Iv just been lunged at - Page 2

Stefan-A · 04-02-2007, 03:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by adamanteus

With aggresive snakes I normally just "neck" them. That is hold them gently but firmly directly behind the head, whilst supporting their body weight with the other hand.

Can't get close enough.

It takes off before I can reach it.

zirliz · 04-02-2007, 03:40 PM

My digits is all fine until you try to take him from the tank then he's gone like a bullet!

GarterGuy · 04-03-2007, 01:32 AM

LOL...I wish my little Petra would just "lunge" at me. She usually just latches on and I have to use a spray bottle to get her to let go. I think she must be a reincarnated python or something....she keeps thinking she can eat me! LOL

KITKAT · 04-04-2007, 09:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GarterGuy

LOL...I wish my little Petra would just "lunge" at me. She usually just latches on and I have to use a spray bottle to get her to let go. I think she must be a reincarnated python or something....she keeps thinking she can eat me! LOL

AW! You're probably just sweet!

RedSided · 04-04-2007, 10:13 AM

Heres a trick that I use, it may take a while, when you want the snake out of the cage just open the door slightly ,perhaps tap something to let the snake know you are doing something and then rather than lunging your hand into the cage(because thats how your little buddy sees it) try leaving the palm of you hand at the opening and let the snake smell you first.
What could have happened is that the snake has started ascosiating your hand lunging in there with feeding time.So whether or not you have food he/she will automatically get exited( as garters are notorious for at feeding time) and lunge for anything thats moving, your hand included.

It could just be that you spooked the snake by raising you hand above it, many take it as a challange and strike out others hiss,flatten or dart all over the place trying to get away.

hope this helps

Gyre · 04-04-2007, 10:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by adamanteus

With aggresive snakes I normally just "neck" them. That is hold them gently but firmly directly behind the head, whilst supporting their body weight with the other hand.

That's how I always used to catch most snakes, but I would get musked every single time.. So, now I avoid it even with wild snakes.. To me, a bite from a garter is better then stinking all day.

With my luck, it's usually right before lunch, and I just can't eat anything.. Ew.

RedSided · 04-04-2007, 10:31 AM

mine rarely musks any more , she just huffs at me and twitches.

Stefan-A · 04-11-2007, 02:31 AM

It's so cute when it's angry. My female just gave my hand a [less than] friendly bump and gave my sleeve a proper bite.

drache · 04-11-2007, 07:28 AM

my snakes must be extra mellow
the only time I've ever gotten bit, was when I stuck my hand into the tank after I'd touched a pinkie

04-02-2007, 03:40 PM	#12 (permalink)
zirliz "First shed, A Success" Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 103	Re: Iv just been lunged at My digits is all fine until you try to take him from the tank then he's gone like a bullet!

04-03-2007, 01:32 AM	#13 (permalink)
GarterGuy Brother Snake Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Lancaster,PA Posts: 1,356	Re: Iv just been lunged at LOL...I wish my little Petra would just "lunge" at me. She usually just latches on and I have to use a spray bottle to get her to let go. I think she must be a reincarnated python or something....she keeps thinking she can eat me! LOL __________________ *Roy* 1.1 T.s.pickeringi 0.1 T.s.concinnus 0.0.2 T.s.pallidulus

04-04-2007, 10:13 AM	#15 (permalink)
RedSided "First shed In Progress" Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 92	Re: Iv just been lunged at Heres a trick that I use, it may take a while, when you want the snake out of the cage just open the door slightly ,perhaps tap something to let the snake know you are doing something and then rather than lunging your hand into the cage(because thats how your little buddy sees it) try leaving the palm of you hand at the opening and let the snake smell you first. What could have happened is that the snake has started ascosiating your hand lunging in there with feeding time.So whether or not you have food he/she will automatically get exited( as garters are notorious for at feeding time) and lunge for anything thats moving, your hand included. It could just be that you spooked the snake by raising you hand above it, many take it as a challange and strike out others hiss,flatten or dart all over the place trying to get away. hope this helps __________________ Does your water bowl look like a toilet, it does? Guess I will have to change it again

04-04-2007, 10:31 AM	#17 (permalink)
RedSided "First shed In Progress" Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 92	Re: Iv just been lunged at mine rarely musks any more , she just huffs at me and twitches. __________________ Does your water bowl look like a toilet, it does? Guess I will have to change it again

04-11-2007, 02:31 AM	#18 (permalink)
Stefan-A Moderator Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Southern Finland Posts: 6,384	Re: Iv just been lunged at It's so cute when it's angry. My female just gave my hand a [less than] friendly bump and gave my sleeve a proper bite.

04-11-2007, 07:28 AM	#19 (permalink)
drache Ophiuchus rhea Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Brooklyn, New York Posts: 4,839	Re: Iv just been lunged at my snakes must be extra mellow the only time I've ever gotten bit, was when I stuck my hand into the tank after I'd touched a pinkie __________________ rhea "Life is just one damn thing after another." Mark Twain

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