In My Face

I just acquired an aprox. 1 month old smoke/blood hybrid corn named Remmy. He is quite active but one thing he does confuses me greatly.
I have seen him stand up vertically, with no support, up to 5 inches off my hand. Is this normal? My uncle owns a boa who cannot stand to be suspended in the air.
Also.... Remmy is quite interested in my face.... When i hold him and he is in range he will extend to put his face very close to my nose/eyes and flick his tongue at me... What is he doing?!

That is really normal. Both of mine do that. They are just curious. Mine get really interested, especially when I start flicking my tongue back at them.

My male corn, Ares, does that too. He goes straight for my nose and flicks his tongue on it and then tries to slide up my nose and get into my hair. I think it's them trying to smell you. Or they smell something on you. Ares sometimes goes for my mouth too.. again, smelling something I just ate etc.

Originally Posted by TheJadeReptile

That is really normal. Both of mine do that. They are just curious. Mine get really interested, especially when I start flicking my tongue back at them.

I did that once, and my snake bit my tongue... it was painful.

Originally Posted by lumene

I did that once, and my snake bit my tongue... it was painful.

Yes well. I only do it, when they are still in there cage. So there is something between me and them. ;D

Originally Posted by TheJadeReptile

Yes well. I only do it, when they are still in there cage. So there is something between me and them. ;D

Yeah, I do that now, but back when I was a noob... lol, lesson learned.

its snakes kiss's =] i love when mine do that.. scared me the first time cause all i could about was getting munched on lol

mine does that too !! funny when she flicks her tongue and it tickles my nose !!!!

There could be a more scientific answer to it. I read some where that some snakes can track CO2 output from their prey at close range.....soooooo what you consider a "kiss" could be the snake trying to figure out if their is food...on your face..... lol!

Originally Posted by lumene

I did that once, and my snake bit my tongue... it was painful.

Not to be callous, but...LOL. I'm sorry for your pain, but that image made me inwardly giggle Did he let go right away??

I now know to keep my tongue in my mouth when holding Pangaea.

I've not been bitten yet. Kind of curious to know how it feels, but if it ever does happen, I pray that it's not my tongue that gets attacked!