Snake attitude? (Bad one)

[drache]

But...... there was one that had been very east to handle for quite some time, then I was feeding one day and several teens came by wanting to see them eat. So, it was sure, why not. Just as my good girl starts to grab her pinkie, they all started pointing. She went nuts and never got over it.

that's got to be a bit sad for you

[count dewclaw]

Do you think it might have better luck if I reduce the number of rosy reds she's offered with the pinkie in the water?

I would put 3-4 rosy reds in with the frozen/thawed pinkies. Just enough to get the scent and motion to entice her to take a pinkie.

[guidofatherof5]

I would put 3-4 rosy reds in with the frozen/thawed pinkies. Just enough to get the scent and motion to entice her to take a pinkie.

Even less Rosy might work. Once they are in the water everything will smell like fish. Make sure you wash the pinkies off before. If you have access to guppies then you dont have to worry about the Rosies cause any problems.
Good luck.

[gwynhwyfar]

It worked!

I put the dish in her feeding cage with a couple rosy reds and a pinkie and when I came back, the bowl was completely empty.

*excited*

[gregmonsta]

Good job

[keelerskiddiecare]

By any chance have you hand fed her up til the recent change in attitude?? We always hand fed Wiggles and never had trouble either and then same thing you are describing. I consulted a local person I know who has many snakes and was advised that Wiggles had associated my smell with feeding time. She suggested two things, always feed in another container and have the food in it first and wash my hands before getting Wiggles or start to use tongs. I did the first suggestion for about 2 months and that seemed to break the constant attacks on my hands. Now I have gone back to feeding Wiggles in the aquarium but I do use tongs and I do wash my hands if I have touched the food. Wiggles is back to being a nice and friendly snake who no longer lunges at me or bites every time I come near. As well I have read that female snakes are much more aggressive eaters. Hope this helps.

[Snake lover 3-25]

It worked!

I put the dish in her feeding cage with a couple rosy reds and a pinkie and when I came back, the bowl was completely empty.

*excited*

congrats! next time try to put in less fish and maybe another pinky before you know it she'll be on unscented pinks!

[Snake lover 3-25]

By any chance have you hand fed her up til the recent change in attitude?? We always hand fed Wiggles and never had trouble either and then same thing you are describing. I consulted a local person I know who has many snakes and was advised that Wiggles had associated my smell with feeding time. She suggested two things, always feed in another container and have the food in it first and wash my hands before getting Wiggles or start to use tongs. I did the first suggestion for about 2 months and that seemed to break the constant attacks on my hands. Now I have gone back to feeding Wiggles in the aquarium but I do use tongs and I do wash my hands if I have touched the food. Wiggles is back to being a nice and friendly snake who no longer lunges at me or bites every time I come near. As well I have read that female snakes are much more aggressive eaters. Hope this helps.

yeah i think that's why alot of snakes turn agressive... or seemingly so... mine tried to nip at me after feeding them in the enclosure for a month or so because i got lazy lol back to feeding outside the cage and they went right back to normal! sounds like you got some pretty good advice!