Let me start by saying that every snake has its own personality. Although, I have yet to see one that does not calm don. I have never seen an adult strike except at food. Babies can be a little nippy when small, in a new environment, or scared/threatened. Once picked up, they generally will not bite. The bite is nothing. Most of the time their mouths are too small to get around anything, so you hardly notice it. if they do get their mouth around part of you, say a finger, its not even enough to draw blood. What I do with my young corns, is present the flat of my hand or ball my hand into a fist. This way they can strike at me and feel better. Once they realize my hand is not going to hurt them and they can't hurt me, I pick them up. One of my new editions got its name for going after me so much. I named it Striker. LOl. That snake is the only one out of a clutch of 12 that strikes at me. Like I said, it is the snake, not corns in general. Give it time, let it get used to you and trust you. Try not to startle it or give it any reason to fear you.

I am sure others will have their say as well.

Oh, also make sure you don't smell like anything. Mouse for example. During feeding today, I had quite a few of my little corns strike at me. It took me a bit to realize that one one my little king snakes had musked me and I had not washed it off. I assume they smelled it and did not like it any more than I did.

Hope this helps.



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