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erieite55

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Hi,
Hoping to get information on the behavior of my corn snake. For all you seasoned corn snake owners let me first appologize for my ignorance.
I purchased a corn snake from a pet store (about a year and a half ago)for my classroom. All of the students loved the snake and he was held daily. One day with out reason he bit one of the students. The next day when I tried to feed him, he bit me and when I pulled away, he fell to the floor. I know it was a stupid thing to do, but it was purely a reaction. I brought him home (can't have an animal in the classroom that bites) and continue to try to hold him, but to no avail. He eats once a week and I am told his food is appropriate for his size. It is a struggle to get him out of the cage and into the plastic box to feed him without being bitten. When the cage is opened, he will attack and has bitten through gloves. We love this guy and want to try to modify this inappropriate behavior; what can we do? Secondly, why did he suddenly start biting?
The students can not get in his cage, it is padlocked and I had complete control of him at all times. Any information would be greatly appreciated.
sincerely,
erieite55
 
Perhaps...

I'm not sure why exactly your snake just started bitting, but it could be because of the excessive handling. Corn Snakes, like most other reptiles, don't like to be held excessivly. Not to mention he/she shouldn't be handled at all for @ least 48 hours after feeding, it can cause stress. Maybe bitting is his/her way of saying 'I've had enough!'
 
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