New to the forum and I have a ?

dragon246913 · 08-08-13, 02:48 PM

Hi, Im glad I found this site, it's great. My question is the other day my son (he is 17) was handeling my generally docile Ball when she latched on to his eye brow. she didn't coil she just sat curled up on his shoulder firmly attached. She has bit me before (my fault, quick hand movement just prior to a shed) But I have never heard of one going for the eye brow. any feed back?

marvelfreak · 08-08-13, 07:26 PM

Ouch! Sometimes something as simple as blinking can make them strike. I use to have a Boa that you could never let him near your face, if you blinked or breath to heavy he strike.

Mikoh4792 · 08-08-13, 08:21 PM

Don't let it get near your face.... Imagine what would have happened if the teeth latched on a little lower, it could have punctured the eye.

Cmwells90 · 08-08-13, 08:31 PM

As far as I know, biting and holding on is a feeding response. Could mean she is hungry. Are you feeding her the right sized prey and as often as you should? (this will change as the snake ages and grows). When a snake is striking it's prey it'll usually aim for a vulnerable part, such as the eyes.

gonesnakee · 08-20-13, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Mikoh4792

Don't let it get near your face.... Imagine what would have happened if the teeth latched on a little lower, it could have punctured the eye.

I personally never allow snakes in my face & thus far have never been bitten in the face either (touches wood LOL) Mark
P.S. I never put them around my neck ever either, BAD practice, asking for trouble!