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Snappy rat snake - any ideas?

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willameesh

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Hi Guys,

I have a rat snake who I handle regularly and is always good natured if not a tad jumpy (he's only small so thats understandable), and he often tries to "do a runner" but doesn't ever snap. Untill the other day! I had not handled him for about a month due to new job and moving house - he is still at my parents untill I am settled! (lots of building etc....) He came out well and after his initial trying to escape he calmed down. I was in the living room talking to my mum and looked down to see him watching me in a defensive aggressive stance. Thought nothing of this untill he took a swipe at my face!! I managed to move in time and he just clipped my chin!

Safe to say it freaked me out - I've had snakes 5 years and never had one snap at me before!

What did I do wrong? Any suggestions?

Thanks.
 
You didn't do anything wrong. The snake hadn't been handled for a while. Maybe it was feeling grumpy. Maybe it has a headache. Bottom line snakes will snap and you sometimes. Have you ever snapped at your mother? It happens. Don't worry about it.
 
Lol - thanks all. I thought so! I just wondered if there was a reason! Least I can say I have had my first bite - I'd imagine there are many more to come in the future!

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