temperment

[krrc]

do you guys have a problem with temperment with the tree snakes? I've heard they are mean but that may just be a sterotype cuz of the big teeth!

[suticat]

I am only speaking from my experiences with my snakes so bare that in mind. They do range in behavior from the totally docile to the totally psycho Yes they do have big teeth and pack a mean wallop when they give you a good love bite. I have been able to tone down some of the more extreme tudes in my collection by gentle handling on a regular basis. Being able to read the snakes body language is my first clue that they are done with the interactions and want to be left alone. Respect them and you should be OK. On the other end of the spectrum, I have several that are as tame as a gecko and seem to enjoy the interactions.

Now with all that in mind. After dark all bets are off. They are a nocturnal species and go in the hunt mode at lights out. At that point your hand is simply dinner.

[krrc]

thanks I really have heard confilcting aguments for both sides but that helps!

[CraigC]

Ha!
This is where you've been hiding Tim!
CraigC

[sSNAKESs.com]

lol hes not hiding hes enjoying himself! ;) lol

[suticat]

Yes, this would be one of the few quality forums that I visit. You will see some great keepers here as well. It has the same mentality and atmosphere as corallus.com. Just one big happy family only from the Great White Nord. :zi: