Corn hatchlings almost always strike with their mouths closed (their little teeth get torn out very easily), so they hardly ever bite even if they strike several times in succession.



But, if they DO bite, it hardly ever breaks the skin (little teeth again).



Even if they DO break the skin, the "damage" is not noticeable at all, and you can't even feel the bite.



Sooooo....



I would suggest that you pick that baby corn up, waggle your finger in front of it and try to entice a bite from it. Do that several times in a row until A) you learn not to be afraid of the bite, and B) your snake learns that biting you won't make you let it go!



When a hatchling is released into its vivarium immediately after a bite enough times, you effectively train your snake to bite you in order to get its way. Not a good idea.



It won't hurt. I promise!




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Darin Chappell

Hillbilly Herps

PO Box 254

Rogersville, MO 65742

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