Can't tame my snake

[aSnakeLovinBabe]

It sounds like your snake is actually doing pretty well. Snakes don't really become "tame".... I think "tolerant" would be a better word to describe the majority of snakes. There are exceptions though, some of my garters seem to like the mental stimulation of being handled... Some don't!

[Mommy2many]

My W/C really don't want me bothering them but they are female. They tolerate me changing water and food dishes, sometimes with curiosity, sometimes with "Hurry up and get the #$%$ outta here!"

Cleaning house is always fun...

[guidofatherof5]

My W/C really don't want me bothering them but they are female. They tolerate me changing water and food dishes, sometimes with curiosity, sometimes with "Hurry up and get the #$%$ outta here!"

Cleaning house is always fun...

That's another thing I like about garter snakes. Those attitudes. Some may be in captivity but they keep their independence.
I have a couple of adult female radixes that put me in my place and I don't mind at all.

[Mommy2many]

I just got the completely wrong image there, Steve

[Mommy2many]

I have a couple of adult female radixes that put me in my place and I don't mind at all.

Ladies are always in charge, one way or another!"

[mustang]

some snakes dont like to be held at all.....and like checker (which took a long time) hell run but once hes in my hand he acts like hes been caught and dosnt try the old suicide leap out of my hand like he used to for the 1st few months i had him

[kibakiba]

Snakey is a male and doesn't really enjoy handling. He doesn't fuss too much, I've owned him for almost 2 years now and I used to hold him every day. Sometimes he wants attention and if I put my hand near him he'll slither around on me and let me rub his neck a bit. He doesn't do it very often, but it's always nice to know that he likes some attention every once in a while.

[mb90078]

I've got a male and a female. Neither of them are crazy about actually being picked up, but once I have them, they are both OK with it. In fact, sometimes I just want to move them between tanks for cleaning, and they don't even want to leave my hands/arms. The female will get restless though after a while, but the male actually would sit in my hands all day if he had his way.

[RedSidedSPR]

Ok thanks, I'll just keep working with him.

[Tyrel26]

Think of it as a relative that pinches/kisses your cheeks. If you don't like it no matter how many times the relative does it won't make you like it more. Snakes are like people, some just want to be left alone.