willameesh
05-27-2008, 08:38 AM
Hi Guys,
I have a rat snake who I handle regularly and is always good natured if not a tad jumpy (he's only small so thats understandable), and he often tries to "do a runner" but doesn't ever snap. Untill the other day! I had not handled him for about a month due to new job and moving house - he is still at my parents untill I am settled! (lots of building etc....) He came out well and after his initial trying to escape he calmed down. I was in the living room talking to my mum and looked down to see him watching me in a defensive aggressive stance. Thought nothing of this untill he took a swipe at my face!! I managed to move in time and he just clipped my chin!
Safe to say it freaked me out - I've had snakes 5 years and never had one snap at me before!
What did I do wrong? Any suggestions?
Thanks.
I have a rat snake who I handle regularly and is always good natured if not a tad jumpy (he's only small so thats understandable), and he often tries to "do a runner" but doesn't ever snap. Untill the other day! I had not handled him for about a month due to new job and moving house - he is still at my parents untill I am settled! (lots of building etc....) He came out well and after his initial trying to escape he calmed down. I was in the living room talking to my mum and looked down to see him watching me in a defensive aggressive stance. Thought nothing of this untill he took a swipe at my face!! I managed to move in time and he just clipped my chin!
Safe to say it freaked me out - I've had snakes 5 years and never had one snap at me before!
What did I do wrong? Any suggestions?
Thanks.