they get bitten? |
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Posted - 03/11/2009 : 10:16:37
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Classic link, Kehhlyr, it played a part in our decision to expand the family in that direction.
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Posted - 03/11/2009 : 13:46:35
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Not a corn (she wouldn't hurt any one, even held her once after handling ferrets and she didn't care!), a painful bite from my 2 year old royal python. It hurt quite a bit but only because where it was: inside arm, right bicep, where there isn't much flesh!
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0.1.0 Anery corn- LegLess
1.0.0 Carolina corn- NoFeet
1.0.0 Syrian hamster- Jabba
0.2.0 Albino ferrets- Mable & Sue
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Tizzy
The Corn Snake Moderator
United Kingdom
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Posted - 03/11/2009 : 16:13:10
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| Ouch - So thats it confirmed - Royals are Boring AND Evil *runs to duck from incoming rotten veg attack* |
3.2.0 corns 0.3.1 Leopard Geckos, 0.1.0 Mad Staffys 1.0.0 Moggie. 1.2.0. Devils in training.
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Posted - 03/11/2009 : 18:15:25
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I agree, Tizzy.
Short, fat, lazy, boring, slow and apparently evil bloody snakes! haha |
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matty18714
The Count of Corniness
United Kingdom
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Posted - 03/11/2009 : 18:29:29
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BlueTongueDan
Sub Adult
United Kingdom
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Posted - 03/11/2009 : 18:35:34
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Originally posted by Kehhlyr
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Originally posted by BlueTongueDan
A king however, thats a case of waiting for them to get bored/realise your not edible. (Though thats just based on one King ive been had by a good few times)
Did you get pics like this though: http://www.thekingsnake.co.uk/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=569
If anyone has any quibbles about tiny snake bites, then don't follow that link.
Props to 'Fergie' for having the sensibility to take photos.
LOL! Thats great!
No pics of king bites, but I was ready when my Hoggie decided to have a go
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kizzig
Yearling
United Kingdom
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Posted - 03/11/2009 : 18:54:01
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Bengy, that looks really sore!
And BTD, watch out! That hoggie will take your whole arm off! Lol! |
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Our ever growing menagerie:
1.0.0 Amel cornsnake (Ziggy)
0.1.0 Amel motley cornsnake (Kizzy)
1.0.0 Housegecko (Eric)
0.1.0 Chile Rose Tarantula (Daisy) RIP Double D, We'll miss you... xxx
1.0.0 Budgie (Oscar)
0.1.0 Cat (Sophie)
1.1.0 Red Eared Sliders (Sam 'n' Ella)
Assorted Fish - Harry, Artie, Kev and Ebi.
RIP Georgina the Housegecko  , Archie the Angelfish (17/09/09), and Daisy the Chile Rose Tarantula (19/11/2009)
   
   
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Posted - 03/11/2009 : 18:57:43
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BTD, was that a dry bite?
Looks well latched on. |
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Lewy
The Corn Snake Admin
United Kingdom
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Posted - 03/11/2009 : 19:17:46
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BTD - Kaz has nicked one of your pictures AGAIN
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hillzi
The Lost boy.
United Kingdom
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Posted - 03/11/2009 : 19:30:03
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She's a minx.
LOL Dan! 'mm hooman tasteh' Shame when it was bathtime I didn't have my phone on and ready, got a right chomper!
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matty18714
The Count of Corniness
United Kingdom
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Posted - 03/11/2009 : 19:38:27
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| Great photo Dan. Was it on long enough to use the fangs? If so was it a dry bite do you think? |
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Posted - 03/11/2009 : 19:39:09
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Yes it was sore! That was few days after, you can probably tell as bruise went yellow, but morning after it happened it was very blue & purple and felt like he bit into my bicep muscle cuz the arm felt dead!
I'm not a whimp but it was right in a sensitive area of flesh! |
0.1.0 Anery corn- LegLess
1.0.0 Carolina corn- NoFeet
1.0.0 Syrian hamster- Jabba
0.2.0 Albino ferrets- Mable & Sue
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Posted - 03/11/2009 : 19:40:09
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| I know royals are lazy but they're not boring! HAHA! |
0.1.0 Anery corn- LegLess
1.0.0 Carolina corn- NoFeet
1.0.0 Syrian hamster- Jabba
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BlueTongueDan
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 03/11/2009 : 20:34:24
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Great photo Dan. Was it on long enough to use the fangs? If so was it a dry bite do you think?
I dont know how people can say its 'almost impossible to be bitten by a hognose' because he literally bit me and withing seconds had his fangs in my finger, Thats when it started hurting and I had to put the camera down, lol.
No after effects what so ever.
He's had me twice now and I think they were both feeding responses. As both times I had been handling him for a little while and then for no reason he just nudged his nose into finger and opened his mouth. Exactly what he does when I give him a mouse.
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matty18714
The Count of Corniness
United Kingdom
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Posted - 03/11/2009 : 20:44:42
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he literally bit me and within seconds had his fangs in my finger
This is a good point. It seems alot of people see "rear fanged" which has started this myth that they need to chew on you for ages before they can get their fangs in. Anyone who has seen the inside of a hoggies mouth knows this is not true. |
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