Biting snake-what gives?

[kueluck]

Greg - Yes she is in hand while feeding. I think I'll just lure her into the hammock to feed her when feeding worms since they are so messy compared to the fish and pinkies. Once she realizes there is no more food she’s back to her sweet self.


Neil – I understand she’s not doing anything wrong, it’s me. I just need a way to feed her that is pleasant for both of us. When I slide open the door she is usually the first one climbing on me with Sadie right behind her. They show no fear of me at all and seem to enjoy my attention and I plan on keeping it that way.

Thanks everyone for your input on this. Since I’m so new at tending to my legless friends I really appreciate your experience and opinions.

[thamneil]

Neil – I understand she’s not doing anything wrong, it’s me. I just need a way to feed her that is pleasant for both of us. When I slide open the door she is usually the first one climbing on me with Sadie right behind her. They show no fear of me at all and seem to enjoy my attention and I plan on keeping it that way.

Regardless of how you feed her, it will be pleasant for her. She is getting food and satisfying a need. You want a way of making feeding please not for you. I would get a pair of forceps or hemostats, or just watch her feed from the dish.

Why do you have to hold them while feeding? You couldn't just place each snake in a container?