Aggressive Puget

[infernalis]

Hi there,

So I acquired a new Puget Sound Garter over the summer, born some time in May, and she's faring much better than my previous garters did. She's got a heating pad for night time, a nice heat lamp during the day when the room gets cold, she's fed a whole pinky mouse about once a week now, and she's all good.

The only problem is her temperament... she's nothing like my other garters were; docile, and eager to be held. She's wily, skittish, and she's recently discovered that she can use her teeth as a weapon...

I've tried regular handling, and she lives in my bedroom, so she's used to my regular presence, but she just doesn't like being handled. It was suggested to me that I try wearing, then cutting up an old shirt of mine and putting it in her enclosure so she can become accustomed to my scent, but I'm a little doubtful.

I'm guessing this is just her temperament and there's not much I can do about it?...

My kind of snake. Feisty is GOOD.....

[RedSidedSPR]

My kind of snake. Feisty is GOOD.....

Yes!

Unfortunately all mine end up nice