Thank You Guys...
I am going to be patient... Im like you, I hope it was the stress from shipping... although, that thing coming at my face like that really set me back.
I have them all settled in now and they are resting, Im not going to do anything with them for a few days (that was enough excitement for awhile)... I dont think latex gloves would deter this guy -- OMG, I opened that bag and all i seen was mouth charging me, it was all I could do to keep from dropping it on the floor. It is actually a bit funny now that I think about it but *whoa* thats not something i want to happen often!
Im not sure what kind they are -- The folks just called them Licorice rat snakes...
just my luck that means "TEXAS" rat snake.... LOL
anyways... i guess i will make do...
I can handle a 200lb dog but a 1b snake has me stumped -- go figure