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RE: Snippy Rosy

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Posted by: markg at Wed Nov 1 15:02:12 2006  [ Report Abuse ] [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by markg ]  
   

OK, but also take into account what Ancient said: this snake's behavior is rooted in instinct. It isn't a dog that learns by reward, nor is it a social animal by nature like a dog.

Certainly, the less you hold it, the less of a chance of undue stress assuming your husbandry is correct, but even in the best of conditions, many young rosies react like yours. Some stay biters as adults, though most don't.

Tell your g/f that rosies are not cuddly creatures and not to expect qualities of cuddly creatures. Rosies are kind of cute looking and so we think they have cute personalities to match. In reality, they are ruthless rodent nest raiders, live in holes in the ground amid rocky areas, try their best to stay away from predators and try their best to make more baby rosies. But bonding to humans was never in their DNA.


   

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