We got our corn snake one week ago. Four days later she struck out and hissed at my son. We fed her that evening and I wondered whether it would have been hunger that made her do this or some other reason? We are not scared of her at all just curious.
2007-02-05 05:04:24 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Reptiles
never hold a snake after it had eaten. wait at least 2 days after a snake has eaten before handling. Also, never feed the snake in the cage. always feed the snake in a box or other container. This may help with the aggressiveness.
2007-02-08 07:31:22 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
It might have struck out as a feeding response if your son had recently been handling a mouse or rat, but most likely it was a defensive strike.
It usually takes longer than a week for a snake to adjust to its new environment. During that time, it is feeling very stressed and vulnerable. The best thing you can do is to just leave it alone for another week so it can get used to its surroundings. After that time, start to handle it a few minutes a day. Just don't handle it on feeding day or for two days after as it will need time to digest its meal. You can gradually increase the handling time. Before you know it, you'll have a "lap snake".
Just teach your son not to move too fast around the snake and don't try to pick it up by approaching its head. Instead, move slowly and pick it up from behind. If the snake bites, try not to jerk back as you can possibly damage his mouth and pull out some teeth.
2007-02-05 05:18:23 · answer #2 · answered by xyz_gd 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually, its because of too much noise and vibration - snakes are very sensitive to noise. Also, sudden movement can trigger a strike - it's a hunting reflex. Always make sure that anyone near the snake is fairly quiet, and make no sudden quick movements. If reaching out to touch it, make sure the snake sees your hand before you get close. If she was hungry and saw a sudden movement, she's even more likely to strike.
If your son is young, getting him to control his movements can be difficult. My Honduran Milksnake once struck at my step-son when he was 6. We explained how to approach the snake (and reminded him every time he went to pet the snake), and it hasn't happened since. Just as well, since he was the size of an earthworm at the time - but now (3 years later), he's 6' long!
And sometimes, it's just a snake with a bad temper. You never know.
2007-02-06 21:53:47 · answer #3 · answered by Me 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-28 11:10:13 · answer #4 · answered by husted 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Snakes sense fear They try to keep control that's where the hissing occur es.Its a intimidation thing just show no fear .when he hisses at you just keep going 4 him he will get use to you handleing him .non poisonous snakes should be handled about 45 min every day .So they get use to you and they wont strike
2007-02-09 00:34:44 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
She probably felt threatened. It's going to take her awhile to adjust to your family. Also, kids tend to crowd animals - it's just a kid thing.
However, we found a snake in our yard one time and put it in a big jar. It regularly struck at one of my nieces, the one with red hair. That seemed to be the only difference we could come up with though I don't know why .
2007-02-05 05:17:55 · answer #6 · answered by txkathidy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
happens man if your going to keep snakes your going to get bit now and then. i had an adult corn swallow my pinky finger. just watch her you will know when shes going to bite. how big is the snake babies tend to be more defensive if you work with her she will prob calm down good luck man corns are good snakes
2007-02-05 19:28:33 · answer #7 · answered by joeparker67 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
how big is she? if shes a baby that is kinda odd. i have a pet corn(a baby) and i took him into school and all my classmates crowded around and he never did anything. he didn't act scared or anything. snakes usually get scared when their is a lot of people crowded around them. if she's a bigger corn then its probably because she was just scared and not use to her surroundings yet and they do get more agressive when they are hungry.
2007-02-07 03:16:26 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Cornsnakes are not generally aggressive. It was more likely a defensive reaction. If you've recently handled a mouse, it may bite because it smelled like food. Otherwise, handle her regularly, and she will get used to being handled without being nervous.
2007-02-05 05:18:42 · answer #9 · answered by David 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well, it depends on how old she is...if she's a baby (as in a few months old), it would make sense. at that age, they see anything that might threaten them and they automatically think, "Chomp Time". I'm just a beginner with reptiles myself, but I'm getting info from my aunt, so if she's not a baby I don't know the answer.
hope that helps!
2007-02-06 06:08:32 · answer #10 · answered by Graymalkin 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋