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sparky_marky84
Egg
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 06/07/2012 : 15:10:45
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| well i just tried 2 take dez out his viv because he has been hiding for the past 2days and he was very angry tail was rattling and he went 2 strick me i thought he was past that stage what 2 do should i leave him 2 settle or trie get him out |
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deadmansfinger
Moderator
United Kingdom
597 Posts |
Posted - 06/07/2012 : 16:32:55
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| Leather gloves. Give you confidence getting him out the viv and that's probably the hardest part for you. |
1.0 Milksnake
3.3 Kingsnakes
1.1 Royal Python
1.2 Cornsnakes
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IncurableFlirt
Egg
USA
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Posted - 06/07/2012 : 18:55:37
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Sparky, is it possible that Dez is in shed or going into a shed cycle? Sometimes that can make them moody and just want to be left alone. If you are sure he's not in shed, then I would suggest trying to handle him again. If he threatens to bite and tail rattles again...he is more than likely trying to scare you off, and by leaving him alone you are signaling to him that his antics are working. Just pick him right up (I know the biting is scary but it's meant to be! ;) ) and handle him calmly and gently until he settles down. This way, he learns that his "huff and puff" actions aren't going to scare you off and he should settle back down. :)
I forgot to mention...if he is in shed, probably best just to leave him be until he's done. ;) |
Jenn.
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1.0 BCI Boa
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sparky_marky84
Egg
United Kingdom
67 Posts |
Posted - 06/07/2012 : 23:18:08
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| right i finally got him out he really is in a bad mood musked all over me and i think he is going 2 shed again his belly is all faded looking but i am very surprised because he shed about 2-3 weeks ago |
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deadmansfinger
Moderator
United Kingdom
597 Posts |
Posted - 06/07/2012 : 23:47:22
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| As soon as I see my snakes going blue I don't handle them again until their shed is complete which could be 2 weeks. The only exception to this is if I need to move them when cleaning etc. I imagine it's an unpleasant time for them, especially being blue and I just leave them too it. |
1.0 Milksnake
3.3 Kingsnakes
1.1 Royal Python
1.2 Cornsnakes
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johnnymachine
Egg
United Kingdom
79 Posts |
Posted - 07/07/2012 : 12:01:40
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| I remember when I had my DK in his viv at home (I have one in my bedroom at home and one at university), he once went into a bit of a grump when I was rearranging his hides and spot cleaning and things, and struck at my hand. That was the first time he'd ever bitten me and it was liking being savaged by velcro (not that bad at all). Anyway, he was so shocked that his biting did nothing that he's never bothered to try again. Although he's never musked or rattled his tail, I'm pretty sure snakes can have off-days just like we do. There are days when I want to rattle my tail at everyone I see. Don't take it personally :P |
johnnymachine - LEICESTER, UK
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