Getting poked by the tail is normal... snake is just trying to get a good grip/purchase on your arm... a good anchor point for it is with the tail... so you get poked while it tries to stabilize itself. Happens to me with all my ssp's of milks.

I would think your BM would be darker at this point but the change can be a slow thing... my only adult was 3years old before I could say I no longer see the tricolor pattern. I have one that isn't 2 years old yet and I can only see a few hints of red on him.

I'm hoping one of the guys that are more expert on IDing snakes chimes in... it's a little difficult to tell with blurry photos but I'm wondering if you have a BM.

Gerry

[ Show Entire Thread ]