i just got a new corn snake and i don't know anything about them i have pythons and they are so calm. my new corn freaks out when i go to pick him up and if i don't get him on the first try he buggers off down his burrow hole and it really bothers me
is this a normal trait if so how can i calm him down is there some way to pick them up that i don't know about or do i just have to pick him every day and maybe some day he'll calm down.
thanks dave
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real freaked all the time
pimp_n_python
Oct 16, 2003 03:22 PM
Replies (5)
Amanda E
Oct 16, 2003 04:09 PM
Colubrids in general are much more active than boids. They very rarely settle down when being held like a boa or python will.
Especially when they are babies they are going to be a lot more freaked out by your presence. Eventually though, with periodic handling, it will calm down (at least it should, some stay feisty no matter how much handling you do).
wizbang
Oct 16, 2003 04:11 PM
Keep handling him/her. My 4 year old daughter handles our newest hatchling and the hatchlings parents. All parties seem to remain pretty calm.
cmsuphoto
Oct 16, 2003 04:15 PM
I agree with Amanda. They'll never get quite as calm as ball pythons, but most do calm down. I do have one that's a complete bugger, even after two years of gettin' bit a ton. She's just got a bad temperment. Ah well, I like her anyway...
mickmarkus
Oct 16, 2003 04:53 PM
Corns are active creatures. I agree that most should calm down with regular handling. You may also find that the mature corn may be more calm than the young corn, as with most snakes. However, there are exceptions to every rule and some snakes are skittish their whole lives. What you should expect when handling your snake is an animal that is fairly active, unlike a boa or python. But that's part of the fun of having a corn snake!
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pimp_n_python
Oct 19, 2003 11:17 AM
thanks for the advice i'll just keep handling him and see what happens. he's fine once i get him out he just chills for the most part its the initial pick upp that is real bad he just totally goes bonkers any way thanks and if any of u guys know how to get picks on this site i'll show ya him/her don't know
any way thanks
Dave
and Cornbread
