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i was looking to get a ch snake i was wanted to get some input from you guys on your exp working with them i was wondering if they were as bad tempered and as stubborn as wc i have had wc bloods in the past and i dont want to get into that again any input on your exps would be great thank you shaun

The first blood that I bought was CH. It may be a coincidence, but of all the bloods I have, she is the one that keeps me on my toes. Very cage defensive and an all-around jumpy snake. I could say that if I held her more she'd be calmer, but she just really doesn't seem to want anything to do with people...so I just leave her be.
All of my other bloods are CB, and they're all very mild mannered snakes.
Just my personal observation

carole
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"I do not believe that sheer suffering teaches. If suffering alone taught, all the world would be wise, since everyone suffers. To suffering must be added mourning, understanding, patience, love, openness and the willingness to remain vulnerable." -- Joseph Addison

If you get a healthy CH animal, it should be no different than any that have been captive bred. Temperment varies by individual. I had a adult CB trio that were very calculated pyscho killers. I've also had WC adult Sumatrans ( Reds ) that calmed down within days of me having them. Don't count on the fact that a nasty hatchling will turn into a tame animal, or vice versa

There's really no difference temperment wise. Most young bloods are a bit snappy anyway. I've had cb babies that were jerks and I've got an adult wild caught that is a lap snake. It's just going to depend on the individual animal. I would recommend buying captive bred from a reputable breeder, especially if it is your first blood.

no its not my first right now i three i just have had bad experiences in the past with wc

I have heard that CH are hatched in the country of origin and then shipped (eventually) to their final destination. I guess a lot could depend on what the snake experiences during this period.

We do have some bias in the matter, however, in our experience CH blood pythons do just as well as CB babies. Thousands of CH babies are imported into the United States every year. Not all of these are honestly represented as such - some are labelled as USCB, either explicitly or implicitly.

Temprament varies individually - some animals are more easily stressed than others, and reflect this stress through defensive actions.

I recommend you deal with people who honestly represent the animals they have available, regardless of their origin. At our facility we have seen a great deal of variation in temprament and ability to thrive as captive specimens, with WC animals doing extremely well and taming down, and purportedly USCB specimens acting defensive at all times, and generally failing to thrive; meanwhile, we have also seen the vice-versa occur.

If you deal only with people who honestly represent their stock, im sure you will be succesful, regardless of the origin of a particular specimen.

Cheers.
RMS

I would agree, talk to the person you're getting the snake from, and ask them about the temperment of the snake. I got a borneo from Rainforest Reptiles, and I didn't even ask if it was CH or CB, but I talked to Mike and he told me that he had handled them all and that they were all easily handleable and eating well. Sure enough, that snake has never even hissed at me. A good dealer should be able to tell you about the snake and will be honest about it. -chris-