I have lots of Nelson's/Sinaloans and have never, ever, had an adult even attempt to bite. The baby Nelson's bite far less than the baby Hondurans, Thayeri Kings, and Rosy Boas I have. In fact, the only time a baby Nelson's has bitten me was during sexing (not much fun for the snake). Of course, they are all individuals though; you might find a "rogue" biter as you did. As others have said too, you don't know what the snake had been through, it may have just reached it's limit while you were holding it. In my opinion, they are one of the best starter snakes around.

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