Hey Tom,



First off, great looking abberant ghost you got there!!!



You mentioned that all your hatchlings are biters.... well, I just wanted to share with you what a zookeeper taught me ( I volunteer at a local zoo here ) regarding non-venomous snakes such as milksnakes and kingsnakes that strike or bite. When you try to pick them up, always grab it from behind and never from the front. If let's say they are already in a striking position (especially the hatchlings), list the container where he contained and tilt it a little bit so he slides a little bit. Then open the container and pick him up from behind. This way, he is more preoccupied in balancing himself than trying to defend his turf.



Hope that helps.



Thanks,
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RAY

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