Welcome to kingsnake.com's message board system. Here you may share and discuss information with others about your favorite reptile and amphibian related topics such as care and feeding, caging requirements, permits and licenses, and more. Launched in 1997, the kingsnake.com message board system is one of the oldest and largest systems on the internet.
What is the best method for calming down a nippy snake? This is a WC yearling rat snake.
-----
Jenea
2:3 Tricolor Hognose
2:1 Eastern Hognose
1:2 Western Hognose
2:2 Southern Hognose
0:0:2 Florida Redbelly Snakes
0:1 Gulf Coast Box Turtle
1:1 Red-eared Slider
1:2:2 Mediterranean Geckos
2:0 Cats
1:1 Kids
1:0 Spouse
some snakes wont calm down, but rat snakes usually will with some handling. handle several times a week and he'll get used to it.
Keep the handling sessions fairly short to begin with, but whatever you do, don't put the snake away just because it starts biting or he'll learn that that's the way to get you to go away (which is all he wants).
A pair of latex gloves, like the cheap ones that you might find in a hospital setting or on a janitor's cart, can help at first. Especially if the snake's nippiness is causing you to hesitate & pull back. You will approach the snake with more confidence (which is very good) and when the snake bites you...supposedly the taste is unpleasant. You can then graduate to just ONE glove (the hand you reach to pick the snake up with) and eventually none. Duffy
wear an old tshirt throughout the day and night for 2 -3 days (sleep, work, play, etc) in it. then put it into the snake's tank and leave it alone for a week. it will turn your shirt into a hide and get used to your scent. after that you should be able to handle easier and more often.
-----
1.1.0 Colombian Redtail Boas (normals)
2.1.0 Sumatran Blood Pythons (normals)
1.0 Black Blood Python (normal)
1.0 Dumeril's Boa (normal)
0.1 Coastal Carpet Python (normal)
0.1 Jungle Carpet Python (normal)
0.1 Surinam Redtail Boa (normal)
That sounds like a good idea!
I would avoid deoderant/perfume as it may irritate the snake.
coworkers/spouse/etc may not appreciate that though.
the use of said deodorant is okay. but it is best to do it on the weekend or when ever you have a couple days off. if you work throughout the week, you can also just put the same shirt back on when you get home and wear it around the house and to sleep in.
-----
1.1.0 Colombian Redtail Boas (normals)
2.1.0 Sumatran Blood Pythons (normals)
1.0 Black Blood Python (normal)
1.0 Dumeril's Boa (normal)
0.1 Coastal Carpet Python (normal)
0.1 Jungle Carpet Python (normal)
0.1 Surinam Redtail Boa (normal)
Help, tips & resources quick links
Manage your user and advertising accounts
Advertising and services purchase quick links
