First two things I'd check out, is the cage too hot, and is he hungry. After that, make sure he's not in a high traffic area, being taunted all day by movement in front of his cage. Make him feel secure, make sure he's not overly hungry, which could easily be the case coming from a pet store where a maintanence diet is probably what is used, and get him out with a hook before free handling him. Congrats on the new Dumerils, they're grerat snakes, and you'll start to learn his personality/actions. As far as showing no fear, just don't do "mock attacks" with your hand when you try to pick him up. If you're going to do it...DO IT! Don't go half way, stop, go again, stop, etc...making it look like some sort of unsure predator getting ready to grab him. Take care

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