Hello.

Pardon my replying to a very old message, but I'd like to bring the topic up again if that's OK. Hopefully the poster was able to deal with his snake, but what if the remedies suggested don't help him? His snake is going to end up a candidate for rescue - at least if the herp world is anything like dog rescue where behavioral issues are very frequent cause for animals ending up homeless.

I'm trying to deal with an agressive corn snake of my own right now - and I had never heard of an agressive corn snake either. Her enclosure seems ideal as far as I can tell, it's in a quiet place, is quite large, has multiple hides, etc. She's never gotten anything but pre-killed mice, and yet she's so agressive that I'm having major problems dealing with her. Due to an illness there was a lapse in my handling routine, and a flighty hatchling has grown into a bad-tempered adult.

I'm not an expert herper by any means, but I am able to follow a care sheet. When that doesn't work, what to do? For a dog I could hire a trainer or behaviorist, or find training for her (and of course for myself in proper handling techniques as half of animal training is often handler training) through the rescue network or ever a pet store, but what about for an agressive snake? I could use more help than I've been able to find so far.
I don't want to even think about surrendering her to a rescue org. but we seem to be headed in that direction. Like a lot of pet owners I'm not neglectful, but not skilled enough to handle a problem animal well either. Yes, it's my own fault, but now what? Can this really be reversed?

I hope someone can offer some advice.
thanks,
Carolyn

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