Any way to calm a corn down?

Just wondering cause every time i open up my blizzard's tub he starts rattling his tail and acts like he's going to strike at me...which he does sometimes :/

I hate to say it, but I'm thinking that time and repeated, gentle handling will be what does the trick. My Mango is a spaz, but he's calmed down considerably in the six months I've had him. How long have you had your little guy? How often do you handle him?

From what I've learned, if he strikes, he strikes. Corn bites aren't horrific, and he's not poisoness, so you just have to be dilligent and let him know he's not going to win just by kicking up a fuss. Once he's in your hands, he might even settle, it might just be a territory thing. I can't give advice from experience because both my babies have been super mellow since day one, but I've read extensively and it seems like that's the way to go.

Virtually all of mine rattle if disturbed in their hides. If the snake is in an S shape and you think he is likely to bite, place your hand flat down on top of him and then pick him up. Once they are out, they generally don't bite. Repeated gentle handling will teach him he has nothing to fear from you, but he may still rattle.

I got a Ghost Bloodred male in the beginning of July, and he rattled his tail and struck at anything that moved. Hes a yearling. But he has calmed down tremendously. He still rattles his tail and gets in the "S" position, but he is much better than he used to be. Just constant handling so he doesn't associate you with something bad, and eventually they will calm down.