I have got a pair of adult C.B.B. cal kings that i recieved about 5 weeks ago or so on a trade. When i frist got them they where calm as kittens. Now they bite everything in sight including my snake stick. Seems to be a feeding response. How could this be and how do i break them of this. Could it be because they are caged one on top of the other in my rack system? Or because of all the other snakes in the room? I'm selling them but don't want them to do this to their next owner. I think i'll stick to boas and pythons.
please help, 
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What the??? Why?????
tim16a
May 20, 2004 05:44 PM
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jlassiter
May 20, 2004 07:01 PM
Kingsnakes as well as all other snakes will show a feeding response every time they see your hand if the only time they see your hand you are feeding them. They will associate your hand or you with food if the only time they see you is when you are offering a meal. You should handle them more often if you want them to be used to humans.
Also, I have seen boas and pythons much nastier and meaner than a little ole kingsnake. LOL
-John Lassiter-
