About ready to give up on one of my female JCPs. Had her for about three years and raised from a hatchling. She is spectacular in appearence. But this snake has never calmed down or accepted any human interaction/ She will spiral up off the cage floor in extreme strike posture upon my approach to the cage and repeatedly strike until returned to the cage. She loves to chew on hooks. I have some constrictor experience and keep carpets, boas, bloods, and retics. Have tried all the tricks with this JCP including putting a worn t-shirt in her cage and all sorts of gentle, unrestricted handling with no success. Any suggestions would be deeply appreciated. Bill.
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Anacondas-the other Dark Side.
Afrocks-the dark side of the Dark Side.
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Taming Evil Jungle?
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Bill,
Only thing that comes to mind is whether or not she feels comfortable in her environment? Check husbandry- temps, humidity, plenty of places to hide/feel secure to calm down, etc.
I guess it goes without saying that it's possible that she's just one of those snakes that will never calm down and make a good pet...
IF you do end up deciding that you want to part with her, PM me and let's talk...
//Todd
Thanks for the reply and suggestions Todd. I have her in a Barrs cage with proper heat/humidity and hides on the warm and cool sides. I will try to work with her some more. Bill
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...three years ago it was just another snake cult...
The Retic is King.
Anacondas-the other Dark Side.
Afrocks-the dark side of the Dark Side.
