While cleaning my baby macklot cages I was wondering when and if they will settle down? Bites from a tiny python are tolerable, a 6-8 footer doesn't sound to fun. Well any experienced advice is always appriciated. many thanks
Ian
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My two striking serpents
iant
Sep 16, 2007 06:22 PM
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captnemo
Sep 17, 2007 12:20 PM
My big girl settled down at about the 6 - 7' mark. She was "nippy" the whole time beforehand though. Let me know if you want me to hang on to them till then! LOL
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Mike Curtin
iant
Sep 17, 2007 06:42 PM
Holy cow! lol Well I guess im about to take my keeper expirence to a whole new level! Guess this is one of those species you take care of regardless of attitude, thanks capt.
Ian
captnemo
Sep 17, 2007 10:35 PM
Yeah, well worth the time and blood IMO. Once you've got a handle on their dispositions, it gets easier. Unlike some other pythons (especially Burms), they ussually give you a pretty good indication that you're about to become an involuntary blood donor! I actually find it easier to handle a larger snake that's apt to strike than a smaller one. That's an extra few feet you can put between you and the chompers. LOL!
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"He who would stifle debate rather than engage in it, does so at the expense of his integrity and credibility"
Mike Curtin
boomslang1982
Sep 19, 2007 05:22 PM
I am now just being able to handle my Macklott's free hand. Actually the first day I had her she got me. Then about a month ago her hooked on for a good 5 minutes before I was able to get her off. She/he (not sure) is a 5 1/2ft mack. Great snake, just meanest of the ones I currently own. I am actually thinking of selling her because I am getting more into rat snakes and rear fanged species.
PHILLLLL
Sep 18, 2007 01:53 AM
I concur. My female macklotts calmed down very much in only a couple months. She is now only about a year old and maybe 3 feet, and she is very tame out of her cage... enough so that I feel comfortable taking her out for anyone. In her cage is another story though... I feed her in her cage and always use a hook to take her out. She will not hesitate to bite in or above here cage.
