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Hi well i don't have a conda I have a burm but i heard conda babies are more aggresive so i was wondering what are some tips on to make them tame? my baby burm(30" is very hissy and bites alot! please give me some tips

There is no such thing as a tame snake but I believe I get your questions meaning.

Generally the more you handle a snake the more accustom it gets to it and therefore starts to view you as less of a threat and more of an annoyance.
I have heard from people in here that recomend placing a shirt you have worn inside the cage with the snake. The theory behind that is to get it accustomed to your scent. I have never tried this so I cant really say one way or the other if it works.
Don't forget that some snakes will never quit hissing and biting no matter what you do.
As for your burm, I would start by handling every day (except after a meal). Make it a point to get him/her out everyday. Do this for as long as it takes. Gradually you should notice that the defensive attitude that you mentioned above will start to subside.
This is assuming that your captive environment is right for the burm. A stressed snake is not going to calm down. Go over your conditions again and make sure temp, humidity, cage, etc is correct.

Arik

Each snake is an individual. Some are calm from the start, others need time and gentle handling, some never calm down and accept handling. Throw all this in with species known for aggression. Very good advice from Arik.

I keep locale specific BCC, carpets, bloods, burms, retics, and anacondas. All have different personalities but all are can be handled. I have been bitten and have the most trouble with burms. Surprisingly my tamest and most trustworth snakes are my retics and anacondas. My most tamest snake is a green anaconda I got from Kelly Haller/Jud McClanahan. A good captive bred snake from a good line is the way to go. Take care-Bill.