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DumzyDaFish

Uhhhm, Pineapples.
So, i just got a new snake the other day, when i bought him it was feeding day at the place i got him, he hadnt eaten yet, so i thought it might just be because of that.. Anyways, i wanted to hold him as it has been 3 days since i got him. I Grabbed him, let him slither around for a minute, he was fine for like 2 minutes, but then he just suddenly bit my arm.. Maybe hes stressed? Maybe hungry?
 
Stressed. It's one of the most difficult things about getting a new snake. You need to give them time to acclimate. Usually that means a minimum of four days but even better closer to a week with no handling. Many of us don't really handle a new snake until after it has eaten and digested its first meal.

You didn't say how old your snake is. Is it a baby? If so, they tend to be more flighty and nervous than adults. It's survival instinct.

Go slow. Give your snake some more time. Be patient. You and your snake will get there.
 
Just wait about a week from the day you got him. You don't have to go another whole week from today for feeding.

It's also possible he's going into shed. That can make them little cranky, too.

Congrats by the way. I hope when you get a chance, you'll post some pictures of him.
 
Could be just about anything. Maybe your arm smelled like it might be food. Some corns can be a little nippy when they're hungry.
 
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