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Old 11-21-2020, 03:15 PM   #3
hypnoctopus
Adult corn snakes rarely bite, but babies can certainly be a bit bitey! As you mentioned, it really doesn't hurt but it will be startling. It sounds to me like she got pretty stressed due to repeated attempts to get her out and touching her while she was in the tank. This is what I would do next time: don't worry about waiting until evening - the less you have to 'chase' her around the tank, the better. So getting her out of a hide while she's sleeping will actually cause her less stress. Go in calmly and confidently. Don't worry about touching her first to let her know you're there. Scoop her up like a clump of spaghetti. The more parts of her body are supported, the easier it will be for both of you. Once she's out, she will almost certainly forget about trying to bite and will mostly just slither around on your hands. Don't be afraid to have a firm grip if you think she might make a leap. You can also sit on the floor or a bed if you're concerned about dropping her.

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