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my snake rattles its tail

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snaxy20012000

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hi there i was wondering if anyone could help me a bought a corn snake on saturday she is just over a year old and i have given her a few days to settle in and now i am trying to handle her but every time i put my hand in to pick her up she rattles her tail and me i was wonderingy she did that also wen i got her the breeder put her in a bag for me to bring her home and wen i tryed to get her out shewent for me but wen the breeder held her she was ok could someone help me please is it natural for her to rattle her tale and if so wil she grow out of it or should i take her back cause i dont want a snake that is goin to bite which means i cant handle her. Also if any1 would like to trade me her for ayoung hatchling then can do so if they think that they can stop her from doin this thanks alot
Ross
 
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Snaxy

Tail rattling is quite common in younger corns. It is a method of self defense. She will out grow this but only if you can show her that you are not going to hurt her. The only way to do this is through handling. If you trade her for a young hatchling the hatchling will still do the same thing. I have a female that is two years old and she still rattles her tail every once in a while. It is just a scare tactic to scare off predators in the wild. In captivity you are that predator.If you handle her often she will eventually stop with the tail rattling.

HTH

The Dark Elf ,
Drizzt
 
yes, i agree....Plz dont get another one...
there is no such thing as a snake that wont bite....because she will if its hungry and it thinks your food or as a defence!

she will only stop rattling her tail if she thinks you are not a threat.....and u will have to gain her trust!


Hope i helped!
:D
 
how

how can i gain her trust if she wont let me near her every time i go to pick her up she rattles her tail vigourusly then runs away then wen i pick her up she attacks me
 
The only way to gain her trust is to handle her.I had a carpet python that would strike and bite every time you tried to pick her up. After excessive handling she got to the point where she didnt bite any more. If you trade for a hatchling cause you are afraid of being bit, you will find out that hatchlings will strike and bite more.Try to put your hand in the cage and let her crawl on to it on her own.You could also try to pick her up from the side instead oy overhead.I have a cornsnake that is quite jumpy and strikes at anything. The easiest way I found to pick him up is place my hand under the bedding and slowly pick up snake,and bedding. Then alllow the snake to crawl on to you on it's own. She may not be used to your scent.I don't know if this is true or not but a snake (or any animal) can sense fear in humans. If they sense fear then they try to intimidate you. I personally believe this cause i ahd a snke intimidate me cause I was scared of it.I was only 7 at the time though and I have since fell in love with the little slimy things(as my grandma used to say).Please be patient withyour new girl. PATIENTS IS THE KEY when working with new animals.


HTH
Drizzt
 
And don't get worked up about it. Corn bites don't hurt. They dont have huge fangs or anything, the most you will feel is a little nip. If your snake learns that you'll leave her alone if she rattles her tail then she will get into a habit of it and it will be hard to break. As everyone before said handle her often so she gets used to you (and you to her). A hatchling corn will be far more likely to bite you than a yearling. Just give her time to get used to her new environment and new owner. HTH:)
 
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