>>I think the hand grabbing is what they're scared of the most. I've found that all large wild constrictors I've caught don't bite once I get them off the ground. But reaching down to pick them up is near impossible! Also reaching for the head slowly seems to set them off too even when being held.

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>>The trick I use for angry pits is to just reach in and yank them up real quick. Don't give them any notice, just grab them as fast as you safely can. Or the hook method will probably continue to work.

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>>I think the defensive instinct is triggered most when they are being reached down for. My tamest pit just lashed out at me for the first time after I put him in a new cage that sits on the floor. Used to he was eye level and had no problem being picked up. Now that he's ground level I have to be quick!



The fast pick up works for me with all my other snakes,rats,milks,etc.The problem I had was them nailing me when I put them back.That and having them strike glass.Im waiting for uncle sam to get my refund and Im switching over to a cb 70 rack from vision.

Once again tonite I picked them out with the hook and had not even a hiss.Actually Ive been harrassing all my snakes with the hook.The mushrooms are starting to pop here and I will take my hook with me.We have some nice bulls,jet black rats,blue racers,milks,etc.Peoria and Pekin illinios have some outstanding size bulls that Im ready to tangle with now.lol..Thanks S
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