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I am new to this. I read at length from this site before purchasing my first corn snake for me and my two girls (3 and 5) I have had the snake for two weeks. He has shed his skin so we've left him alone and now we are ready to give him his first meal. He is an adult snake about 3 feet long.

Here's my problem. The sanke musks each time we hold him. I am using a glove on one hand right now to hold him since he is so aggressive, while guiding him with my bare hand.

But he is too much for my girls to handle and I am still quite concerned he will bite--I am not worried about the actual bite but we began this to help them overcome any false phobias.

Okay. ANy help with the musking or anything we should do differently?

Thanks!
 
Corns have pooped on me in the past, but I think it was just because my handling stimulated them into releasing and not because of any ill will on their part.
You might want to give your snake a bath in tepid/lukewarm water (it should feel cool but not cold to your touch) which might stimulate him into pooping. Then handle him afterwards when he won't really have any "supplies" to musk with.
Let him move about freely and don't restrain him when you handle him so that he won't feel the need to musk and "escape".
 
He is just afraid of you right now. Keep taking him out and hold him as often as you can. He needs to get used to you. When he gets comfortable with you and the way you handle him the musking will stop. Good luck with your new corn:)
 
With lots of handling it may calm down. The problem with buying adult snakes is that your often buying someone elses problem. Keep handling it every day, if it seems to be getting nervous put it down and try again later. It's very unusual for cornsnakes to musk, your's probably didn't recieve much if any handling.The majority of cornsnakes are very docile, your's hopefully will calm down.IMHO
 
try this

You might try leaving a bit of old clothing from your self like an old sock or t-shirt. This was suggested to me on this site and it helped my aggresive texas rat snake alot. But as they said handling and time will work the best. If he bites you don't throw him in his cage just keep holding him gently you don't want him to think that if he bites you that he will get left alone, and aslo try picking him up from the side. remember he may be considering you a preditor not a friend so try a not act like you want to prod or test him. simply reach in and grab him like you've done it a thousands times before.
Hope it helps,
Richard:)
 
Gratitude

I am so thankful for all the advice. Tonight I held our corn and for the first time he was docile and didn't musk. I appreciate each who took the time to help me out. There is so much to learn about these amazing animals. I am like a sponge! What a great forum!
 
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