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snake to become aggressive? My male 100% het albino has become aggressive after two years of being a calm and docile pet. He has just developed a pissed off attitude for no apparent reason. He has bitten me once and has tried again this past week. I now have to pick him up with a snake hook.
Have any of you gone through this?
Thanks,
Chuck

1. Maybe he has a very strong breeding urge. Is there a female near enough that maybe he can smell her?

2. Is there any deep noises or vibrations that may be affecting him that maybe you haven't noticed?

3. This one actually happened to me. Last year I was away from my boas for a little over a month. I still changed their water
and personally fed them, but I wasn't handling them or actually
physically near them most of the time. Well my female Guyanan
changed during that time. She became huffy and though she never
actually bit me or struck at me, her disposition completly
changed. I ended up selling her and the male because I didn't
want to deal with her attitude anymore...

I think it is 3. I haven't handled my boa very much in the last 3 months and when I do its not much time holding him. I would just place him on my bed. I feel bad because he was such a great pet.
Thanks for the reply,
Chuck

looks like youll have to retame it. it is simple to do. just wear the same shirt all day for 2 or 3 days (fri, sat, sun e.g.) then put the shirtinto the tank. the snake will then create a sort of hide out of it and will then get refamilarized with your scent. after a day or so just start to casually reacquaint yourself (occasional rub, pat, or touch) with the snake. within a week you 2 should be the best of friends all over again.
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Thanks, I'll try that.
Chuck