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I was bitten by my fem. giant mad. hog last night.It was so hot in the reptile room,it seemed like everything I fed had a ravenous appetite.My male simus even ate his first unscented pinky.The pic with blood was taken within seconds,I washed my hand immediately and 30 min. later,just a little itchy.

Mine has never done anything more than bluff a little bit, although he still hisses sometimes. This must have been a complete suprise to you, since they are more bluff than bite. Did he get to chew at all, or was it a bite and release?

I in no way took this as a defensive bite.She is normally a sweety but,it was really hot in the room,every critter I fed that night had a quicker than normal response to food.She released her bite,almost like she knew what happened. Take care! Jeff