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i recently obtained a little baby probably been fed about 3 or 4 times..about 2.5 feet. I deal mainly with balls and corns, so this is a step up. I have been reading up on them. I knew they were often mistaken for burmese and get large, but i didn't know they were known to be highly agressive. This kid seems to be okay, lets me pick it up and hold it, but if i hold it more than about 15 minutes it will hiss and get into a striking pose. Any ideas on taming techniques and i also wanted to know how many people actually have one and it is tame? It also seems to be one of the more curious snakes i have had.. is that normal of rocks?

I had one years ago about 7' long that was tame. Usually, when they strike they aim for your face Personal observance says that the lighter ones tend to be calmer than the darker ones.

i had an episode yesterday with this little guy... i went to go handle him and picked him up.. he hissed so i just sat there with him.. went to go move my other hand to adjust him and he just repeatedly hit my hand... i have 4 different "boo boos" on my hand now.. well needless to say i dropped him and he still went to strike a couple times and scurried off under my bed. I had to take everything out from under my bed and found his just chilling in the corner like nothing happened... got him picked up again.. this time with gloves and he went for my face repeatedly. Which is interesting considering you mentioned they went for your face. i guess ill just have to keep working on it!