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Taming an Aggressive Snake?

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zoiberg137

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I recently acquired a corn snake that is not used to being handled. It came from a rescue and I really don't know its history except that the previous owner did not want it. The snake rattles its tail when opening the tank and will sometimes musk, but will let me hold it for several minutes at a time without getting too flighty (or musking me). The snake is around 4 or 5 years old, so I guess what I am wondering is should I expect his behavior to change dramatically with more frequent handling, and if so, how long would it take? It has not struck at me...yet. Though it also didn't go for my frozen/thawed mouse until I dangled it with tongs..which makes me a little nervous. My first corn snake always ate without having to dangle the mouse, and would actually shy away until I got my hand/tongs out of the tank. My first corn will also always wrap herself around me when I handle it, where as the new snake will allow me to hold it, but refrains from wrapping itself around me and will eventually just try to fling itself out of my hand.

Any thoughts/experiance is appreciated. Thanks!
 
How long have you had the snake?
Can you describe the enclosure? (Size, heat source, hot/cool temps, thermostat, hides, etc).
 
I agree with all of the above. The more you hold it the more comfortable it will be with you. As for feeding, you can just lay the mouse on a deli lid if that would be better for you, I just hold all of them by the tail (never used tongs) and most are pretty good hitters.

Let him settle in. Your other corn is used to you and knows and trusts you, let the newbie "be" for a week or so (especially since he just ate) and hopefully he comes around. Corns can't really be "trained", they are wild animals and do what comes naturally to them. Learn to work for him, not the other way around.

Good luck, and don't be afraid to ask any questions!
 
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